Surviving Tough Times and Resilience: Bobby Oliver on Thriving Business -5

Business Misfits

In this episode of Business Misfits, Melody welcomes Bobby Oliver, a seasoned entrepreneur with a unique story. Bobby touches on the deep fulfillment she finds in supporting others, relates her journey from economics school dropout to thriving business owner, and reflects on the resilience forged through childhood chaos and unexpected trauma. Both hosts open up about their battles with mental health, including ADHD and imposter syndrome, exploring how these challenges shape their entrepreneurial spirit. With Bobby's captivating personal anecdotes, including her adoption story and an accident that unraveled her marriage, and Melody's own transformative experiences, this conversation is a goldmine for business misfits who thrive on overcoming adversity and embracing everything they bring to the table. Tune in to hear inspiring tales, valuable insights, and the humor that keeps them going.

Bobby Oliver is an entrepreneur located in Denver, Colorado. With a background in business and economics, she has successfully started, built, and sold multiple businesses over the past five years. Currently, Bobby's primary focus is on real estate investing, particularly in land acquisitions and development across Colorado. She is currently working with the City of Denver to create more affordable housing options. She attributes her success to the support of friends and the invaluable guidance of her mentors. Bobby has big plans for the future and is excited about the opportunities to make an even greater impact in her community.

Melody Edwards is a lifelong entrepreneur with a sparkly brain and a passion for building purpose-driven businesses. Over the past 25 years, she has successfully started, acquired, operated, and sold a variety of unconventional businesses, ultimately leading her to co-found HomeServiceVA.com with her first assistant, Din. Together, they built the company they wished had existed when they first started working together—a virtual assistant matchmaking agency that helps entrepreneurs streamline their operations with effective systems and talented virtual collaborators.

Being diagnosed with ADHD as a young adult changed her life. With newfound insight and understanding, Melody set out to master her brain's unique wiring, creating systems that allowed her to thrive in the "sparkliest" parts of her brain while delegating tasks that drained her. One of the most transformative decisions she made was hiring an Executive Assistant, which expedited her impact by allowing her to focus on the big projects and ideas that energize her.

Through her podcast, The Business Misfits, Melody shares insights from her decades-long business journey and interviews fellow unconventional entrepreneurs to empower others to embrace their inner "Bizfit" and build businesses on their own terms. Her mission is to help purpose-driven business owners craft their path with creativity, intuition, and heart.

Outside of business, Melody is a creative human who loves ALL THE THINGS… friends, AI, singing, bike rides, camping, crafting, ice cream, and building things. She lives in Western Massachusetts with her husband Matt, their children Sophia and Max, and their dog Shaun.

You can find all her things on www.melodythings.com

All the music you heard on the show today was written and recorded by Melody Edwards.

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