Recently, we had the chance to sit down with Lola Whittle.  Lola is the Director over at Renaissance Bayview helping emerging entrepreneurs realize their dreams in the Bayview. She is also a small business owner.

OK, OK – full disclosure – she is a great friend, as well.

Lola Whittle – Renaissance Bayview

What is your favorite part of a typical day?

Early mornings.  It’s when I’m at my best.  I particularly enjoy getting up and taking my dog for a long walk at Candlestick Park.  Our neighborhood is so beautiful.  I particularly love walking the paths along the water.  After that, I am charged and ready for the world.

Which part of your job would you gladly give up?

Internal and external politics.

What is the best advice you have ever received?

“Don’t beat yourself down when you make a mistake – it definitely wasn’t your first and guaranteed not to be your last.”

What keeps you up at night?

YOU MIKE – Just joking “Juggling all the balls and not wanting a single one to drop.  There are so many things to be done, so many people to respond to, and so many issues to resolve.  My life is full with love, family and friends, but fitting it all in is sometimes difficult.  With that said, after living life to the fullest (dining out after work with my special guy, catching a movie mid-week with my son, or taking time to read a favorite book), often times, I end up late still working.

What is your great extravagance?

Traveling to foreign countries, dining at the finest restaurants and surprising the special people in my life with incredible gifts.

What skill would you most like to improve?

Public  speaking.

What is your most treasured possession?

My integrity.

What talent would you most like to have?

Motivational Speaker.

If you could have a drink with anyone (living or dead), who would it be?

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama

What is upcoming at Renaissance Bayview?

• Contractor/Production, Distribution & Repair (C/PDR) Program
• Food Program (catering, manufacturing, retail, wholesale, etc.)
• Prison Re-Entry Program
• Developing Green and Sustainable Business Practices for our clients

Lola M. Whittle, Director
Renaissance Bayview
3801 Third Street, Suite 616
San Francisco  CA 94124
Tel. 415-647-3728, ext. 401,
Fax. 415-647-1542

www.rencenter.org

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