Owners Club Talks

This Designer's 2nd Business is NOT What You Think... 😮 | Owners Club Talks E03 | Sonia-Lynn Abonejar

Episode Summary

Sonia-Lynn Abonejar is a creative force with a passion for design, culture, and community. As the owner of Emblem Skincare and co-founder of La Union Studio, she's forged an unconventional path from her background in urban planning to becoming a successful entrepreneur. In this episode, Sonia-Lynn shares her inspiring story of leaving a secure job to pursue her passion, the challenges she faced along the way, and the valuable lessons she's learned about building a thriving business. Her unique perspective on balancing creativity with operational rigor offers a true testament to someone who turned their dreams into reality.

Episode Notes

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Sonia-Lynn Abonejar is a creative force with a passion for design, culture, and community. As the owner of Emblem Skincare and co-founder of La Union Studio, she's forged an unconventional path from her background in urban planning to becoming a successful entrepreneur. In this episode, Sonia-Lynn shares her inspiring story of leaving a secure job to pursue her passion, the challenges she faced along the way, and the valuable lessons she's learned about building a thriving business. Her unique perspective on balancing creativity with operational rigor offers a true testament to someone who turned their dreams into reality.


 

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TIMESTAMPS:

01:18 - Sonia-Lynn's Unconventional Path to Design & Entrepreneurship

02:50 - The Organic Beginnings of La Union Studio: Helping Family & Friends

03:53 - Transitioning from Side Hustle to Full-Time Business

09:42 - Reflection on the Challenges and Rewards of Starting a Business

12:16 - Overcoming Obstacles & Finding Solutions as a Business Owner

13:42 - Balancing Creativity & Operations

16:30 - The Value of Owners Club: Community & Support for Entrepreneurs

23:29 - Sonia-Lynn's Proudest Accomplishments as a Business Owner

25:53 - Growing the Team


 

🔗 CONNECT WITH SONIA-LYNN ABONEJAR

👥 Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonialynn/

💻 La Union Studio Website : https://www.launionstudio.com

💻 Emblem Skincare Website: https://www.emblemskincare.com


 

🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN

👥 Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/

🐦 X : https://twitter.com/younghan_

💻 Website : https://www.alwayshan.com


 

🔗 CONNECT WITH OWNERS CLUB

👥 Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-owners-club/

💻 Website : https://www.owners.club/


 

🎙 ABOUT OUR PODCAST


 

Owners Club Talks is a podcast dedicated to sharing the inspiring stories of entrepreneurs and business owners by detailing their trials, triumphs, and strategies behind how they built their successful businesses from the ground up. Each episode features candid interviews with diverse founders, offering insights, actionable advice, and real-world experiences that resonate with aspiring entrepreneurs and seasoned business professionals alike.


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