Valentina Juncaj is the Founder and CEO of Vajze, beautifully handcrafted luxury jewelry. During this episode, Valentina shared her journey. She spoke about her childhood as a young immigrant in the US and how it helped form who she is today. She shared how she left her corporate job to start her jewelry line and the challenges and victories she had along the way. Valentina spoke about self-growth in business and what owning your own business is really like. She also spoke about how she got the word out about her brand and why she loves using old-fashioned marketing strategies like pop-ups and word of mouth. She also offered advice on building a network, when it’s time to hire help, and how to implement self-care as a busy entrepreneur.   Vajze.com Instagram: @vajze FB/Pinterest @Vajzejewlery   This podcast episode is brought to you by Uplevyl —the app that's redesigning the world for women. Head over to Uplevyl.com to join the Uplevyl network and learn how to accelerate your life professionally, personally and financially. Apply now and get access to highly-curated, female-focused and ad-free content. Membership required. Download the Uplevyl app on the App Store today. Grab your favorite silk-matte shades and support organizations devoted to women’s healing and empowerment. To read more about the causes we support, head over to our website karmelacosmetics.com. Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok @Karmelacosmetics