At PepTalkHer, we’re on a mission to empower YOU to know your worth and understand your value in the workplace. And who better to hear from than one of our favorite women in business?
We chatted with Stephanie Cartin, all-around legend and co-host of the Entreprenista podcast. The Entreprenista brand has now extended to the Entreprenista League. Launched in 2021, The League is a community of trailblazing women who want to build their reputation and make the most of their success.
Check out our chat with Stephanie!
Meggie: Stephanie, we are so excited to chat with you today! First up - how would you describe yourself in one sentence?
Stephanie: I am an Entreprenista, a mama and my purpose is to spread positivity and hope to others.
Meggie: We love Entreprenista at PepTalkHer - we’ve all joined the League! Can you tell us how you got to where you are today?
Stephanie: I'm the CEO of Entreprenista, Co-Founder of Socialfly, and the Co-Founder of Markid. I also Co-Host the Entreprenista Podcast! My Entreprenista journey has been an evolution. I am where I am today because of the community I have built and surrounded myself with, hard work, grit, and determination. Through all of the NO's and setbacks, I never gave up.
Meggie: You mentioned setbacks - have you ever felt like an imposter in your career?
Stephanie: When we started Socialfly, our social media agency, social media was still in its infancy. While I knew more about social media than the average person, I was still learning each day. I remember being so nervous when I would speak at events when we were just starting out but learned quickly that the more you practice and put yourself out there, the easier it becomes. Practice, practice, practice.
“When we started Socialfly, our social media agency, social media was still in its infancy.”
Meggie: Who is in your cheer squad? How have they been important on your journey?
Stephanie: I've always surrounded myself with other entreprenistas. We have been able to build businesses together, support one another and help one another through tough times personally and in business. This is why we started the Entreprenista League, our members’ community for Entreprenistas who are looking for support to grow their business and make meaningful business connections. We took the best parts of all of the groups we had joined over the years and created our own community so we could connect and help as many women business owners and leaders as possible. We wanted to be able to share all of the lessons and business tools we have used to grow and scale our business. Community is absolutely everything when growing a business and we would not be where we are today without it.
“We wanted to be able to share all of the lessons and business tools we have used to grow and scale our business”
Meggie: Could you tell us how you prepare for negotiation conversations around salary and promotions?
Stephanie: Know your worth and value. Go into any negotiation prepared with what you want the outcome to be.
Meggie: Such great advice - we’re all about knowing your worth. Could you tell us about someone who has taught you the most about knowing your value in the workplace?
“Go into any negotiation prepared with what you want the outcome to be.”
Stephanie: Hearing from other Entreprenistas about the value I have been able to bring to them in their lives and careers has helped me personally understand my value.
Meggie: And finally, have you ever agreed to something that you regret doing? What lesson did you learn as a result?
Stephanie: I have always learned to trust your gut. If something does not feel right, it probably isn't. There have been a few times in our business journey we went against what we felt was right based on listening to someone else's advice and we learned we were right all along and had the answers.
“If something does not feel right, it probably isn’t. ”
Meggie: Stephanie, thank you so much for chatting with us today!
You can follow Stephanie on Instagram at @stephjillcartin and check out @entreprenistas, @entreprenistaleague, @socialfly, and @hellomarkid on IG too.
Stephanie’s advice on knowing your worth and value is so true for me and is a huge part of our ethos at PepTalkHer.
If you’d like to know your worth, can I suggest joining our next Free 5 Day Career Challenge. The deal is, we spend 5 days together, working to supercharge your career success. You’re busy though right? SAME! That’s why we’ve made it 5 minutes a day for the 5 days. Plus if you want you can join me on our free daily coaching call during the 5 day challenge. Sign up below - see you there!