Ep. 4 - Breaking Barriers: Erika Quinto on Building a Thriving Landscaping Business and Giving Back

Episode Description:Happy New Year! 🎉 Welcome back to the Local Legends Podcast! We're kicking off the year with fresh starts and inspiring stories. Today, we're joined by Erika Quinto, owner of Inland Gardens Landscape, a trailblazer in the landscaping industry and an advocate for small business success.Erika shares her journey from East Los Angeles to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the Inland Empire. As a mother of four, she overcame immense challenges, pivoting from her initial dreams in forensics to excelling in construction and ultimately founding her business.In this episode, Erika discusses:Her transition into the landscaping industryLanding major projects like SoFi StadiumSupporting small businesses through her workThe importance of relationships and mentorshipAdvice for women breaking into male-dominated fieldsErika also highlights her roles as Director for the National Latina Business Women Association and Ambassador for the Eastvale Chamber of Commerce, emphasizing the power of community and giving back.Thank you for tuning in to Local Legends Podcast!Be sure to subscribe for more inspiring stories from Eastvale’s own community heroes.Stay connected with us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/eastvalechamberofcommercehttps://www.facebook.com/EastvaleChamberofCommercehttps://twitter.com/eastvalechamberhttps://eastvalechamber.orgHave a local legend in mind? Reach out and let us know at [email protected]