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Oct 2024
29m 44s

From Adversity to Entrepreneurial Succes...

Sarah Jolley-Jarvis
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In this inspiring episode of the YouCan Podcast, host Sarah Jolley-Jarvis interviews Cheryl Sharp, an entrepreneur who overcame personal adversity to create a successful accounting business. Cheryl opens up about leaving an abusive marriage and how she rebuilt her life by starting her own business. They discuss Cheryl’s transition from being a stay-at-home mom to running her own company, balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship, and achieving financial freedom. Discover how she navigated challenges, including finding flexible work as a single mom, overcoming introversion in networking, and growing her business both online and in-person. If you're looking for motivational stories of resilience, overcoming obstacles, and entrepreneurial success, this episode is a must-listen!

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