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Women Who WOW gamechangers • PRESENTED BY PLANITINC.?•! • WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

“THERE IS NOTHING THAT IS WASTED IN OUR LIVES.”

CARMEN TAPIO FOUNDER AND CEO NORTH END TELESERVICES

CARMEN TAPIO NORTH END TELESERVICES

FOUNDER AND CEO, NORTH END TELESERVICES

What is your favorite inspirational quote?

Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”

~ King Solomon

If you had not followed your current career path, what do you think you might have done instead?

I would likely be a landscape designer, landscaper or in some field of design.

If you could go back in time and visit your younger self at the start of her career, what would you say to her?

I would say it’s going to be fine, keep going. Everything you are doing and learning will make a difference now and in the future. I would also say you are perfect just the way you are and you don’t have to measure to other people’ ideals.

What have been the best innovations or technological advancements benefiting your business since you started?

We have always been a people-centric organization underscored by best-in-class technology. Our top-box technology enabled us to quickly expand our work-from-home operations, which has been a game-changer for our clients.

What have you enjoyed most about being an entrepreneur/business leader?

I love creating things from a blank sheet of paper. I love involving and collaborating with others— watching them grow, achieve and shine!

What are some of your future aspirations?

My future aspirations include continuing my work leading Forever North Real Estate as a real estate developer, growing Nebraska Black Women United (www.nebraskablackwomenunited.org), growing North End Teleservices LLC (www. northendteleservices.com) and hopefully lots more gardening and starting my beekeeping!

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve received?

You can make a difference by creating jobs, putting people to work and taking care of families.

What or who inspires you?

My parents inspire me. The human spirit inspires me. I’m inspired by God.

What do you want people to know/remember you for?

My hope is that I am remembered and known for caring about people and for improving the lives of people and moving our community forward in a significant way.