Interview with Dr. Tori Ellis
About Tori Ellis is a New York native, a certified life coach, business coach, author, and entrepreneur. From a young age, she watched her family aid and empower many members of the youth in the community and decided to build from that legacy to create a lane of her own. She acquired her Master’s Degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and her PsyD. in Human and Organizational Psychology. She strives to give her peers and the generations under her the tools they need to be great members of society with her focus on wellness, positive psychology, and of course, entrepreneurship. These concepts were first debuted in her first book, The Sound of Business: Seeing Entrepreneurship through Hip Hop. She is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of T.S.O.B. Consulting LLC., where she applies her 7+ years of educational management experience with greater responsibility in directing/coaching organizational change development using innovative and creative techniques to successfully transform businesses and individuals to excel at their highest capacity.With her love and passion for children, she created the I Am A Mini Entrepreneur series/ brand to bring great stories that can teach and empower children around the world to always follow their passion and be their best selves. Through an expansion of the brand, the new sister series of Ms. Belladonna’s Lab was created and elevated to a new form outside of just books.Alongside her business partner, Danielle Corbin, Tori co-founded the Mindfulness & S.T.E.A.M Youth Mentorship Program. At MSYMP they expose youth to courses in Urban Gardening, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Veterinary Medicine, and mindfulness. Their program is aligned with the NYS standards to bridge the gap in Science and sustainable living. Their mission is to plant seeds of self-esteem, mindfulness, and S.T.E.A.M. into children, providing them with the nutrients (resources) to help them blossom, grow, and create a legacy of their own. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tori-ellis-psyd-1a170a166/ Key Takeaways Moms often feel guilt about not spending enough time with kids while trying to grow their business. This can lead to stress and burnout. Imposter syndrome is common among entrepreneurial moms. Self-care is crucial - you can't pour from an empty cup. Balance is key but it ebbs and flows, so you have to find what works for you. Delegate tasks when possible to free up time and energy. Be fully present with family by disconnecting from devices. Topics: Challenges for Entrepreneurial Moms Common struggles are mom guilt and imposter syndrome. Moms want to be present for kids but also need to work. This causes stress and second-guessing abilities. The pandemic added challenges - moms juggling work while kids were home from school. Caused very long days and prolonged stress. Support is crucial but often lacking. Importance of Self-Care Can't pour from an empty cup - need to take care of yourself before others. Prolonged stress leads to burnout and chronic health issues. Approach yourself with curiosity instead of criticism. The world criticizes enough already. Achieving Balance Balance ebbs and flows, so find what works for you. Capitalize on strengths and passions. Prioritize and delegate. Ask for help when needed. Disconnect from devices to be fully present with family. Kids notice if you're distracted. Well-rounded self-care is key: care for family, care for work, care for self. You spend the most time with yourself.