Accidental Entrepreneurship: Discovering Success Through Intuition

In this episode host Rea Hailley continues her series called "five questions and one wild story fempreneurs to watch for" and engages with entrepreneur Thea Rouble. Thea shares her unconventional path to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the intuitive journey that led her to co-found multiple successful companies, including a pipeline construction firm and the innovative software company, Opolee. Through candid discussions, Thea highlights the surprising challenges of entrepreneurship, the importance of resilience, and the power of human connection in business. Listeners will gain insights into navigating adversity, the essential role of authenticity in female entrepreneurship, and the unexpected moments that reassure us we are on the right path.

Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast where we showcase fascinating people who are Leaders, Innovators, and have Big Ideas! Host: Rea Hailley Driven by a deep-seated belief in the power of entrepreneurship, Rea leads New Idea Machine in empowering businesses with innovative digital solutions. Having witnessed the grit and triumph of her parents building a business from scratch, Rea is passionate about enabling significant revenue growth and seamless operations for startups and Small/Medium Businesses, ensuring their dedication translates into tangible success.

Guest: Thea Rouble brings over 15 years of experience in the energy industry, with a strong focus on operational processes and financial oversight. As a passionate and driven leader, Thea is deeply committed to helping businesses become the best version of themselves..

Show Links:

• Opolee Solutions Inc.

Show Quotes:

"Growth comes with some pain... It's in those moments of discomfort where you need to rise to adversity." "We started building this software program for internal use, but it turned into something bigger than ourselves." "If you are working towards your goal and it's where you're meant to be, it will work out."

Credits... This Episode Sponsored By: New Idea Machine Episode Music: Tony Del Degan Creator & Producer: Al Del Degan