Join Tracy as she speaks with Kalika Yap, a former journalist turned entrepreneur. They dive into Kalika’s inspiring journey from journalism to founding her own design agency. Key discussions include the challenges of transitioning careers, the essence of female leadership, and the art of testing business ideas. 

The episode also covers the hurdles women entrepreneurs face, the power of delegation, and how meditation can enhance energy and productivity. 

A glance at this episode:

[00:01:19] The Move to Los Angeles: Kalika Yap discusses the challenges she faced in finding a journalism job in Los Angeles compared to New York and her decision to stay in California.

[00:03:50] Transition from Journalism to Design: Kalika shares her journey from leaving journalism to exploring web design and search engine optimization, leading to the start of her own design agency.

[00:10:15] The Importance of Proof of Concept: Tracy and Kalika emphasize the significance of testing business ideas and concepts before fully committing resources to them.

[00:11:30] Being a Leader 24/7: Kalika offers her insights on female leadership, highlighting that being a leader is a continuous commitment, not confined to specific situations.

[00:14:17] Challenges Faced by Women in Leadership: The conversation dives into the difficulties successful women often encounter in corporate environments and the necessity of women supporting each other in leadership roles.