Lesley Hunter, Influencer and President of Resume Makeover
Braving Business: Tales of Entrepreneurial Resilience and Courage in the Face of Adversity
Tal J Zlotnitsky
4.9 • 1.5K Ratings
🗓️ 17 October 2023
⏱️ 63 minutes
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Summary
Episode Release Notes: Lesley Hunter: From Model, Beauty Queen and Actor to Crafting Resumes
Summary: In this enlightening episode, we delve deep into the inspiring journey of Lesley Yvonne Hunter, a former beauty queen, actor, and classical pianist turned entrepreneur, influencer, and President of Resume Makeover. Lesley, with her vast experience spanning various domains shares invaluable insights into the world of resume writing, entrepreneurship, and personal development.
Highlights:
- The Lesley Hunter Story: Discover Lesley's transition from a classically trained pianist to becoming the founder of Resume Makeover. Her entrepreneurial journey, inspired by her passion for writing, led to the birth of a successful business.
- Challenges and Triumphs: Lesley discusses her early corporate experience and the realization that the conventional 9-5 wasn't her true calling. Learn about the challenges she faced during the pandemic and the innovative solutions that kept her business thriving.
- The Power of Networking: Anecdotes from Lesley reveal how effectively leveraging one's network can not only help in business growth but also in personal development. She shares a humorous account of pricing mishaps that taught her invaluable lessons in business.
- Giving Back: Lesley's dedication to community service shines through as she talks about her workshops with universities and underserved communities. Hear firsthand accounts of how she's making a difference by empowering individuals in their job search.
- The Resilience Mantra: Delving into her personal mantra, Lesley emphasizes the importance of self-talk, adaptability, and maintaining a positive outlook even in the face of adversity.
- A Peek into Lesley's Varied Interests: From playing the piano upside down to her intriguing association with chess grandmasters, Lesley shares snippets from her life that add a touch of levity to the conversation.
- Future Endeavors: Learn about Lesley's upcoming "Ask the Hiring Manager" series and how it aims to demystify the hiring process for job seekers.
Outro: Join us next time as we continue to spotlight trailblazers and innovators. Lesley's story is a testament to the fact that with passion and perseverance, you can craft your path, even if it's as unique as customizing resumes! Don't forget to check out Resume Makeover and benefit from Lesley's expertise.
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