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Rae
Michalik

Co-Founder & CEO | Meraki Narrative

Yucca Valley, California

Rae
Michalik

Co-Founder & CEO | Meraki Narrative

Yucca Valley, California

raemichalik@gmail.com


If you could start all over, what would you do differently?

I would have started therapy much sooner in life so I could have learned to problem solve and communicate at a younger age - any issue I can think of (both personal and professional) could have been resolved with communication. Secondly, I would save... spending all of your money on appearance, material things, and going out isn't going to help you later in life - I kick myself when I think of how much money I wasted. And lastly, I wish I documented more - journaled every day, taken photos & videos of everyday - I'm already starting to forget so much of life!

What advice would you like to share with the next generation?

Learn on someone else's dime. We've been teaching the next generation that they shouldn't work for a corporate company or for anyone else for that matter. You'll miss out on so much knowledge, etiquette, professional experience, and life lessons if you don't take the opportunity to learn from someone else and find mentors. After you've spent years learning from others, you can turn those skills into your own business (if that's what you want) but don't miss out on such a great opportunity of literally being paid to learn!!

What is the biggest challenge you currently face in your career?

Delegating and giving up control. As a business owner, it's your baby and you want everything to go perfectly. However, one person can't do everything and do it well - so the best thing we can do is delegate, give up control, and trust that it'll work out so you can focus on your strengths.

What has been one of the largest professional obstacles you have had to overcome?

Starting my own businesses!! What a wild ride...

What is your secret to staying motivated?

Consistently checking in with myself and making sure I'm staying on the path that I want and making adjustments as needed. Follow your gut but stay nimble and open to other paths.


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