Columbia Business Times April 2018

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SPON SOR ED CON TEN T

WOMEN

BUSINESS WHAT INSPIRES YOU PROFESSIONALLY? ANNE: I am inspired by

everything! Design is a visual industry, so inspiration comes from everywhere.

HOW HAS COLUMBIA BEEN SUPPORTIVE OF WOMEN?

Anne Tuckley Home Anne Tuckley, owner | 573-639-1989

The Nest Boutique

AT: The work–mom balance is by

far the most significant barrier.

Juggling a family, networking events, and meetings inevitably leads to feelings of guilt.

NIKKI: There are so many

NB: A woman who thinks she has

resources available, such as REDI, Women’s Business Center, and even Women’s Network, to help incubate women-owned businesses.

a barrier.

WHAT WOMAN INSPIRES YOU?

who are open and honest with

NICOLE: Honestly, Ellen DeGeneres! She is herself and owns it. She works hard, gives back, and has fun while doing it — all while not having to wear uncomfortable clothes!

me. They constantly challenge

WHAT IS YOUR OWN PERSONAL MANTRA?

Southport Marketplace

WHAT DO YOU THINK IS THE MOST SIGNIFICANT BARRIER TO WOMEN OWNED BUSINESSES?

HOW HAVE OTHER WOMEN IMPACTED YOU PROFESSIONALLY? AT: The women in my life are

confident and direct women

my ideas but also support and encourage me.

NM: The women I surround

myself with impact me significantly, and I find ways to use what I learn from them to help me grow personally and

AT: An Elsie de Wolfe quote: “I

professionally. Whether it’s a

am going to make everything around me beautiful and that will be my life.” Beauty is found in design, art, love, nature, kindness, and relationships, to name a few places.

girl’s night out or a business

NB: Be your own kind of

Don’t be afraid to fail, but learn

beautiful. Women are their own worst critics. It’s important to remind ourselves to be proud of who we are.

from it.

meeting, I find both to be very beneficial.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO A YOUNGER VERSION OF YOU? NM: Dream big and don’t stop.

NB: Stop. Take a deep breath.

Learn to let go.

NM: From Sara Blakely, who

WHAT ELSE?

created Spanx: “Don’t be intimidated by what you don’t know. That could be your greatest strength and ensure you do things differently than anyone else.”

AT: My advice for women

wanting to start their own business is to stay humble.

Success comes from learning from others and having them believe in you.

Nikki Burton, owner | 573-999-1482

The Tin Roof Monogram & Gifts Nicole Morris, owner | 573-443-4438

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