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About Dr
Dr. Daisy Valentine is a seasoned business consultant with expertise in accounting and finance. With more than 20 years in the accounting profession and 17 years in higher education, she earned a doctorate in business, accounting, finance, and quantitative analysis, supplemented by certifications in project management, Six Sigma, leadership, and business. In 2017, Dr. Valentine founded Valentine Consulting, a firm that assists small non-traditional businesses and nonprofits with financing and accounting services through an ongoing subscription model rather than traditional annual engagements. She empowers clients to simplify financial operations and achieve sustainability. Additionally, she serves as sales director with Mary Kay Cosmetics and has been a board member of Latino Lead for seven years, focusing on leadership development in communities of color. Dr. Valentine co-authored the number one best-selling international book Gifts of Pain, which addresses trauma, grief, and overcoming challenges before success. She is also affiliated with the National Association of Women Business Owners and prioritizes God first, family second, and career third, enjoying travel with her family.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Dr
01What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My best advice for the younger generation, younger women, is to seek leaders that are doing what you want to do. And ask questions. You don't know unless you ask questions, and then, you know, seek them as mentors, or, you know, or something like that, because you won't know what the next step is. Start networking yourself at a young age. I really talked to a lot of my students and say, find the volunteer networking events. How can you volunteer? How can you network yourself in front of these leaders? Because when they have an opportunity, they're going to remember you.
02What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
God first, family second, and my career third. Even though I sound very busy, for me, my family is really important, and we love to travel.
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