Purpose-Driven Success: Insights from Staci Swiderski on Business, Surrogacy, and Empowerment

Elena Apalkova and Staci Swiderski explore Staci's business journey in the surrogacy industry, highlighting the growth of FamilySource Consultants. They delve into the key ingredients of success, emphasizing the importance of building the right team and cohesion. Staci discusses her book "Purpose Driven Success" and shares her personal surrogacy experiences. The conversation covers business longevity, mentorship, and overcoming challenges, while addressing productivity, work-life balance, and defining success. They discuss the fear of failure, goal setting, and the role of technology. Staci shares insights on positive influences, decision-making, and her podcast "She Decides". The episode concludes with reflections on overcoming challenges and future plans. (0:00) Introduction of Stacy Svedersky and her business journey (2:23) Building a successful business in the surrogacy industry (5:12) The impact and growth of FamilySource Consultants (7:27) Key ingredients of success and the right team (11:04) Key qualities in hiring and team cohesion (24:03) Stacy's book "Purpose Driven Success" and personal surrogacy experiences (27:24) Business longevity, mentorship, and overcoming hurdles (29:39) Productivity, work-life balance, and defining success (40:50) Addressing fear of failure and setting goals (47:00) Perseverance and leveraging technology (49:53) Positive influences and decision-making importance (51:10) "She Decides" podcast: purpose and empowerment (52:38) Overcoming challenges and future plans (55:15) Acknowledging Stacy Svedersky and closing remarks