Today we’d like to introduce you to Shea Burkett.
Hi Shea, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
Becoming an Entrepreneur is something I desired to do for as long as I could remember. I was bogged down with fear and multiple responsibilities that stopped me from taking that first step. My biggest motivation was a desire to share and help. There are many women in my shoes right now who have difficulty with creating, prioritizing, planning, and organizing all those amazing ideas in their heads. I wanted to create something to help them through this process.
I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey have been a fairly smooth road?
There were many obstacles to starting my business. I’ve never owned a business before this, so I had to learn every business area, such as my website, branding, product line, pricing, marketing, social media, etc. Still, the entire time, all I could think about is the satisfaction I would have once I achieve these hurdles.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
Prior to becoming an entrepreneur, I worked full time as an Occupational Therapist. Having worked in the field for 14 plus years as a therapist and in management, I’ve helped countless amounts of individuals and families create, set, and achieve their short and long-term goals. As a result, I understand how the organization, functional systems, and a well-thought-out plan are vital to balancing all the things life throws at us. Having such a detailed-oriented profession where I had to create my systems for my day-to-day tasks has prepared me to become an entrepreneur. As I transition to this new phase of my life, I bring along the compassion, discipline, organization, creativity, and resourcefulness needed to grow a successful business.
Do you have any advice for those looking to network or find a mentor?
Finding a mentor is very important. I joined a group of stationery business owners and we meet virtually once or twice a month to discuss our plans and obstacles in our industry. It was a game-changer. They are a big part of my business growth.
Contact Info:
- Email: hello@plannedandproper.com
- Website: https://www.plannedandproper.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plannedandproper/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/plannedandproper
Image Credits
@saracoffinphoto
@christinajonesphoto
