113: As An Entrepreneur Be Clear On Your WHY with Wendy Kim

[Interview] What's Up, Creative Hustlers! Steven & Melissa here. Today, from Brooklyn New York, we're talking with Wendy Kim, an entrepreneur, blogger, public speaker and business coach. [00:00] The Creative Hustler is brought to you by your interim CMOs, Latin & Code! [00:43] Today's episode is sponsored by SEMRush! Check out and get a free trial at TheCreativeHustler.com/SEMRush [01:07] What's up Creative Hustlers, today we're talking to Wendy Kim! [01:12] What's up Wendy! Tell us about yourself, and what makes YOU a Creative Hustler! [01:25] When Wendy thinks of a hustler, she thinks of a mom! [02:30] Wendy was in the corporate world for 15 years, but she couldn't do it all. Taking care of family, yourself and a demanding job… so she had to get Creative! [03:50] Being a creative hustler isn't working yourself to the bone, but how can you be more and do less? [04:48] People don't always realize what Creative Hustler actually means! [05:29] How Wendy went from corporate life to helping mother's realize their dreams. [06:25] Wendy couldn't live like that anymore, so she tried to figure out what skill she had that could help people! [07:13] Wendy's background was program management for Playstation, and she moved into an entrepreneur focused on finances first. [07:52] You need to be clear on what your WHY is. [08:21] Just because you're a mom, doesn't mean you can't be a successful entrepreneur. [09:10] Wendy kept getting moms asking her how she built her business, and she stepping into coaching them, and that's her now focus! [09:39] What Wendy does for Moms! [10:30] Wendy helps moms with a timeline, a plan, and accountability to succeed. [11:24] Having accountability as a Creative Hustler is so important. [11:40] When you start a new traditional job, you usually get a buddy or a mentor. Whereas, when you start your business, you have a desk and YouTube. [13:28] It takes a community to be an entrepreneur. [14:00] You need an ECOsystem, not an EGOsystem as an entrepreneur. [15:00] How to lose your ego when you're an entrepreneur. [15:50] Wendy followed the formula, checked all the boxes to get success, so she thought it would be easy to transition into entrepreneur life, but she was wrong! [17:20] Entrepreneurs need a team they can outsource to! [18:40] You don't need to hide behind technology! You can tell people you have a business right away! [19:27] With her Facebook group, Wendy wants to empower moms both in their business and in their life! [22:29] Building a community in your Facebook groups, and run it like a Mastermind. [23:33] Mindset is Wendy's biggest challenge for entrepreneur life. [25:10] If you do the right things for yourself and other people, you will feel better and be the type of person people want to be around. [26:40] People wear their work hours as a badge of honor in society today, and it's wrong. [27:23] Wendy is all about being PRESENT for your clients. [28:28] Having headspace allows you to come back with a refreshed mind. [29:00] Wendy takes more vacations & more time with her family now. [29:30] It comes down to ego and self-worth. People need validation by being busy. [30:00] You're never going to get enough external validation, you need internal! [31:45] When you leave America, you realize there's another way to live! [33:20] This year, Wendy is not eating lunch while working. [33:55] ImpactHub Siracusa made lunch for everyone to have a break. [35:00] Traveling gives you empathy, and you need empathy to be an entrepreneur. [36:50] Doing what you're passionate about philanthropically is amazing. [37:15] There's more to life than just working! [38:00] Wendy would have a kombucha with Oprah in the Promised Land, because she inspires her. [40:34] Where Wendy lives on the internet! [40:50] Wendy has a free worksheet to find your passion! [41:28] Don't forget to check out The Creative Hustler on Facebook, Twitter, and please leave a review on iTunes and Stitcher! [41:56] Melissa's Moment of Hustle   Contact Wendy Kim: Email: [email protected] Blog/Website: http://www.yourdreamrealized.com Facebook Group- Empower Moms: https://www.facebook.com/groups/304286626640528/?ref=br_rs