Marilyn Moss Rockefeller - adventures from barefoot to boardroom
Jun 3, 2023 ·
35m 56s
Episode 154 of Stranger Connections Podcast: "Leadership, in my mind, was simple. It was all based on respect and trust." ~ Marilyn Moss Rockefeller Prepare to be genuinely 'wowed' by...
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Episode 154 of Stranger Connections Podcast:
"Leadership, in my mind, was simple. It was all based on respect and trust." ~ Marilyn Moss Rockefeller
Prepare to be genuinely 'wowed' by the fantastic story of Marilyn Moss Rockefeller.
Her book is "Mountain Girl; from barefoot to boardroom" and it is the remarkable story of a life that began on an impoverished Appalachian farm to the boardroom of a multi-million-dollar company, and eventually marrying into one of America's most famous families: the Rockefellers.
There is no way Marilyn ever thought she would one day create a multi-million-dollar company with absolutely no business experience. But backing away from a challenge was never her style. Ever.
Widely recognized as a successful and socially responsible business leader, Marilyn co-founded Moss Tent Works with Bill Moss in 1975. Eventually becoming president / CEO, she was recognized by New Hope for Women for establishing supportive workplace policies for domestic violence victims.
In this episode:
Join me on Facebook: Lisa David Olson. I'm a speaker, business humorist, author, and inventor of a new energetic deck of cards full of fun and team-building prompts! Reach out for details: lisa@lisadavidolson.com
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"Leadership, in my mind, was simple. It was all based on respect and trust." ~ Marilyn Moss Rockefeller
Prepare to be genuinely 'wowed' by the fantastic story of Marilyn Moss Rockefeller.
Her book is "Mountain Girl; from barefoot to boardroom" and it is the remarkable story of a life that began on an impoverished Appalachian farm to the boardroom of a multi-million-dollar company, and eventually marrying into one of America's most famous families: the Rockefellers.
There is no way Marilyn ever thought she would one day create a multi-million-dollar company with absolutely no business experience. But backing away from a challenge was never her style. Ever.
Widely recognized as a successful and socially responsible business leader, Marilyn co-founded Moss Tent Works with Bill Moss in 1975. Eventually becoming president / CEO, she was recognized by New Hope for Women for establishing supportive workplace policies for domestic violence victims.
In this episode:
- Being raised by grandparents in West Virginia; the effects of returning to her Mother
- Living in a 'paper' home and traveling in a 'paper' boat
- Obtaining a pilot license / two different crashes in one night
- Getting arrested while pregnant
- Being one of the first business owners to offer insurance to a gay couple
Join me on Facebook: Lisa David Olson. I'm a speaker, business humorist, author, and inventor of a new energetic deck of cards full of fun and team-building prompts! Reach out for details: lisa@lisadavidolson.com
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