After finding the juggle of a corporate career and small children a struggle, Erika Robinson took a path familiar to many women looking to take charge of their lives – she left her corporate job and launched her own business.
But just four months after investing everything to open the doors to Picnic, her children’s play centre, the pandemic hit.
Fast forward to today, and Erika is not only running a profitable, growing business, but she’s also back in a busy corporate role as the UK general manager of the digital marketing platform Constant Contact.
So, how has Erika navigated her interrupted career and what lessons has she learned along the way?
Here’s why you need to tune in 🎧
Be inspired by a woman who is winning at managing it all – a successful side hustle, fulfilling corporate job, marriage and motherhood – and why you need to eat the frog if you’re looking to do the same. Plus, discover the fab free tool Constant Contact has developed that every business owner looking to generate leads needs.
Here’s what to listen out for:
[02:41] The rollercoaster of starting a business during the pandemic.
[06:07] How launching a business can actually help boost your corporate career.
[08:49] How Constant Contact can take your business to the next level.
[12:52] How Erika generated leads in her own business using Constant Contact.
[16:54] What lessons has Erika learned while balancing it all?
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