From Swedish Nanny to Sexual Wellness Entrepreneur: Empower Women at 50 | Female Entrepreneurship
In this captivating episode of Storytime with Ellie, we're joined by Tess, a remarkable entrepreneur who arrived in the USA from Sweden in 1993 and has built multiple successful businesses while breaking taboos around women's sexual wellness.
Tess shares her fascinating journey from working as a nanny in Orlando to navigating careers in hospitality, property management, and eventually discovering her passion for women's sexual health and wellness. With 18 years of experience in the industry, she discusses how American attitudes toward female sexuality have evolved since she first began, and how "50 Shades of Grey" created a revolution in how women discuss desire.
This conversation explores:
How a chance encounter at the beach completely changed Tess's career trajectory
The challenges of discussing sexual wellness in the South compared to other regions
Why women over 50 need more education and support around menopause and sexuality
Practical advice for couples looking to reignite intimacy
Tess's new venture "Vibing with Tess" that combines sexual wellness with spiritual practices
Her upcoming women's retreats focused on spiritual healing and feminine empowerment
Tess also shares invaluable wisdom for female entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of perseverance through rejection and finding your supportive tribe.
Whether you're interested in women's health, entrepreneurship, or personal transformation, this episode offers candid insights from someone who has built a career helping women embrace their authentic selves.
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Tess Uddenback Slack
CEO of Vibing with Tess
So came to the USA back in 1993 with 2 suitcases to work for an American family and be a nanny- government culture program- after that I came as a student and went for hospitality - worked for Marriott for 5 years. Then property management where I learned a lot to later become a realtor. Started my women’s sexual health business in 2007 to stay home with my kids- worked hard had a big team - sold for 2 million $ over that hay days of was on board of directors / president club - earned trips all over the USA - Mexico / jamaica.
2016 I started full time as a realtor and stayed with the women’s business in the side. Divorced 2014 meet new husband 2013 after a very weird marriage that can be a topic in its own. Multi million dollar producer - but knew something was missing. Bought a 2nd home in 2020 use it as an Airbnb and 2024 we started a travel business.
2024 fall meet my new business partner at a retreat and knew that this was it to combine it all with women’s health/ travel and building a business to help. So an immigrant living my ultimate American dream with 2 homes - raised 2 kids one in accounting working and owning his own home and married at 24, youngest is 18 and in nursing program with 3 semesters left to graduate at 20 and built an empire that gives us the freedom to travel / live debt free. There is a start
