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CASSANDRA FERGUSON
Diamonds and Pearls Unlimited
Churchville
What’s the one thing you wish you knew when you started out?
Cassandra: That everyone may see the purpose but not the vision. Making sure you have the right people around you.
How do you balance the roles of entrepreneur and mom?
Cassandra: I make sure I allow what every time is needed for both is
there. I don’t get all bothered if my day don’t go the way I planned it. I
just pick it up the next day.
Share one business goal you’ve reached that you’re really proud of.
Cassandra: Really proud of starting the 6 weeks leadership training for
the Diamonds 13-25 years old.

TINA C. HINES
Life Transformation Specialist
Franklin Park
What’s the one thing you wish you knew when you started out?
Tina: I wish I had known the evolution that my business would take. My
mind had one primary focus and it has since evolved to more than I ever
imagined. As I tried to control all areas of my business, certain elements
took on a life of its own.
How do you balance the roles of entrepreneur and mom?
Tina: Although my son is an adult, he still lives with me. We schedule
dinner together and excursions to NYC. For the most part, balancing my
roles has never been a challenge because I am strict with my time.
Share one business goal you’ve reached that you’re really proud of
Tina: I created the Remember Me Retreat. At the conclusion of the retreat,
the ladies shared with one another how the experience changed them in
5 short days. They realized the importance of self-care and self-love and
how it needed to be an intricate part of their life.

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