Balancing Business and Caregiving: The Power of Sisterhood and Resilience w/Rhonda & Michelle Smith

Sisterhood and resilience in business take center stage in this episode of An Appetizing Life. Lisa sits down with Rhonda and Michelle Smith, the sister duo behind 729 Beauty, to discuss building a meaningful brand rooted in authenticity, community, and inclusivity. Drawing from their Midwestern roots and caregiving experiences, they share how they balanced entrepreneurship with supporting their mother through her battle with dementia. Packed with heartfelt stories and practical advice, this episode inspires resilience, staying true to your values, and creating a business that tells a powerful story. 00:00 Introduction and Rhonda & Michelle’s Personal Background 02:16 Founding 729 Beauty 03:36 Challenges and Innovations in Haircare 06:53 Building a Brand and Overcoming Obstacles 11:25 Family Dynamics and Partnership 14:57 Caregiving for Mom 22:07 Balancing Caregiving and Business 22:54 The Importance of Self-Care 24:58 Challenges and Realities of Caregiving 29:05 Maintaining a Loved One's Identity 30:30 Support Systems and Resources 32:18 Resilience and Love in Caregiving 36:35 Future Plans and Brand Development 39:39 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude #womenover50 #secondact #womenentrepreneurs #resilience #caregivers ✅Follow Rhonda and Michelle: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/729beauty ➡️ Join The Appetizing Notes Newsletter: https://an-appetizing-life.kit.com/e484ec38c7 👋🏾 SAY HELLO! INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/lisamarietodd LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisamarietoddco/ FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/anappetizinglife 🎙️ LISTEN TO THE PODCAST PODCAST ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2tKQu5bb3DncF2y8VLLhLA?si=ZNRfKn3bRXmZdft1_9rN5Q PODCAST ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/an-appetizing-life/id1769692365 🎥 TOOLS I USE TO CREATE MY VIDEOS: ECAMM: https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive/?fp_ref=lisamarietodd DESCRIPT: https://get.descript.com/3u7tdwmf20p9 MUSIC: https://share.epidemicsound.com/8hu3zu KIT [for email]: https://partners.convertkit.com/s58ouwu0k9cc NOTION [for productivity]:  https://affiliate.notion.so/brw2emeyjt1h ✨ SEE ALL OF MY VIDEO EQUIPMENT AND FAVORITE THINGS: https://www.amazon.com/shop/lisamarietodd DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. I may receive a small commission if you purchase a product or service with my links. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting my channel.