In this inspiring episode of "The Women in the Arena," host Paige Rene sits down with tech strategist Blessing Richardson to discuss her journey from self-taught coder to successful entrepreneur.

Blessing shares her experiences in corporate tech and startups, emphasizing the importance of understanding technology's role in business operations. They explore how Blessing integrates AI and automation into business processes, providing valuable insights for women entrepreneurs.

The conversation covers practical tips on using tools like ChatGPT to streamline tasks and the importance of building efficient sales hubs. Blessing's story is a testament to the power of perseverance and the pursuit of passion.

Takeaways:

1. The importance of working in medium to large companies for exposure to scale and innovative solutions.

2. The potential of AI tools like ChatGPT in automating and streamlining business processes.

3. The value of integrating technology into business operations to improve efficiency and profitability.

In this episode:

[00:02:00] Blessing shares her journey into tech and becoming a tech strategist.

[00:04:00] Discussion on the benefits of working in medium to large companies.

[00:13:00] Insights on using ChatGPT and its applications in business.

[00:24:00] The concept of sales hubs and their importance for small businesses.

[00:42:00] The significance of having a unified system for managing different revenue streams.

[00:09:00] Blessing's experiences in different tech environments, from startups to Fortune 500 companies.

[00:18:00] How Blessing uses AI to simplify business operations.

[00:29:00] The challenges and advantages of integrating various business tools.

[00:33:00] Practical examples of automating client interactions and contract management.

[00:50:00] Blessing's personal story of overcoming obstacles and pursuing her passion.

Resources

1. The Women In The Arena

2. Listen on Apple

3. Listen on Spotify

4. Connect with Blessing on Threads

5. Read about Blessing on her website

6. ChatGPT: OpenAI

7. Other Tools mentioned: Airtable, Notion, Coda, SmartSuite

Quotes

1. "Keep saying yes and keep moving forward." - Blessing Richardson