Q&A4Her: Carolyn Harrington

Did you ever imagine yourself achieving what you have? 

Actually, yes, this and so much more.  I am always focused on educating people about ways to live a healthier life.  I have so many ideas for future endeavors.

What in hindsight would you say you underestimated about your industry or business and why?

The complexity of setting up a new item for each customer in the retail market.  For instance, the forms that need to be completed, the promotions that need to be setup for the year, or the logistics of setting up distribution of the product is something I very much underestimated.  I never imagined there was so much involved with each new outlet we opened.

What is the best business-related advice you have ever been given?

“Every problem is an opportunity”.  When problems arise, which they always do, instead of looking at them like they are show stoppers, or something that gets you down, we look at them as opportunities.  We believe they are taps on our shoulders that say something isn’t right or something needs to change.  Maybe we need to go in a different direction, or change our focus or something.  Whatever the problem is, we approach them with ways we can improve to get beyond it.

What do you love most about what you do and why?

What I love most is a purpose in life.  I have found a calling to educate and help people live a healthier more happy life.  If people using our products, or reading our information walk away with any information that will help them live healthier and happier, then that is what it is about for me.  I want to make the world a better place one person at a time.

What if you knew then what you know now – what would you do differently and why?

I would have believed sooner that I could have achieved anything.  I don’t know why we waited so long.

When you are not working, how do you like to spend your time?

First, between family and work, there is not much time to do other things.  But when I do, I like to be moving about outdoors playing paddle tennis, skiing, hiking, or just a walk in the neighborhood.  I also love to read and learn about as much as I can about anything.  I am a sponge for information.

If you had to share one final though without audience of thousands of women in business, what would it be?

If you have a dream, have faith and follow it.  Just keep moving towards it as if it is a given.  So many times we stumble upon obstacles that are discouraging at their least and show stoppers at their best.  But if you act as if you will reach your dream no matter what, you always seem to find a way to get there.

About Carolyn

Carolyn Harrington is a certified Holistic Health Practitioner and trained in many aspects of natural medication, including nutrition, herbs and various mind/body therapies. Carolyn created Maty’s Healthy Products, a line of all natural, gluten-free products enriched with powerful immune supportive ingredients, which are then formulated into therapeutic blends to enhance the body’s natural healing capabilities. All Maty’s products are safe, simple and effective and made in America using socially responsible practices. For more information visit: http://www.matyshp.com/

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