Serving Authenticity with Ciji Castro

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10/17/23 • 17 min

In this episode, host Lena Gosik-Wolfe chats with Ciji Castro, the trailblazing entrepreneur behind Domestic Gourmet. From covering the New York Food and Wine Festival to launching her own products, Ciji is a woman who epitomizes passion-driven entrepreneurship.
"I've always been confident, but when you are in a business where you are asking people to give you full access, it takes a willingness to be told no." - Ciji Castro

Dive into a conversation that touches on:

Authenticity in Business: Why being true to yourself is non-negotiable for success.
Confidence and Tenacity: Building resilience and authority in a crowded online market.
Emotional Engagement: Ciji's journey in connecting with her audience through the universal language of food.
Thought Leadership: What it takes to establish yourself as an authority in your industry, even if it's male-dominated.

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Dive into a conversation that touches on:

Authenticity in Business: Why being true to yourself is non-negotiable for success.
Confidence and Tenacity: Building resilience and authority in a crowded online market.
Emotional Engagement: Ciji's journey in connecting with her audience through the universal language of food.
Thought Leadership: What it takes to establish yourself as an authority in your industry, even if it's male-dominated.

Connect With Ciji

Ciji's Website

Let's Connect:

Schedule a Call:

Inspired by today's episode? I'd love to chat with you! Book a free call with me today to explore how we can ignite your brand's potential together.
www.lenadesigns.studio

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Conversations From the Little Pink Book - Serving Authenticity with Ciji Castro

Transcript

Lena00:00:00.922

I am super excited today to be able to introduce you to the incredible Ciji Castro , the force behind domestic gourmet . She's not just a culinary genius . She is a global sensation who has captivated the world by unapologetically showing up as her authentic self .

Lena00:00:28.832

Hey ladies , welcome to Conversations from the Little Pink Book . I'm your host ,