Episode 75: An Immigrant Mindset - How a Faith-Driven Entrepreneur Turned $100 into a Multi-Million Dollar Fashion Empire with Natalie Mills

Natalie mills is the person responsible for NBC's product of the year for 2020 — "blingy" face masks and having celebrities don her affordable jewelry. But she started out as a young girl stringing together sea shells with nail polish. But, what does any of this have to do with leadership? It's Natalie's mindset. There are a few very, very powerful concepts we can learn from strong-willed, faith-forward immigrants like Natalie Mills. Her attitude and outlook towards her team and life are astonishing.

Dive into this episode with us as we learn what it takes as a leader to not only build a successful business but take that business above and beyond where others think is even possible.

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3 Key Takeaways

1. No amount of strong systems and processes can uphold your business if you don't have a strong why. When storms come, you need both.
2. Re: "Pushing through no matter what" — Most times a big proposal is made and rejected, it's due to timing and form. Your proposal may not be declined in perpetuity. It might just be that the timing and form need to change.
3. Success is often measured in only the external world. A better definition of success should come from clarity on your calling.

3 Key quotes

1. "I say you should have two foundations. The very first foundation should be your 'why'... The second foundation is your structure... But if your first structure is not well-equipped with enough passion, it's going to be very rocky if that second structure is hit." — Natalie Mills
   
   
2. "I'm not too worried about the opinion [of others]. I'm not moved by the opinion of how I'm received...because I know the place that it comes from." — Natalie Mills
   
   
3. "This life is short. The contentment and validation that we are truly seeking comes only from Christ." — Seth Buechley

Resources For You:

• NatalieMills.com
• If you need help building (or selling) a valuable business, reach out to Cathedral Consulting at [email protected]
• Questions for Seth? Send us your feedback at [email protected]
• Pick up your copy of Ambition: Leading With Gratitude