Send us Fan MailWhat if success is not about balance, but about building a life with purpose, curiosity, and impact? In this episode, Soon Hagerty shares how fleeing Vietnam as a child shaped her entrepreneurial mindset, why “business for good” has to be built into the model from day one, and the biggest mistake women founders make when chasing growth. This conversation is packed with honest insights on leadership, resilience, growth mindset, and creating businesses that actually mean something. Show NotesKey Takeaways Why the best businesses solve meaningful problems first  How Soon built mission driven brands without making impact an afterthought  The mindset shift from survival thinking to expansion thinking  Why curiosity and asking better questions are founder superpowers  The truth about “work life balance” and why Soon believes in seasons instead  How women founders can start giving back without overextending themselves  Why growth mindset is less about talent and more about learning fast Pivotal MomentsSoon’s origin story: From escaping Vietnam to entrepreneurship The rug pull moment: Losing a succession plan and starting her first agency The Good Bowl: Building a restaurant that donates with every purchase Growth mindset in action: Why founders must stay curious to survive The “seasons not balance” philosophy: A refreshing take on ambition and burnout Resources Mentioned Boundless Futures Foundation (BFF)  The Good Bowl  Hagerty  CHIEF  How Women Lead  Uber’s women driver initiative Favorite Quotes“There’s barely a risk you can’t unravel. So why not take it?”“You don’t create a business and then make it meaningful. You create a meaningful business from the beginning.”“The most important person you manage is yourself.”Connect + Learn MoreGuest: Soon Hagerty Founder, Boundless Futures Foundation LinkedIn: soon-hagerty-5637448 Instagram: @soonhagerty---Subscribe and ReviewIf you loved this episode, drop us a review, share it with a badass woman in your life, and subscribe to Badass Women in Business wherever you get your podcasts.Stay badass. Stay bold. Build it your way.Keep up with more content from Aggie and Cristy here:Facebook: Empowered Women Leaders  Instagram: @badass_women_in_businessLinkedIn: ProveHer - Badass Women in BusinessWebsite: Badasswomeninbusinesspodcast.comAthena: athenaac.com