In this special episode of Purposeful Prosperity, we feature Ingrid Thibodeux, the CEO of Citi Approved Enterprise, a full-service general contracting firm. Ingrid shares her journey from starting a construction company after Hurricane Katrina to expanding her business into new industries. She discusses the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated industry and how she overcame them. Ingrid also shares her passion for educating and giving back to the community, particularly in the realm of financial literacy. This episode also highlights the importance of mental health and the role it plays in achieving success and prosperity.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:
- Ingrid's transition from construction to the broader scope of Citi Approved Enterprise
- Overcoming challenges as a woman in a male-dominated industry
- The importance of purpose in navigating unfamiliar territory
- Ingrid's commitment to educating and training others, specifically in financial literacy
- Assisting clients through the insurance adjusting process to recover fair settlements
- The impact of mental health and the utilization of therapy and life coaching

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES:

"I'm a woman in a male-dominated industry. And I just stepped out on faith, and I'm almost 18 years in and out." - Ingrid Thibodeux

"But really what makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside is that I love educating and paying it forward."- Ingrid Thibodeux

I give a damn. And if something's wrong or there's something, an emergency with their family and they need to reach me, I always want to know what's going on in the company." - Ingrid Thibodeux

There is nothing wrong with supporting your mental health. This is a hard-ass grind. And if we don't put our mask on first, what good are we to our people?" - Jack Smith

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