Women in Business: Real Advice from a Self-Made Entrepreneur
The Personal Side of BusinessJuly 08, 202500:54:50

Women in Business: Real Advice from a Self-Made Entrepreneur

Diana Barbiani went from surviving the war in Croatia to becoming a successful business owner, wholesaler, and philanthropist in San Diego. In this powerful episode of The Personal Side of Business, Diana shares how she built her first kiosk business from the ground up without speaking English — and turned it into a two-decade journey of retail, wholesale, and purpose-driven leadership.

We dive into the personal and emotional challenges behind running a business, why personal development is essential for entrepreneurs, and how giving back can actually grow your brand. Diana also shares her passion for helping women and nonprofits amplify their voices through smart partnerships and personal branding.

Whether you’re just starting out, running a CPG brand, or trying to merge purpose with profit, this episode is packed with lessons, laughs, and actionable advice.

www.therepacademy.biz
linkedin.com/in/diana-barbiani

Bio:
Diana Barbiani is a visionary business consultant, workshop facilitator, and speaker with over 20 years of experience in the retail and wholesale industries. Known for her heart-centered approach, she empowers entrepreneurs to align mindset with strategy for sustainable growth. Diana brings practical wisdom, transformational energy, and a deep commitment to helping small business owners thrive.
Diana is also a passionate leader of the San Diego Women in Business for Good giving circle, a philanthropic group dedicated to supporting local charities through collective giving. She actively promotes the circle, recruits new members, and seeks out impactful nonprofits that can be nominated to receive donations.
success stories, CPG strategy, Diana Barbiani, holistic entrepreneurship, local business support, nonprofit partnerships, women in business, personal branding, San Diego business, immigrant entrepreneur, small business advisor, business mentorship, social impact ventures, startup funding, cpg growth, diversity in business, giving circle,