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

Hi Hailey, what role has risk played in your life or career?
I think risk is not only an essential part of life but also one of the most effective litmus tests for growth. In most business models, the amount of risk being taken directly correlates to the progression of growth and engagement seen across all departments. I started my company on a frustrated whim because I was tired of building castles for the people I was working for and winding up with nothing for myself. To build the life I wanted, security came on the other side of risk. It was only a matter of if I was willing to take the leap… or so I thought. I quickly discovered that risks are like potato chips – one is never enough to satiate the craving.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
My career has had more twist and turns than Game of Thrones and Fight Club put together! I have had the opportunity to wear a variety of titles in my working years, and have gained unique perspectives on each role I held due to my curious nature and problem solving skills. I discovered that while I could quickly become an expert in one area or field, I found so much more fulfillment in roles that allowed me access to the whole picture. I liked understanding how everything worked together and so began my relationship with Operations and Administration.
Once I understood the role I wanted to play, I was able to take jobs specific to the progression of those dreams and found myself running full speed. I was surrounded by incredibly talented individuals, some of whom had already started their businesses and many that were still dreaming. I quickly realized that what a lot of my friends and associates had in common was the gap between their role(s) as “dreamer” and “doer”. It is essential to have clearly defined expectations of each role within a company model and no one person can do all roles effectively past a certain point of growth. It may work starting out, but it is not sustainable for success.
As an individual, community has always been largely important to me so it was no surprise that the solution to most of my career frustrations would result in building the exact community I was looking for. While it has been exasperating at times, I wouldn’t trade it for the world because it has prepared me for what I’m building today! Hailstorm Creative Solutions is a collection of all the random tips, tricks, hobbies and titles I have accumulated, all coming together to provide a well rounded and locally sourced service to business owners, both big and small!

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
My friends and I are all big fans of good food and live music so we would be making a tour de Atlanta for the music scene! A few of my favorite places to eat that we would definitely hit up would have to be Chai Pani for Indian, Little Bangkok for Thai, Fat Matt’s for some ribs, and then the Hotel Clermont for vibes and city views! The Georgia Public Broadcasting building’s parking deck has one of the best rooftop views of the city and its an easy drive up to catch the best sunsets!

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
The women in my life have been tremendously influential in forming this spit-fire of a human I’ve become. I have spent my life observing my mom, aunts. grandmothers and best friends and admiring how each one of them possesses such a unique capacity for strength, yet present their power so differently. Their collective approach to finding the balance between femininity and authority was inspiring and has continued to challenge me to think outside the box and do things differently. Just because something didn’t work the way I had planned, doesn’t mean there isn’t another approach to find success. This mindset has altered the way I see the world and face challenges. I am forever grateful.

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hailey.elizabethbaugh

Other: Hailey Rose on Spotify/Apple Music/Google Music

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