Lessons Of Entrepreneurship - The Journey Of Reinvention

Stuff They Don't Teach About Being An Entrepreneur At MBA Schools with Andrena Sawyer

Season 3 Episode 6

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What if the real lessons of entrepreneurship aren’t found in business books or MBA programs? In this episode, Andrena Sawyer uncovers the raw, unfiltered truths about running a business—the stuff no one warns you about. From mindset shifts to unexpected hurdles, get ready for an honest conversation that challenges the glamorized version of entrepreneurship.

What’s Covered:

  • The hidden challenges entrepreneurs face beyond the business plan
  • Why passion alone isn’t enough to sustain a business
  • The importance of resilience and adaptability in unpredictable times
  • Lessons learned from failures that lead to lasting success

Andrena Sawyer is the President of P.E.R.K. Consulting, an advisory firm for small to mid-sized nonprofits and businesses, and the founder of the Minority Christian Women Entrepreneurs Network (MCWEN).

For her work with nonprofits and small businesses, she has received numerous awards including the Startup Africa Woman Entrepreneur of the Year award, The Black Business Review’s 40 Under 40, The International Alliance for Women World of Difference 100 Award, the Women Owned Small Business Award by the Associated Black Charities, and the Hope for Africa Leadership in Community Development Award.

In addition to her work with businesses and nonprofits, she is the author of several books, including: The Misadventures of a New Entrepreneur: 5 Things They Won’t Teach You in Business School.

Andrena's Leaders Are Readers Series picks:
The 4-Hour Work Week: Escape The 9 - 5, Live Anywhere And Enjoy The New Rich by Timothy Ferriss
Succesful Women Think Differently: 9 Habits To Make You Happier, Healthier, And More Resilient  By Valorie Burton 

To learn more about Andrena and her upcoming events:
https://www.andrenasawyer.com/

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