MMIA Magazine - Million Moms In Action Magazine October/November 2014

exclusive interview THE VICTORIOUS VISIONARY Zelda Corona is an energetic individual who brings enormous vision and enthusiasm to any endeavor. Corona holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in HealthCare Management and a MBA with an emphasis in Corporate Communication. As a Business Coach, Zelda has created measurable strategies to stop self-sabotage. MMIA Why did you start your biz? ZELDA I believe it is my purpose to work with others in finding their best response to life’s events so they can create the outcome that they desire by stopping self-sabotage MMIA What’s the one thing you wish you knew when you started out? ZELDA I wish I knew how to build a larger network base early on. MMIA What part of your biz are you most passionate about? ZELDA I am most passionate about demonstrating to others that they can break the chains of self-sabotage. MMIA How do you balance the roles of entrepreneur and mom? ZELDA I have learned through my experience not to focus on balancing my roles, but to find harmony in my purpose, which includes taking 100% responsibility for my life and being obedient to what I am called to do... Motherhood, being a wife, coach, friend, business owner, etc. MMIA How do your children feel about mommy being an entrepreneur? ZELDA This is an interesting question because I believe my children see my role as an entrepreneur as “normal.” My husband was born from a family of entrepreneurs, which lead him to branch off and start his own business 15 years ago - Third Generation Jewelers, LLC. Our son works fulltime with his dad he represents the third generation. With that said, my transition to entrepreneurship was not surprising to my children. MMIA What are your unique gifts and talents and how do you use them in your biz? ZELDA If I had to label my strengths, I would use the following descriptions - Activator, Interpersonal Relationship Builder, Visionary, Energy Reader, Project Manager, and Writer. Honestly, my business is lead through faith and favor. I let my strengths work for me by creating partnerships, tapping into resources that compliment my gifts, and most importantly, being obedient to my true calling. MMIA What are your views on moms becoming entrepreneurs? ZELDA I encourage moms to have more than one “window-pane.” Some windows have only

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