This week, host Lorie Jones sits down with Janete Parente, owner of HB Medical Billing and author, for an inspiring conversation spanning Janete's humble beginnings growing up in poverty in southern Brazil to her courageous leap into the unknown and entrepreneurial success as an immigrant in the United States.
Janete shares the trials of starting over in a new country before building a successful company and reflects on the difference in credibility that introducing women with their highest titles can make. The conversation explores lessons about reciprocating support on the road to financial independence, valuing opportunity, self-advocacy, lifting others, hard work, faith, and learning from both failure and success. She offers heartfelt advice on overcoming cultural and gender barriers in business.
Tune in as we examine the pivotal moments and fearless mindset that define Janete Parente's extraordinary life and career journey.
Show Highlights:
- Rising out of poverty by deeply valuing education. [07:18]
- The power of help and hard work on the entrepreneurial path. [11:06]
- Do we make enough use of senior entrepreneurship latitude? [17:40]
- How do you respond when clients dictate your career goals? [21:31]
- Self-advocacy taught by a straight talking American husband. [24:16]
- The importance of early practice in communication. [28:16]
- Benefits of opening an IRA account for financial security. [30:36]
- Adopting a “learn, then teach” mindset for collective value. [32:56]
- Why women must present each other with their highest titles. [34:26]
- Achieving success against the odds to be able to give back. [38:28]
Find Janete Parente on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/janete-teixeira-parente-5403a33b/.
You can also contact Janete via email at office@hbmedicalbilling.com.
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