Pat Lynch is the editor-in-chief of WomensRadio and Womens Radio Network, produced by Women's Online Media and Education Network (W.O.M.E.N.). In 1969 at the age of 25, Pat was the first woman to begin an advertising agency single-handedly in the South and had been listed twice in The World’s Who’s Who of Women and most recently in the International Who’s Who and Strathmore’s Who’s Who. In this episode, she talks about her early involvement in politics and government jobs before transitioning to entrepreneurship and nonprofit organizations. Listen in to learn how having the right mentor can transform your career or business to the next level. You will also learn why you shouldn’t allow failure to define your path and should instead use the lessons to grow. Key Takeaways: The importance of listening to your heart when starting a business to succeed The power of having the right mentor to help you take your business to the next level The benefits of networking in nonprofit boards for career development Learn to rise after failure and allow it to act as a lesson to do better The power of trusting yourself and being persistent in your career or business