Sep 25 2024 42 mins
In this episode of the Business Millennials podcast, hosts Safa Harris and Ashley Drager dive deep into the motivations behind entrepreneurship, particularly as it relates to parenting and personal growth. They discuss the challenges and rewards of running a business while raising children, the long-term benefits they hope to provide for their families, and their perspectives on education and travel. The conversation touches on themes of work-life balance, financial freedom, and the importance of exposing children to diverse experiences and cultures.
Key Takeaways:
- Entrepreneurship offers flexibility and financial potential to provide unique experiences for children
- Long-term business success can enable more travel, cultural exposure, and educational choices for families
- The hosts view their businesses as a means to create positive impact and raise socially conscious children
- College education is valued for personal growth and perspective, even if not directly applied to one's career
- Homeschooling is considered as an option, but comes with its own challenges and financial considerations
Timestamps:
0:58 - Discussion begins on balancing business ownership with parenting
7:33 - Ashley shares her motivations for entrepreneurship, including travel and cultural experiences for her children
15:14 - Safa talks about the challenges and desires around homeschooling
27:08 - Safa reflects on her college experience and how it shaped her worldview
37:15 - Conversation on the value and cost of college education in today's economy
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