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In this episode, Wendy sits down with Vivian Okeke, HR consultant and entrepreneur, who helps solopreneurs build the systems and culture they need before they hire their first employee. After losing her older brother suddenly last year, Vivian made a decision: stop overthinking, stop waiting for perfect, and start saying yes to opportunities that add value—even when they feel uncomfortable.

They explore:

• Why you need standard operating procedures (SOPs) before your first hire, and how to create them without it feeling overwhelming
• How to redirect the "can I pick your brain?" conversation and start charging what you're worth
• Why entrepreneurship doesn't have to be lonely when you build community and collaborate with other business owners

This is a conversation about stepping out of your comfort zone, valuing your expertise enough to charge for it, and building the infrastructure for your business now, before you think you need it. What if the knowledge you've spent years acquiring deserves to be valued, not given away?

Connect with Vivian:

Instagram @vivian_c_okeke

LinkedIn

Get Her Book: Beneath the Cornerstone

VivianOkeke.com

ProSupportHR.CA

Referenced in this Episode:

Living in Alignment: The Elevation Era Starts Now | Eva Kennedy

How to Build a Team That Actually Stays | Erin Krueger

Liz McHutcheon's Episodes:
Saying Yes to Being Present
The Camino Pt. 1
The Camino Pt. 2

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