I am originally from Venezuela, have been living in the UK for 5 years and I am working to inspire and help business women in Latin America through my success! And of course I am missing the Sun!
I have just been to The Business Star Up show (my third one) and was really inspired by Caroline Marsh. Anyway I'll be updating this space in a while and will tell you the whole story; I have got material for a book, more like a Jennifer Lopez film without the ending (yet), haha. But just to give you an idea of how I ended up starting my own business, here it is:
I set up The Star PA after working with suppliers from 14 different countries and being the UK representative for the Spanish along with other markets at my previous company. During this time I was able to establish important contacts, extend business skills and create a support network becoming more familiar with the various needs of different suppliers and clients. I had managed a team of multilingual staff, worked with clients and suppliers in the UK and Spanish speaking markets and had involvement with interactive culture exchanges.
After representing my previous Company at the World Travel Market and having to leave as the Company was being sold ;( I came to realize I could be that perfect “link" by using my language skills and by putting together my ultra mega organizational and multitasking skills ;)
But ... as you all know, 2009... Social media....recession...eternal winter....well let's say it has been tougher than I thought, however I prefer to call it challenge and I LOVE it!
I have got my BOOM back (I am just reading that book now) and I am now going to be around 4networking and "I have a feeling that this network is gonna be a good one..."
Oh! One last thing, the name of my business comes from me, being like a star that you cannot always see but you know it’s always there! ;)