Meet Christie Horan: Babes with Brands
When I first spoke with Christie over the phone, I could feel her positive energy like we were sitting in room together with a glass of wine- she is all about community and making each and every woman feel 100% comfortable to be who they are. Join her network, but more importantly, follow in her stride to be who you are and DO YOU!
1. Can you share a little of your journey with us and who you are?
I'm Christie Horan @misschristiegirl, I'm an entrepreneur, professional dancer and choreographer, and fitness professional. I decided to turn my passion into a career! I own two companies. My first company is a choreography company where I travel across the US to teach choreography to dance teams. I love owning my own business and brand, and that inspired the idea for my second business, Babes with Brands. Babes with Brands is a community for entrepreneurial women. My brand @misschristiegirl encompasses my lifestyle, dance, and fitness. I pride myself for being my authentic self online.
2. Tell us about the mission of your brand- how does it empower women?
Babes with Brands celebrates women business and brand owners. We create fun events to connect and collaborate with other like-minded women. My mission is to create a community for women who want to develop their own businesses and share ideas. Even if you are in the idea phase of your business or brand, you are welcome at Babes with Brands!
3. What is the biggest challenge you’ve had to press through as a female entrepreneur? What are the steps you had to take to overcome it?
I love this question! I've had strangers say really rude things to me about my career decision, like "So you threw your college degree away?" Mind you I was a business major. It's so crazy! Believe in yourself. There's no remedy to overcome said challenges, however as time goes on you develop a thicker skin and you realize no one is going to stand up for you besides you so might as well get used to it! Some of the best advice I've received is that you should be your own best friend and get used to hanging out with yourself. There's a lot of alone time in being an entrepreneur and you'll learn to love it!
4. What sets your brand apart from others?
Babes with Brands is a community! I want everyone to feel inspired when they leave an event or connect with another Babe. We're working to make strides and bounds the next year! I have a ton of ideas that will play out. Stay tuned!
5. How do you collaborate with others working towards a better world?
Treat others the way you want to be treated. This world is all about sharing ideas and living out your passion. Create a career that makes you happy! Babes with Brands strives to help you do exactly that.
6. What advice would you give to female entrepreneurs in the beginning stages of launching their brand or business?
Launch fast, learn from your mistakes, and keep going! Nothing is going to be perfect to start, but the best way to start is just start.
7. Anything else you want to share with our readers?
Join Babes with Brands! Follow us @babeswithbrands every where and join the secret Facebook Group!
xx Christie