Turning Setbacks Into Strategy (Unica of Seas the Day)

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Unica Buitizon, founder of Seize the Day, shares how dropping out of college, failing 12 businesses, and even going viral for the wrong reasons shaped her approach to entrepreneurship, lifestyle design, and lasting success.Follow Unica:Instagram WebsiteFollow Creatives Prevail:InstagramTikTokWe would love to hear from you! Please give us a review, this really helps get others to listen in. Any suggestions on how we can improve? DM us on Instagram or TikTok.Intro music: ‘Somebody’ (Instrumental) by The Runner UpOutro music: ‘Let’s Ride’ (Instrumental) by Gabe KubandaHost: Mike ZimmerlichProduced by: Omelette PrevailPost-Production: EarthtoMoiraTech Specs:Mic and Headphone Setup:Limelight Dynamic Mic (512 Audio / Warm Audio)Vocaster One (Focusrite)MBS9500 Microphone Boom Arm (On-Stage)Pro X2 Headphones (Logitech)Light Setup:Litra Beam (Logitech)Glide Lively Wall Lights (Govee)Squares (Twinkly)Key Light (Elgato)

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Unica Buitizon, founder of Seize the Day, shares how dropping out of college, failing 12 businesses, and even going viral for the wrong reasons shaped her approach to entrepreneurship, lifestyle design, and lasting success.Follow...

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