Have you ever given up on an idea because it seemed too complicated? Or maybe you’re considering doing so right now?

Well, today’s episode is for you!

As entrepreneurs, we know how important it is not to give up. Creating a successful business takes hard work, time, and dedication. But sometimes, we let our fears stop us before we even start.

In today’s episode, I am super excited to be joined by my new friend Helida Dodd. Helida is a former Industrial Engineer who decided to use her engineering and chemistry background to start her own business of creating intricate perfumes. She is here today to share the incredible lessons she’s learned along the way and how she didn’t let her fears stop her from creating an amazing business and following her dream, all while being a mom and a wife.

So, grab a pen, hit that play button, and get ready to learn how to go after your dreams despite your fears (because we all have them) and achieve harmony in your life!

In this episode, we chat about:

Helida’s journey from Nicaragua to Miami
How being an entrepreneur sheds light on who you are as a person
The small perfumery in Ireland that sparked Helida’s love for perfumes and entrepreneurship
Paying attention to the signs along the way, being open to possibilities, and trusting your gut
Inspiring your kids and others around you by not giving up
Juggling different roles and finding balance and harmony in being a mom and an entrepreneur
The importance of being gentle to yourself and giving yourself space
The one person who inspired Helida the most and the lessons she learned from them
How to be more intentional with your focus and your energy

Resources Mentioned:

Secrets From the Perfume Lab: Learn the behind-the-scenes of what goes into the making of a scent and enjoy stories and fun facts from some of your favorite raw materials.

Guest Bio:

Helida Dodd is a Perfumer for lovers of beautiful fragrances who can’t tolerate traditional perfumes. Through her carefully curated ingredients, she’s here to show you how luxury + nature mix perfectly in a bottle. Her career started as an Industrial Engineer, where she spent many years in healthcare, logistics & supply chain management. Now she uses her engineering and chemistry background to create intricate perfumes. Her focus is to use raw materials that come from small farms and NEVER work with anything that is endangered or poses a threat to our environment. No animal testing - ever.

When she’s not concocting her exquisite formulas, you can find her spending time with her husband and two teenagers, volunteering at school, biking, doing yoga, or daydreaming about traveling.

Meet Helida & get ready to experience perfume in a different way at marbellaperfumes.com.

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12 | Taking the First Step with Perfumer Helida Dodd