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It’s been inspiring to read about how your family is preparing you to take over the business. My mentor tells me every family business faces the same challenges and milestones, no matter where in the world they're located.

My experience as a second-generation member has been similar to yours. I’ve been involved in the business for more than 10 years. During this time, I’ve had the chance to experiment and focus on the bigger picture as well as details.

While I’ve been able to make decisions and contribute meaningfully, I haven’t yet reached the point where I have autonomy on the same level as my father. While I can't wait to be fully in control one day, I trust the transition will happen naturally when the time is right.

Can you tell us how your family business is preparing you for taking over?

Allowing me to experiment as much as possible. They don’t want me to get caught up in the day to day operations, they want me to focus on the bigger picture.

connecting me with different people and resources.

Sending me to conferences abroad and within the country.

Reviewing my work on a weekly basis to guide me.

Setting targets to help me understand what needs to be done.

Recommending books and videos to watch.

letting me make my own decisions, regardless of whether they’re wrong or right

cherry 🍒

Are you the sole heiress to the family business?

It's me and sibling, who is also involved in day to day operations.

How & Why Gatekeep Yourself

I loved this tweet so much that I sat down and brainstormed how to gatekeep myself. ✨💋🍷

This is something that has been on my mind since entering the business world and representing our family business at events, in negotiations and meetings.

As a naive 20-something, I had to make a conscious effort to learn not to share too much about myself and family.

Even if I had a row with my sibling that same morning, at the afternoon industry mixer I'll only talk about how harmoniously we work together.

People in business, as well as any acquaintances, are not your friends. Most people you encounter daily as a young woman don't have your best interests in mind.

Here are the minor details you can share with anyone that seem personal but don't reveal anything significant about your life:

Favorite foods: Mentioning your favorite snack, dessert, or a specific dish you enjoy.

Music preferences: Sharing a song or artist you’re currently listening to.

Pet peeves: Mentioning small things that annoy you, like loud chewing or slow internet.

Daily routines: Talking about how you like your coffee or a morning ritual like reading the news.

Hobbies: Discussing a hobby you’re interested in, like gardening, knitting, or collecting something simple.

TV shows/movies: Mentioning the show or movie you’re currently watching or have recently enjoyed.

Childhood memories: Sharing a funny or light story from your childhood that doesn’t reveal much about your personal life.

Weather preferences: Talking about how you prefer rainy days to sunny ones, or vice versa.

Travel dreams: Mentioning a place you’d like to visit one day, without giving away any travel plans.

Favorite color: Sharing your favorite color or type of clothing you like to wear.

These details create the illusion of being open without revealing anything that could be used to deeply understand or analyze your life.

Gatekeep yourself, stay classy. 🎀🪞🩰🦢🕯️