Too Pretty for Business?

Interview with Elaina Mitchell who Proves that Beauty is Compatible with Being a Successful Business Owner

A businesswoman can start out fighting battles she never asked for. Can beauty mixed with business be a liability? For example, is being “attractive” seen as less loyal and trustworthy? Are there unspoken “do’s and don’ts” for the way women represent themselves in the business world? Former model Elaina Mitchell has been dealing with these issues and questions since pursuing her career as a graphic designer and web designer…And now as a business owner of E Mitchell Designs.

Richard “Cap’n” Henderson interviews Elaina where she discusses that being seen as “attractive” in the business world can be more of a hindrance than a benefit, and how she works to overcome these challenges.

Subjects discussed in podcast include:

• Elaina Mitchell’s journey into graphic design and starting her own graphics business
• How being a woman has both helped and hindered business ventures
• Unspoken problems and issues women face in business
• Some of the “do’s and don’ts” for women in business
• Appearance and style tips to “overcome” the stigma as just a “pretty face” in the business world
• Addressing an imbalance of male/female clients
• Elaina’s tips and advice for fellow female business owners

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