We were lucky to catch up with Blaise Vonbruchhaeuser recently and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Blaise, thanks for joining us today. We’d love to hear about the things you feel your parents did right and how those things have impacted your career and life.

My mother always put my education first. She drove a 3 hour commute, round-trip to my school, to ensure that I received a well- rounded, exceptional, education. Now that I am a mother, I understand the sacrifices one must make to put their children in the best position. My mother exposed me to ethnically diverse communities, so I could understand people of different cultures and values. I was able to relate to the homeless man on the street, and the Ivy League trust fund kid that never had a financial worry in the world. My mother’s tactics of parenting made me humble and empathetic towards people. She taught me how to understand people through the art of listening. These interpersonal skills transferred to my business; and I was able to engage with many of my customers. Business acumen can be synonymous with earning considerable profits; but communication with clients is key to forming and establishing solid, long-standing, business relationships.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers

I have worked in corporate sales for years, but I wanted to progress within my company. I encountered a glass ceiling in my workplace that I was unable to surpass; and I was becoming depressed, as a result. Then, I was recruited to work as a freight broker, but I had no experience brokering freight. I figured I would try something new, because I wanted a fresh start. My training as a freight broker was intense, and sometimes I felt totally lost. I had to retain so much new information, and sometimes I felt like I was not retaining anything by the end of the training session. I would go home, and look for information about the industry online, but I could only find very selective information. I noticed there were not many minorities in the industry, and decided I wanted to change that. I saw 20 year old’s making $5000 commissions each pay period, and wondered why minorities were not a part of this. I knew that minorities wanted a chance to succeed and take care of their families too, just like anyone else. I searched online and couldn’t find an online forum that answered Q&A questions regarding the trucking/logistics industry. My objective was to create an online community that introduced minorities into logistics, and a place where everyone can find jobs and resources in the logistics community. I started a facebook group called Minority Women In Logistics in 2020, pre- Covid. Within three months my group grew exponentially. The group also had a large presence in Canada and Nigeria. Members were so excited that they had a safe place, where they could learn and discover the industry on their terms. I was able to scale the business, because I had a lot of members that wanted to advertise their logistic business on the group. I created packages where they could advertise and livestream to educate members about their business or service. I wanted the brand to be more accessible to the world, so I created the website lohaul.com. My biggest accomplishment is designing the layout on a piece of paper with no tech background whatsoever. I am extremely excited about creating a” lohaul” app, which is currently in the making.

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

The most rewarding aspect of being a creative, out- of- the- box thinker, is being able to help others. Through my creativity, I was able to draw a map in my brain, showing me the future of trucking/ logistics long-term. I have a passion for philanthropy, and love helping others. Through my work as a tech startup founder, I am able to help more people on a larger scale all across the globe. I believe no human being should be left out of information that can improve or better their lives.

What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?

My goal is to be the first African- American, single- mother to transition my tech company into Unicorn status. I want to be able to speak to the youth, and let them know that options and good choices are free. The tech industry has created so many avenues for people to become successful. The irony is, you don’t have to actually be a tech genius. The only requirements are: vision, a goal, and direction.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.lohaul.com
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/minoritywomeninlogistics
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blaise-vonbruchhaeuser-686368107/
• Other: https://minoritiesinlogisticlist.com/ https://www.blaisevons.com/