Most entrepreneurial ventures begin with a carefully formulated
business plan, detailed projections and capital investment.
But what is the "X factor" that takes a company from zero to
$250 million in just four short years? Origami Owl Co-Founder
and CEO Chrissy Weems shares how a business founded on
the hopes and dreams of her 14-year-old daughter did just that
thanks to the power of emotional connection, a pay-it-forward
mindset, and a focus on empowering others to reach their dreams. Origami Owl co-founder, visionary, speaker, entrepreneur, wife of 25
years, and mother of five children. Chrissy Weems graduated at the
top of her class at Arizona State University, while she worked as an
interior designer and artist. Following a suggestion by her 14-year old
daughter, they turned a shared passion of making jewelry into a
business, building a community of 30,000 designers. She was
also named one of “The Most Influential Women in Direct
Selling” by Direct Selling News. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx