5 Empowering Masterclasses for Female Entrepreneurs
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The life of an entrepreneur isn’t for the feeble and faint of heart. One moment everything can be smooth sailing, then the next, you may be forced to pivot your plans to stay above water. As an entrepreneur, one must adapt to the vicissitudes that come with the job title. Entrepreneurship comes with a risk but also offers a pretty substantial reward.
I never in a million years would have thought that I would have become an entrepreneur because I liked the structure and security that a traditional 9-5 gave me. I liked having a scheduled payday, health insurance, and the free cosmetics I would get quarterly was the icing on the cake. So when I finally decided to branch out on my own, I felt lost, and there were moments when my anxiety triumphed during the transition. I knew that I needed guidance to continue down this entrepreneurial path. And I was hungry to learn from other successful entrepreneurs that had been in the same position.
While I was enjoying my daily Instagram session, I came across a post from the journalist Elaine Welteroth, and it was a clip of her new Masterclass about Designing Your Career. The trailer piqued my interest and quickly influenced me to research the platform. I felt the price was reasonable because I could watch as many classes as I wanted throughout my subscription. And after seeing the long list of other Entrepreneurs, CEOs, Chefs, Philosophers, and Writers in the Discover section, I was convinced that I should give it a try.
So, if you are an Entrepreneur, Business owner, or lover of learning, here are my top 5 most empowering Masterclasses you should watch!
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Anna Wintour
Creativity & Leadership
As a fashion lover and Vogue enthusiast, I had to watch the eminent Editor-in-Chief's Masterclass. Anna Wintour teaches about the importance of making quick decisions and also shares some insightful management tips. Her class will teach you how to find your voice, execute your vision, and how to evolve a brand. Additionally, she shares some juicy behind-the-scenes footage of her working at Vogue and organizing the legendary Met Gala.
This Masterclass taught me how to be a functional creative leader and the importance of choosing the right business partner that would help create balance. It shared valuable information that could assist anyone regardless of their career path.
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Elaine Welteroth
Designing Your Career
Shortly after being inspired to purchase the subscription from her IG post, I was eager to watch her Masterclass first. I enjoyed watching Elaine on the daytime talk show The Talk and I had her book More Than Enough on my reading wishlist for 2021. Additionally, I knew about her career at Teen Vogue and I thought the changes she made to the online publication were inspiring. I looked forward to learning about how she designed her career.
My biggest takeaway from her class was learning about the Zone of Genius. Without giving too much away, she defines it as something only you are capable of because it sits at the intersection of your passions, talents, values, and skills. She also describes it as a filter that can help you make judicious decisions on which opportunities to take and which not to. Additionally, her class covers other topics such as financial confidence, essential writing skills, and teaches you how to strategize work-life balance.
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Robin Arzón
Mental Strength
One of my ultimate goals in life is to be more disciplined. It never came easily to me, and I always envied how effortlessly it seemed for my mom (she’s an Aquarius, so no surprise there). She would always tell me that being disciplined starts with your mind. So when I saw Robin's class on mental strength, I clicked the start button faster than the speed of light.
Her class helped me see the power that movement has in cultivating mental discipline and how it can help heal past traumas. She shares valuable tips on how to overcome mental blocks and how to recognize your worth. Additionally, her lessons encouraged me to look at daily challenges as opportunities for growth. After watching her class, I started to look at how I could practice mental strength and challenged myself to alter my thought patterns. I also began to look at physical activity differently and looked at it as a tool to help me become more mentally focused. Quickly after finishing her course, I finally completed my first yoga challenge. I was incredibly proud of myself for applying her teachings so quickly.
Overall she showed me that building mental strength will help me persevere and become more resilient in times of difficulty.
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Robin Roberts
Effective and Authentic Communication
One thing that I love so much about Robin Roberts is how unafraid she is to be vulnerable. Her vulnerability is her strength! In her Masterclass, she teaches about the power of vulnerability and its ability to touch so many people. She also teaches how to effectively and authentically communicate with others by having a genuine interest in them by actively listening and asking questions. Additionally, her lessons highlight how one can live a more optimistic life.
Making authentic connections is somewhat of a lost art in our current society and her class will teach you how to do it properly. This course is a must-watch for everyone's personal development, and you are sure to leave feeling more inspired!
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Sara Blakely
Self-Made Entrepreneurship
If I were to choose my favorite class out of the 5, it would be Sara Blakely’s! She is the Founder and CEO of the literal Godsend company, SPANX. Working in retail, I was pretty knowledgeable about the brand and its amazing products. However, I didn’t know much about Sara’s story. After hearing about her journey as an entrepreneur and seeing how successful she has become, I was motivated to continue my current path.
Her class talks about the importance of building the right mindset and has helped me look at failure differently. There are valuable lessons in failure. Additionally, she speaks on the importance of building brand awareness, learning when to save your energy, and how to build company culture. Her story helped me believe that success is inevitable for the consistent and hard-working. After finishing her class, I felt that I could achieve comparable success. Also, learning that she built this notable brand during her single-season made me appreciate my single journey even more!
A common theme these classes have is highlighting the importance of recognizing your value and worth. If you can't see how worthy you are, the world won’t be able to either. And if you don't know your value, others will always offer you less. As entrepreneurs, we must constantly bet on ourselves and get comfortable with the unknown.
If you are still hesitant about purchasing the annual subscription, you can give it a try for 7 days at absolutely no cost. During your trial period, you are granted access to the extensive collection of courses from industry professionals, staff articles, and curated video playlists. Investing in your knowledge and personal development as an Entrepreneur is the wisest thing you can do.
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