49 - Bliss Spa to FitFlop: The Beauty of Owning Your Own Power with Serial Entrepreneur Marcia Kilgore of Beauty Pie

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Marcia Kilgore, a Canadian-born entrepreneur and founder of several global companies in the beauty and footwear industries, joins Tracy Holland today on this episode of the Potential to Powerhouse Podcast.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Marcia discusses her life growing up with a single mom after losing her father at a young age and how that defining experience led to her path to entrepreneurship. From bodybuilding, skincare, and makeup, to revolutionizing Bliss Spa and the women's footwear industry, Marcia's most recent business venture, Beauty Pie, disrupts the typical business model. Tune in to learn more about Marcia’s journey to worldwide success on this don’t-miss episode. </span></p> <p><strong>IN THIS EPISODE:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">[03:41] Marcia talks about her life growing up with two older sisters and losing her father at age 11.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">[08:41] Getting interested in skincare and makeup and discovering bodybuilding as a teen</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">[18:00] Marcia discusses the opening of her first location of Bliss Spa.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">[24:31] Being approached by investors looking to partner with her and her companies</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">[37:06] The idea and concept of Beauty Pie</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">[47:08] What's on Marcia's bucket list</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>KEY TAKEAWAYS: </strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Be open to new ideas as they can help you connect new experiences and ideas that work out to be a great opportunity.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: