S2 / E40: Veena Crownholm, Mom / Lifestyle Expert / QVC Brand Ambassador

The Bizzimumzi Podcast

Ashley Verma

Parenting, Kids & Family

5.0 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 19 September 2023

⏱️ 35 minutes

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Summary

Welcome to another engaging episode of the Bizzimumzi podcast, hosted by Ashley Verma. In this week's conversation, Ashley is joined by the remarkable Veena Crownholm, making for a captivating episode that's not to be missed. Veena Crownholm, a dynamic force in the world of non-profit work, takes center stage in this episode. Veena's journey is marked by her title as Miss California 2004 and her impressive achievement as 4th-Runner Up to Miss America. Since then, she has channeled her passion into the non-profit sector, excelling in special event fundraising and program development. A seasoned motivational speaker, Veena has traversed the country to address a range of topics including multi-cultural issues, women's empowerment, and wellness for both women and children. Her voice extends beyond the stage as she contributes regularly to prominent lifestyle media outlets such as KTLA, Kcal9/CBS, and NBC CA Live. With appearances on platforms like Inside Edition, The Insider, Today’s Parenting Team, HLN, Raising America, and Huffington Post Live, Veena's insights have reached wide audiences. Her impactful presence doesn't stop there. Veena has found a unique niche as a brand ambassador for Cella, QVC's line of kitchen and home organisation solutions. Her influence stretches even further, collaborating with numerous national brands for satellite media tours. Whether representing Cracker Barrel, Netflix Family, or Kentucky Fried Chicken, Veena's versatility shines through. The chapter of motherhood has significantly shaped Veena's journey, having welcomed her son in late 2010. In this episode, Veena and Ashley delve into her family's experiences, including a moment that led to a crucial decision: homeschooling. Veena opens up about this challenging period, shedding light on how homeschooling ultimately became the best choice for her family's unique needs. Veena's world revolves around her family and their happiness. She embraces what brings her fulfillment and pride, a sentiment that has guided her transformation from aspiring Hollywood reporter to a prominent figure collaborating with QVC and other industry giants. Her journey is marked by gratitude and personal growth, a journey she continues to explore with boundless creativity. Join Ashley and Veena as they explore the fascinating intersection of school, safety, and personal growth. Veena's candid insights offer a glimpse into her world, underscored by the importance of family, happiness, and the pursuit of one's passions. Whether it's homeschooling or building her personal brand, Veena Crownholm's story is a testament to the transformative power of embracing unexpected opportunities. Tune in for an episode that's both enlightening and inspiring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Welcome to the Busy Mumsy podcast season two. I'm your forever coffee infused toast
0:08.3	Ashley Verma, and we are all here weekly to share the ups, downs, and all arounds of
0:14.8	the wild world, a parenting, a safe space, a Lego free space, to vent, to inspire. And
0:22.0	well, perhaps this is the only adult conversation you hear all day.
0:26.1	What is Adria doing?
0:28.1	A, B, C, D.
0:33.1	Is that funny?
0:35.0	So each week, I will be joined by a fellow striving, thriving, and surviving Busy Mumsy.
0:42.2	We learn together, we grow together. Hell, we cheers with an adult belly when necessary.
0:47.9	I get it. I am human and failure simply happen. I am not shiny and I am never filtered
0:54.5	unapologetically. I am at its best. Even when the dishes aren't done, there's crayon
1:00.0	on the wall, and well, my hair hasn't been washed and forever. I am Busy Mumsy.
1:07.8	Hi my beautiful Busy Mumsies. Ash here. Hope you're great. I always hope you're great.
1:13.7	Ha, you know, I have to share because I actually don't think I talk about this all too often.
1:20.2	So I do all the bookings for the Busy Mumsy podcast. I get all of the blogs, like I run
1:28.3	it all. And I love doing it. This isn't going to be a rant about complaining about doing
1:33.8	all of this because I love like wholeheartedly, I love building Busy Mumsy. But with the
1:40.8	podcast, yeah, I definitely not share this before. It could be tricky because I probably
1:48.2	send anywhere between 10 to 15 emails a day to try to book guests onto the show. And I
1:57.6	do this by, like, I basically go onto social media and I look for people that I think would
2:02.7	be a great fit for Busy Mumsy. I would love to really be here. Their stories and, you
2:07.3	know, fingers crossed that someone responds. Now, I'm going to first say this. Do I hear,
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