Episode 20: Angela Melfi on Creating Connections, Uplifting Women, and Create a Business with an Impact
The theme of today’s episode is women uplifting women. I’m chatting with Angela Melfi who is, the co-founder of Threads Worldwide. This was such a special interview for her, and for me by proxy. It’s one of those interviews that reminds me how grateful I am for this position that I have. Angela’s story is an incredible example of what I think so many of you dream about, getting together with your best friends over travels or coffee dates and dreaming of building something together. Except Angela and her co-founders actually did it, and she’s teaching you guys how to do it too.
You’re going to learn step-by-step of how to get a business off the ground, everything from starting an LLC, self-funding, creating a website etc. When you listen to this episode, it’s like getting to live vicariously through Angela at the point where she is finally able to feel gratitude for all the hard work she’s put into making Threads a successful business. Its uplifting and full of wisdom. You’ll learn how to weather unexpected business challenges, how to bolster your creativity if you lean more right brain, and how to know when to go full time on your dreams and quit your day job.
Angela is also giving you guys access to an exclusive discount code for threads, but you’ll have to stay tuned for that at the end of the episode. Shopping on Threads is more than just buying jewelry, it’s about investing in other women. So go show them some love.
Here are the key takeaways:
How to start a business - even if you have no experience
How to evolve your business over time
How to weather business storms
How to bolster your creativity
How to know when you’re ready to go full-time entrepreneur
How to create the best team
Connect with Angela:
Shop Threads Worldwide (Use code MADDIE for 20% through the end of May 2024)
Chapters
00:00 Origin Story and Mission
03:26 Solidifying Threads as a Business
05:19 Starting with No Experience
23:58 Evolving The Business
26:36 Overcoming Challenges
29:01 Embracing Creativity in Entrepreneurship
31:04 Taking the Leap and Overcoming Fear
36:33 Finding the Balance Between Logic and Creativity
38:03 When To Quit Your Job & Pursue Your Entrepreneurial Venture
44:11 Favorite Part of Her Job
45:30 How To Build a Strong Team