#BossBabes

Meet Rachel
from BOXED Gift Co.

Can you tell us a little about you?

Where do I start...? I am an artsy dork who also happens to be a wife and mom of 2 boys. I consider myself an extroverted introvert and a complete home body with the exceptions of trips to target, my moms house and an occasional girls night out.  =)

Can you tell us a little about your business?

BOXED was launched in 2017 in hopes to create a unique, fun and easy gift giving experience. We offer a wide variety of gifts for just about any occasion! We pride ourselves in filling our boxes with amazing, hand crafted goods made by fellow small businesses.

What made you want to start your business?

Back in early 2017, one of my brothers and his wife just had their first baby. I was searching the web for gifts I could send directly to their house.  Nothing stood out in my search and the thought came to mind that I could create something cute and practical. That is where the initial idea was born. I ended up launching BOXED 3 months later.

Why do you think it is important for women to support other women?

Historically, women have been suppressed. That being said, we have also been put at odds against each other... Who is prettier, who is smarter, who is most influential...etc. So instead of being at odds with each other in attempt to make ourselves look or feel better, we should stick with being confident in our own skin and support one another, because when we do, incredible things happen.

If you could go back in time and tell yourself one thing when starting out, what would that be?

Don't let "copycats" get to you. In the beginning, I took it so personal when I saw another company open up shop and start using the vendors that I worked so hard to find. The old saying "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery" has helped me immensely.

What were some obstacles/challenges along the way?

I think the biggest obstacle has been juggling between being a stay at home parent and a business owner. It's hard to accomplish everything in a days work, but I have managed fairly well thus far. 
(I take lots of baths in the evenings to make sure I fit some "me-time" in.)

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?

Greece. My husbands family is from there and we visited back in 2013. I can't wait to go back with my kids and visit other parts of the country.

Which babe in history would you want to have lunch with, and why?

I would have to say Maria Montessori. Maira was a pioneer for education of children. She created her own teaching method based on her observation of children and how they learned.

Why is it important to have a personal brand?

A personal brand allows you to self-manage your life and career without depending on others. It allows you to be creative and limitless and take your business as far as you want to take it. 

A big thank you to Rachel for all the insight into her company and explaining a little bit about her experiences. She is a true success story with an amazing imagination that created this company from the ground up and is killing it. We love you Rachel! Check out her socials below, follow them, support local businesses and support the women busting their asses everyday in work and their family life.