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How to Embrace Your Unique Perspective and Achieve Unique Success This female founder says being different is a strength, not a weakness.

By Ximena N. Larkin

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In this video, Entrepreneur Network partner C1 Revolution talks with Lucy Angel, Founder of Luce Ends. The Chicago-based event programming business focuses on connecting people and brands through specially curated experiences.

Angel said it took time to come into her full self. She initially saw her different upbringing and cultural background as something that separated her from other industry professionals, but eventually, the founder realized her uncommon perspective could be a catalyst for success.

For developing strong business relationships, Angel emphasizes the importance of simply showing up. Angel discusses how her first experience working in the hospitality industry helped shape her approach to starting a new business.

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Related: How This Hospitality Entrepreneur Found Success After Switching Careers Twice

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Ximena N. Larkin

Writer, Publicist and Founder of C1 Revolution

Ximena N. Larkin is a digital strategist who specializes in using social media for public relations campaigns to create offline engagement. Based in Chicago, she is the founder of C1 Revolution and has worked on public relations, social media and marketing campaigns for companies. 

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