Turning Obstacles into Growth with Carinta Mannarelli

In this episode of The Road to Seven podcast, Shelagh Cummins sits down with Carinta, an inspiring entrepreneur who transformed personal adversity into business success. From a difficult experience with a former boss to launching her own currency exchange business, Carinta shares her journey of resilience, adaptability, and the power of networking. She talks about shifting from traditional business models to digital currency exchange during the pandemic, the importance of building strong relationships, and how mindset plays a crucial role in growth. Plus, she reveals her vision for expansion through franchising and empowering more entrepreneurs. Key Takeaways: ✔️ Resilience is everything. Carinta turned a tough experience into the driving force behind her business success. ✔️ Networking is a game-changer. Building relationships helped her grow in ways advertising never could. ✔️ Adapting leads to new opportunities. Shifting to digital currency exchange during the pandemic helped her business evolve. ✔️ Mindset matters. The way you think about challenges can shape your path to success. Chapters: 00:00 – The Journey Begins: From Dreams to Reality 05:08 – Overcoming Adversity: Fueling the Fire 08:21 – Shifting Perspectives: From Fear to Empowerment 11:09 – Navigating Challenges: Lessons Learned in Business 14:03 – The Power of Relationships: Building a Network 17:09 – Investing Wisely: Strategic Decisions for Growth 24:10 – The Evolution of Advertising and Networking 26:11 – Navigating Growth and Capital Challenges 28:09 – Seizing Opportunities During Crisis 32:10 – Adapting to Digital Transformation 36:13 – Redefining Strengths in Business 37:12 – Lessons Learned Over 25 Years 38:11 – Future Aspirations and Philanthropy in Business Links Connect with Carinta www.global-currency.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GlobalCurrencyServices Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/globalcurrencyservices/ LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/carinta-global-currency-services-65097429 To work with me and make your next power move, visit: https://theroadtoseven.com     ‌ Stay Connected Like what you’re hearing? Click here to follow on Apple Podcasts for more episodes to boost your Road to Seven today! I have more episodes with great tips and conversations with women that are revolutionizing the way we do business - don’t miss it!  I would be really grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and boost their business too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” I’d also love to hear what your favourite part of this episode is in the comments below. Thank you! Follow me!   Instagram: @shelaghcummins   Twitter: @shelaghcummins   https://facebook.com/ShelaghCummins   https://linkedin.com/in/shelaghcummins