E75: Leadership Lessons from a Successful Entrepreneur with Candace Nelson
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I know many of you might have missed some of our earlier episodes. So today I’m excited to bring back one of our most popular episodes from last year. Whether you're hearing it for the first time, or you're giving it a second listen, I hope you enjoy this insightful conversation.In this episode, I have a great conversation with Candace Nelson. She is a Serial Entrepreneur, NYT Bestselling Author, WSJ Contributor, Angel Investor, TV Personality, Executive Producer, and the Founder of Sprinkles, the world’s first cupcake bakery. Today’s leaders must learn to navigate change and uncertainty and continuously operate outside their comfort zone. Candace Nelson has so much wisdom of experience to share with all leaders about the rocky road to success.You'll hear all about Candace’s fascinating journey, her sweet success story, and the important leadership and entrepreneurship lessons she learned along the way that helped her turn her passion into profit.In this episode:

• Leaving behind the corporate path to pursue something she was truly passionate about
• How the idea for Sprinkles was born and the importance of differentiating yourself
• “If you are for everyone, you are for no one”
• The process of learning to let go of control, trust your team, and create a clear vision
• The secret to Candace’s sweet success as an entrepreneur
• Candace’s advice for aspiring (or current) entrepreneurs, founders, and leaders
• And more!

The episode originally aired on Jan 17, 2023.Power Presence Academy | Leadership with Less Ego And More Soul is the go-to podcast for anyone who leads. Your host is Janet Ioli, leadership and human development expert, sought-after coach and advisor to global executives, and former executive with experience in four Fortune 100 companies. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose to lead with Less Ego and More Soul.******

Resource Links:You can find Candace Nelson’s new book, Sweet Success: A Simple Recipe To Turn Your Passion Into Profit HERE).Connect with today’s guest on LinkedIn: Candace Nelson)

**Connect with Janet Ioli:**Website: janetioli.com)Linkedin: Janet Ioli)Instagram: @janetioli)*Janet is the founder of Power Presence Academy. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and lead with Less Ego, More Soul.*If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days. Check out Janet Ioli’s book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women).**If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on *Apple Podcasts)*. **Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think. **Produced by **Ideablossoms)