Today we’d like to introduce you to Barbara Perkes

Hi Barbara, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.

I’ve always been an advocate for the powerless or maybe better stated for bringing out the power that each of us has. I wanted to find a way for everyone to realize that and to use that power for good. Auntidote has a support community where the idea was to crowdsource life lessons of courage, inspiration and motivation. There is power in knowing you’re not alone, in working through challenges and there is power in sharing your story with others.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?

Anytime you build something new from the ground up, there are challenges. But this was a passion project so it’s all about collaborating and finding the best way forward in order to help the greatest amount of people possible. Our north star was always purpose driven around supporting people on their journey.

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?

I was an athlete before I knew what that was. Growing up with (3) older brothers, I made the teams even as the 4th player in baseball, basketball, football and tennis. I was undersized and not as strong so I had to be smarter and work harder to compete. My brothers did not take it easy on me, but I never quit. I may have cried and screamed and yelled, but I never quit. I practiced into the night and worked to improve every day. I took this mindset of improvement and discipline with me throughout high school, college and in my professional life. I’m in the Hall of Fame in my high school, at my college and now I’m working to make a dent in the universe with Auntidote.

Can you talk to us about how you think about risk?

The only risk in life is not taking one.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://auntidote.com