May 16 2023 55 mins
Whether or not being a mom is something that's in your future, trying to juggle a life and a career is something that a lot of women worry about. There's a lot of shame and guilt that women feel when it comes to navigating motherhood and having a successful career. That's why I am so excited to bring you this interview with Samantha Tradelius.
A born go-getter from early on, Samantha always knew she was destined to do big things. Armed with her brokerage license and natural gift for being a connector, Samantha began her entrepreneurial journey co-founding Commercial Coverage Insurance Agency (CCIA) alongside her husband.
Following her success with CCIA, Samantha knew it was time to lean into a passion that had inspired her from a very young age. Having never stopped thinking about the stories her grandmother and hero, GG, would tell her about raising three children as a single mom in the 1950s. Samantha always noticed that in all her stories, her grandmother never mentioned anyone helping her...or asking for help. She knew that her grandmother had done everything she could to rub her nickels together to make everything possible for her children.
Inspired by this story, Samantha wanted to utilize her skills as a self-starter and born networker to create a non-profit that provided the much-valued support that many single mothers need. Not one to waste any time, Samantha got straight to establishing The Sparkle Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to helping single women throughout the Bay Area, the Inland Empire, and the Cities of Los Angeles and Sacramento.
In just a few short years, The Sparkle Foundation has seen an unprecedented amount of success, thanks to Samantha’s sheer determination and passion for giving back to her local community. Sparkle supports single mothers and children with an array of initiatives including enrichment scholarships for children, a Christmas holiday gift drive and back to school backpack drive.
In addition to The Sparkle Foundation, Samantha established SparkleBiz, which provides micro-loans for female-owned small businesses, and access to a large, connected network. Since its founding in 2016, The Sparkle Foundation has raised more than $1 million—with every dollar reinvested in the community.
Not one to stop there, Samantha wrote and self-published a book and is also the host of growing weekly podcast; InspiHER’d. Samantha’s mission to support and uplift women shines through every project she takes on.
In this episode of the Contagious Confidence Podcast, we talk about:
- What being multi-passionate entrepreneur is
- Why it's difficult to be a mom and have a career
- Different ways you can be a mom and have a career well
- Why we need to remove the word "balance" from our vocab
Where to Find Samantha:
- Website: www.samanthatradelius.com
- Sparkle Foundation
- SparkleBiz
- Book: Impact: Stories of Change Makers, Creators, and Everyday Women Doing Extraordinary Work
- Podcast: InspiHER'd
- Instagram: @samanthatradelius
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