Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in personal development but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Dr. Tia Murry, Founder of FLI LLC., located in Oklahoma City, OK, USA.

What's your business, and who are your customers?

I am known as the FLI Chick, a Motivational Speaker, Certified Mindset Coach, 2x- Best Selling Author, and Business Flight Plan Strategist. I have over 20 years of organizational leadership within local/state government, well-known non-profits, and small businesses. Through my experience in organizational and entrepreneurial leadership, I  developed the "Catch The Red-Eye to Success Organizational Health Assessment. " I have managed multimillion-dollar budgets and significantly increased organizational revenue by building sustainable financial growth strategies via her assessments.

Tell us about yourself

Storytelling has always been one of my gifts… except when it came to telling my own story. Lacking confidence in what I had to say often had me labeled as the "quiet one." I had a desire to speak but was afraid that my message wouldn't be understood (due to often being told to "speak clearly").

I am a single parent of three children who struggle with how to make everything work. I evaluated my situation to determine how I was able to handle the responsibility of the job and the demands of being a single parent. I realized it was my habit. Good habits are how I was able to strategize, organize, and navigate the responsibilities of both worlds that I love dearly.

It wasn't until I found the boldness to share my story with others that I began to SOAR. Growing into my confidence and the ability to speak for myself was a journey of inner conflict that I WON!

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

I received an Honorary Doctor of Philosophy Entrepreneurship & Business Administration- Trinity International University of Ambassadors. My years of hard work as an entrepreneur and corporate executive were recognized, and I didn't realize how many people were inspired by my journey.

What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?

Mindset. Your mindset is the key if you will succeed or fail. The right mindset will also help you to become consistent. There will be times you will feel overwhelmed and may want to give up, so being consistent will help during those challenging times.

What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?

  1. Keep learning about your business. Be the expert in what you do.
  2. Learn the financial aspects of running a business and know when to get help.
  3. Keep a coach/mentor in play which will help you to grow so your business can grow.

Is there anything else you'd like to share?

Here are my accolades: Women of Distinction by The United National Global Women Foundation, Community Service Excellence Award, Exceptional Leadership Award, and Lifetime Commitment to Community Service and Empowerment of Others Award.

Where can people find you and your business?

Website: http://www.fliwithtia.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrTiaMurry
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tia_theflichick/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tia_murry
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtiamurry/

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