Episode 87: Ivy Lawson- Becoming an Entreprenuer

Ivy Lawson is the founder and owner of Logwood Company and Ivyees “Everything Honey”. Ivyees “Everything Honey” produces honey based health and beauty products, toothpaste, condiments, as well as their delicious honey.  Before starting her own company, Ivy spent nearly 2 decades in the corporate world before seeking out her true passions and becoming an entrepreneur.  In this episode, Ivy talks about being unhappy in the corporate world and what ultimately led her to become an entrepreneur, how she felt when she did not receive support from her family and friends when starting her company, the benefits of using honey in beauty products, hiring a team of employees as her business grew, and so much more! This episode is hosted by Emma Benner. What we talked about: 2:00- Introduction to Ivy Lawson 5:05- What lead her to leave the corporate world and become an entrepreneur 8:40- The process of moving to Jamaica and starting her business 10:35- How she felt when she did not receive support from her family and friends when starting her company 14:55- Her message to people that want to make a change in their careers 16:40- Where she sources her honey for 19:35- Benefits of using honey in beauty products 21:25- The difference between honey in the United States and Jamaica 25:35- Hiring a team of employees 27:45- The most successful moment that she has had in owning the business 30:50- Where they sell their products 32:05- End of podcast questions Show notes: Book Recommendation: I am a Girl from Africa Women’s Business Enterprise National Council Ivyees Everything Honey Ivy on Instagram Ivy on Facebook Follow The Illuminate Podcast: Illuminate Podcast on Instagram Illuminate Podcast on Twitter Illuminate Podcast on Facebook Follow Sandyboy Productions: Sandyboy Productions on Twitter Sandyboy Productions on Instagram