Spotlight Member Karina Birch

Karina Birch

Rocky Mountain Soap Co.

Tell us about your business and why you chose this path?

I have had my business for 17 years, since 2000. Started it directly out of University.

What support did you need to get started and keep the dream alive?

Support came from everywhere. Cold calling people I wanted to learn from, books, courses etc.

How do you create work-life balance in your world? Is there such a thing?

I don't believe in trying to balance work/life. This is an overwhelming approach to try and do it all. Instead, I prioritize on what's important to me, choosing where I spend my time and most importantly where I don't.

What do you think it takes to be a successful entrepreneur or business person?

Just doing it. You will never know all the answers or what's around the corner. Build a strong network for when challenges occur. Focus on the end goal and be clear on where you are going.... not how you will get there.

What is your life motto?

If you want to cross the ocean, you have to first lose sight of the shore. - Christopher Columbus

Tell us about a challenge that you have faced in your own life that has influenced who you are today!

It's all the small and medium challenges that are happening regularly that have taught me to relax... everything is out of control.

Who has influenced or inspired you and why?

I get inspired by thought leaders, inventors, talented people... I love biographies.

Who is a Woman of Inspiration to you? Why?

Someone who feels fear and does it anyway.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Still growing my business and watching my oldest graduate from High School.

What attracted you to The Nest?

All of the smart women

My go to drink is...

Wine

I cannot live without my....

Cleansing Oil and Bamboo Face Polish

My passion is....

My family

My favorite destination is....

Where I live, Canmore

Charity I support .....

Fast and Female

My power song is.....

My breathe is the beat I come back to. It's my power song.

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