In this inspiring episode of Women Influencers, I sit down with Tina Thakkar, president of J. Sterling’s Wellness Spa and a trailblazing entrepreneur. Tina shares her incredible journey from growing up in a small town in India to building a thriving spa franchise in Orlando, Florida.
Tina opens up about the cultural challenges she faced as an immigrant in the U.S. and Canada, including learning a new language and adapting to unfamiliar environments. She details her pivot from a career in microbiology and IT to becoming a business owner, all while balancing family life and raising two daughters.
Tina shares how she and her husband left their high-paying IT jobs to pursue their dream of entrepreneurship, starting with one spa location and growing to five successful locations with plans for more. She talks about the financial and emotional challenges they overcame and the faith, hard work, and family support that kept them going.
Throughout the conversation, Tina emphasizes the importance of saving money wisely, staying disciplined, and inspiring the next generation. She also shares her passion for empowering other women through J. Sterling’s franchise opportunities, inviting aspiring entrepreneurs to take the leap and build their own businesses.
"Spend your money wisely." – Tina Thakkar
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