028 - Making Your Dreams a Priority and Heeding the Entrepreneurial Call with Luxury Footwear Founder Angela Scott

<p class="p1">On this week’s episode, luxury footwear brand creator, Angela Scott of The Office of Angela Scott, joins Tracy to discuss the relentless pursuit of her calling in life and why she is compelled to heed the call. Angela’s story is one of true entrepreneurial grit. Starting from childhood, she was raised in the foster care system due to their mother’s schizophrenia diagnosis. Angela used these challenging childhood experiences to her benefit, and capitalized on her ability to persevere, and forged ahead into an entrepreneurial vision by surrounding herself with mentors and allies who helped her stay the course and keep her business tracking. </p> <p class="p1">Angela also shares how she funded her business and the importance of asking for help and being vulnerable in business. Finally, she reviews the key learnings she has discovered thus far in her journey and her love for creating shoes and empowering Women Who Mean Business.™ Stay tuned for this truly inspiring entrepreneurial powerhouse interview!</p> <p class="p1"> </p> <p class="p1"><strong>IN THIS EPISODE:</strong></p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li1">[02:46] A look into Angela’s childhood.</li> <li class="li1">[05:02] Growing up as part of the foster care system because of Angela’s mother's schizophrenia.</li> <li class="li1">[09:48] Angela always had an entrepreneurial spirit as she worked hard from a young age.</li> <li class="li1">[16:45] Angela’s journey into adulthood feeling that fashion was in her DNA.</li> <li class="li1">[22:06] How Angela pivoted from working at Neiman Marcus to opening The Office of Angela Scott.</li> <li class="li1">[31:06] Angela’s juicy tip for entrepreneurs who are just starting out.</li> <li class="li1">[38:19] Where Angela envisions her business for the future.</li> <li class="li1">[40:31] The first famous person Angela noticed wearing her shoes.</li> <li class="li1">[43:11] How Angela is attempting to bring the traditional craftsmanship of her shoes to the current world and introducing it to women who have not