Ep. 121 Meet Catherine Paige Lowe, Founder of The Scout Guide

Catherine Lowe, the magazine owner and editor at the Scout Guide, Newport Beach, shares her story of growing up in Newport Beach and her journey to becoming a TSG owner and editor. She talks about her childhood on Balboa Island, her mom's successful business in infant bedding and accessories, and the dynamics of her relationship with her sister. Catherine discusses her strengths in communication and people-pleasing, and how they have influenced her career in highlighting and empowering local businesses. Catherine discusses her experience in school and how her relationships with teachers impacted her performance. She shares her early career aspirations and how they evolved over time. Catherine also talks about the challenges and rewards of running a franchise publication like The Scout Guide. She emphasizes the importance of trying different things and saying yes to opportunities. Catherine highlights the growth and evolution of The Scout Guide and the impact it has had on local businesses. She also discusses the financial aspects of running a franchise and the support she receives from the headquarters. In this final part of the conversation, Catherine and Asha discuss the challenges of balancing work and personal life, the importance of letting go and going with the flow, and the value of communication skills in running a business. Catherine reflects on her journey and the obstacles she faced, emphasizing the importance of embracing one's true self and not forcing things to happen. They also touch on the glamorous aspects of Catherine's job, such as photo shoots and attending events, and the tedious tasks, such as spell-checking and form-filling. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the power of daydreaming and having a vision. Head over to meetbridget.com for full show notes.