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THE
authentic

elder

20 ENTREPRENEUR moms YOU’LL LOVE

“I love the freedom that comes
from being able to create the life
I want. I appreciate the learning
curves because although it can
be challenging at times, it’s
making me a better woman.”

Vikki Johnson
Founder & CEO of Authentic Living Enterprises
Washington, DC.
Vikki Johnson is a TEDx Women Speaker, Best Selling
Author, Soul Wealth Mentor, Associate Pastor, Emmy
Award Winning Media Executive, Founder of Girl Talk
Unplugged and a proud Mom. A graduate of Howard
University, her mission is to inspire women and girls to be
great in the mirror first, then in the marketplace.

Vikki Johnson
Twitter: @ElderVikki

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MMIA: How did you get started in your business?
VIKKI: The seed for business was planted in me as a child. My Grandmother
was a very successful Avon Distributor and she owned multiple properties. I
believe it was inevitable for me to journey into the adventure of entrepreneurship.
Serendipity is my FAVORIT E word because all my life I’m in the right place with
the right people to take advantage of opportunities for growth/expansion.
MMIA: How long did it take you to go from business idea to actually seeing
income?
VIKKI: Honestly about 18 months
MMIA: Do you ever regret your decision to become a full-time entrepreneur?
VIKKI: Absolutely not! I love the freedom that comes from being able to create
the life I want. I appreciate the learning curves because although it can be
challenging at times, it’s making me a better woman.
MMIA: How do you balance the roles of mommy and entrepreneur?
VIKKI: I balance the roles of mommy and entrepreneur by getting up early,
planning my top three priorities each day, being flexible, and making sure to be
FULLY PRESENT with