From Social Worker to Entrepreneur While Navigating Motherhood with Erica Hardesty

Welcome Back to Rise + Refine!  In today's episode, we have the incredible Erica Hardesty joining us! 🌸 Erica is a full-time mom and wife who has built an inspiring entrepreneurial journey, launching three successful small businesses. Most recently, she introduced With Love by Noëlla, a venture that beautifully combines her passion for flowers with her dedication to making a difference. A proud graduate of Auburn University, Erica spent three years as a social worker serving the local foster care community. During this time, she and her husband established Make It Matter: The Collective, a project aimed at providing practical stability for teens transitioning from foster care to independent living. This experience ignited her love for floristry, leading her to create Noella's Flowers, Huntsville, Alabama's premiere Parisian floral destination. Each bouquet from Noella's is not just a treat for the eyes but also contributes to real hope for foster teens. Join us as we delve into Erica's journey, uncovering the lessons she's learned, her strategies for balancing business and family life, and her tips for aspiring entrepreneurs. Whether you're looking to launch your own venture or seeking inspiration, Erica's story is sure to motivate you to follow your dreams.  Key Takeaways: Balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship The impact of community-driven business Tips for turning passion into profit 🌷 Connect with Erica: Follow her journey on Instagram: @withlovebynoella & @ericanhardesty. Shop fresh flowers and gift sets at her new business: withlovebynoella.com. Thank you for tuning in to Episode 3 of Rise + Refine! We appreciate your understanding regarding the sound quality in this episode—we've identified the issue and are committed to improving for future episodes. We loved sharing Erica's story, and we know it will inspire many women with dreams of starting or growing their own small businesses. Stay tuned for more exciting episodes, and don't forget to subscribe! Have a fantastic week, business besties! 🧡 🔗 Follow Us: Rise & Refine Podcast  Refined Marketing Instagram Refined Marketing Website Rise + Refine Podcast Sahara Embry on Instagram Micayla Bedoian on Instagram   Visit mount-it.com and use code REFINEDMARKETING10 for 10% off!