Meet the amazing woman who launched Nav.it. Erin and her team are on a mission to elevate the way women live. They believe it is high time women start talking about money, life experiences, and all their unique perspectives.
On a mission to shake things up.
What's your job title & how did you get where you are today?
CEO/Founder - Worked in sub-Saharan Africa for ten+ years and came back to the U.S. in 2015. Realized women in this country have an amazing opportunity to change the world. The next step in balancing our society is for women to understand their worth and economic value. So, I found an investor and started Nav.it.
Tell us about a day at work you'll never forget!
The day I pushed the 'red' button for our app to go live will live with me forever!
What's your advice about growing a brand or a personal brand?
I've been on a journey to find the perspective I want to share. I have a million thoughts and ideas and opinions but honing the ones that are most relevant and push my company forward has been a good journey of self-discovery.
How do you prepare for negotiation conversations? (pay raise/promotion/brand partnership, etc) We'd love to hear all your hacks & top tips!
For team members, I always try and set up expectations prior to the meeting so that if we have to have a hard conversation the information is not new. If it's an investor, I try and assess my range of acceptable terms. What I'm willing to give and what I'm not willing to compromise on. I'm also still learning and telling myself that I am not the sum of one experience but all the experiences I've had in my life helps me reduce my fear about individual situations.
“I have a million thoughts and ideas and opinions but honing the ones that are most relevant and push my company forward has been a good journey of self-discovery. ”
Did you ever agree to something in a negotiation you now regret doing?
I am generally a doer and historically was determined to get the job done no matter what. I have had to learn over the years that I am not a one-woman show and finding ways to push the project forward, with the talent and team members available, is a much more sustainable approach as well as a better skill set to develop for a leader. Bulldozing and doing it yourself don't work in team environments.
