We had the good fortune of connecting with Asia Grisby and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Asia, what role has risk played in your life or career?
Risk is an inevitable part of life. It is impossible to avoid it entirely and taking calculated risks can lead to great rewards. In both life and career, taking risks can lead to personal growth and greater success.

In life, taking risks can lead to new experiences and opportunities that can broaden your perspective and enrich your life. It can also lead to personal growth and confidence in your abilities. I have taken risks in life that were good and some that weren’t, but each risk taught me something new.

In a career, taking risks can lead to new opportunities for growth and advancement and potentially take you to the next level. Not everything I have tried I have been successful at. I have taken many losses and had many growing pains. I think the most important thing is that I never give up. I might have to change routes, or maybe even the vehicle, but I know my journey is to greatness, and with my ambition, I will achieve it.

However, it is important to take calculated risks and not recklessly put yourself in danger or harm’s way. It is also important to learn from failures and mistakes, and not let them discourage you from taking risks in the future. Always be willing the be a student because you can learn something from every person that you meet.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
Most people call themselves a jack of all trades, well I really kind of am. I’ve always had a hustler mentality to try to stay ahead of the curve. My mom instilled in me at a very early age that nobody is going to hand me anything, if I want change I have to make change happen. I feel like the more you know about various subjects, the more equipped you are to handle what this crazy world throws at you.

I believe what sets me apart from others is my bubbling personality. I also have a sincere and genuine spirit about me. Most people are just in it solely for money whereas I enjoy it for the connections I make and the lives I get to touch. I’m also not a gatekeeper. I enjoy helping others and want others to be successful.

When climbing the ladder to success nothing is easy. Having to learn every role from bookkeeping, accounting, and marketing, to website design, customer support, and manufacturing can be overwhelming. On the days I don’t feel motivated I allow myself time to not do anything and give myself a break. The next day, I get back up and get back on the grind.

The most important lesson I have learned on my journey so far is to not give up and just take things one day at a time. I’ve also learned that not everything has to be perfect and just starting is the first step.

I would like the world to know that I’m not afraid to fail, or make mistakes and that anything Asia Grisby touches, she will give her all.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Being an entrepreneur doesn’t allow you much time to enjoy the outside world. I enjoy doing new things so if I had a friend coming in town, we would try a new restaurant and activity each day. Nashville has new spots and things to do popping up all over the town. I would put options in a hat and we grab and go.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I would love to dedicate my shout-out to my village. That includes anybody who knows me personally. Everyone has supported me in ways that have helped me grow my business rather sharing a post, buying s product, or just simply putting my name in rooms that I am not in all had hands in getting me where I am today.

I am blessed to have the village that I do from personal friends, and business friends, to strangers.

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