Meg Falconer, Director & Co-Founder of Jeuneora, On How She Made Her First Dollar

Best advice I’ve been given…

In business, probably “to hire the best, and not be greedy,” sage advice from Sir Richard Branson (via his books).
In personal life, “not everything that screams the loudest is the most important” and “What others think of you is none of your business!”

I made my first dollar:

As a guest appearance on a kid’s TV series that aired on the Jason Gunn and Thingy show! I was 12 at the time.
The most rewarding part of my job…
It is 100% the positive feedback from our customers. When they message or leave reviews saying our products have changed their lives and restored their confidence (in their health and appearance), it drives us to keep doing what we are doing.

Life motto:

It’s a quote from Anais Nin: “And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” It’s a work in progress.

My goals for 2020 are…

To learn to lead better, and back myself.
To help Jeuneora as a business grow and transform, and to help my team do the same. Watching women thrive in the workplace is so rewarding!

The main challenge for women in business is…

I can’t speak for everyone, but we are often hugely outnumbered by men at any business event; it means we must stand taller and speak up. There is still an aspect of the ‘old boys club’, I’d love to see more women up on stage, and not just at women in business awards. Our daughters need to see that they can smash glass ceilings.

Gender diversity in the workplace is…

To be celebrated! Having a gender diverse workplace means you get to reap the benefits from fuller discussions and ideas. Being open to seeing things from a more diverse point of view creates greater empathy and understanding.