Sara sits down with Teva Thompson, founder of a branding and operations company serving women-led businesses and nonprofits, to explore how she built her company slowly and intentionally while working full time and raising a family. They dig into the shift from surface-level branding to deep operational systems, the power of Lean Six Sigma thinking, and why creating supportive, women-centered business communities matters. The conversation closes with practical, actionable advice for anyone feeling overwhelmed about starting a sustainable business.
Show Notes
00:11 - Introducing today's theme: building with intention
00:15 - Meet Teva Thompson, founder supporting women-led businesses and nonprofits
00:33 - How she built her company slowly while working full time and raising a family
01:18 - Teva's journey: why she chose to build the brand slowly and sustainably
02:07 - How motherhood shaped her need for flexible systems and processes
03:05 - The shift from branding to full operational strategy
03:23 - What she noticed in clients who jump straight to logos without systems
04:26 - Sara shares her own experience focusing on aesthetics over substance
05:08 - How strong foundations create calmer, more confident business owners
06:07 - Introducing Lean Six Sigma certification and its role in her work
06:32 - What Lean Six Sigma really means: standards over perfection
07:25 - Common operational gaps she sees in small businesses
08:29 - Why systems should be flexible and grow alongside the business
09:16 - Why Teva intentionally focuses on serving women-led businesses
10:38 - Sara reflects on feeling dismissed in mixed-gender business spaces
11:25 - The value of safe, supportive spaces for women entrepreneurs
13:03 - Bigger picture: women's roles in solving issues like poverty and hunger
13:46 - Sara's story about a client bringing kids to a business conference
14:37 - What true flexibility looks like for working mothers
16:03 - Creating individualized systems that honor each person's needs
16:47 - How Teva stays grounded and avoids burnout
16:58 - The importance of guilt-free rest and self-care
17:37 - Travel as a form of solitude and recharging
18:07 - Sara's own reset ritual: phone-free dog walks
19:00 - Optimism about the next generation's approach to self-care
19:47 - Practical first step for anyone wanting to start a business
20:08 - Advice: find a mentor, research brands you admire, take notes
21:07 - How to connect with Teva and access a free brand consultation
22:08 - Closing thoughts: patience, community, and building something that lasts
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Teva Thompson shares how she built a branding and operations company for women-led businesses slowly and intentionally while working full time and raising a family.
