Meet Jenny De Leon

Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Jenny De Leon. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Hi Jenny, thank you so much for opening up with us about some important, but sometimes personal topics. One that really matters to us is overcoming Imposter Syndrome because we’ve seen how so many people are held back in life because of this and so we’d really appreciate hearing about how you overcame Imposter Syndrome.

I don’t know if this is something we ever overcome, but I do think this is something we can learn from and begin to understand about ourselves. And it’s also something we don’t have to listen to. One of the biggest surprises for me on my journey to understanding more about myself and my thoughts was that I don’t have to believe everything I think! For me, imposter syndrome shows up with thoughts like “you don’t belong here” or “you’re never going to be able to do this” etc. When I hear those thoughts, I know that’s my fears kicking in and I’ve learned over time to move forward anyway, even if I’m afraid. I don’t have to believe those fears I’m thinking. Often I’ve found that the thing I’m afraid of isn’t really that scary, it’s just my thoughts around it that end up making it worse for me. My experience has been the more I practice moving forward even if I’m afraid, the easier it is to keep going. One of the best pieces of advice I ever heard was “get comfortable with being uncomfortable”. That’s a great motto for life and has helped me to see that I don’t have to wait for the day I am 100% sure or fully comfortable to do something, because that day is likely to never come!

Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?

My name is Jenny Kerr De Leon & I’m the inventor of the Repeatabl Travel Systems. I’ve traveled by air as a Business Consultant for many years. One of the big struggles I had when traveling was maintaining my skin care routine on the go. I always flew with a carry-on which meant I was limited by the liquids I could take due to TSA Regulations. I’d often have to pick and choose what products I could take, just to fit everything in my quart bag. This was frustrating and took up way too much of my time each week to plan and organize. As I was searching for a solution, I realized women business travelers are an underserved market. There was not a product on the market that solved the frustration of packing your quart bag with ALL your skin care products and that’s why I’ve developed Repeatabl Travel Systems.

The Repeatabl Travel System consists of a tray with 6 pods that securely hold your favorite skincare products in travel-sized portions, ensuring TSA compliance and organized packing when you just want to fly with a carry-on. Repeatabl comes with a built-in spatula for easy & sanitary product application. It is specifically designed to address the common challenges faced by business travelers flying with a carry-on and struggling to pack their skincare products for shorter trips. Traditional larger travel bottles, often around 3.4 ounces, are not practical for just a few nights away. Most travelers don’t require a full 3.4 ounces of their favorite product for such short trips.

With Repeatabl, you can customize the amount of product you carry by using several pumps or pea-sized amounts. This not only saves space but also allows you to bring a variety of different skin care products. Unlike larger bottles, Repeatabl’s compact size ensures you have room for other essentials in your quart bag. Additionally, by bringing only the necessary amount, you minimize product waste and save money, as you won’t end up with unused product upon returning home. Repeatabl empowers you to travel light and efficiently, without sacrificing your skincare routine. When I pack for my trips, I can generally take 15-17 products in my quart bag when I travel with Repeatabl!

Repeatabl started as an idea that I could help make packing your quart bag easier when flying with a carry-on. I’m so proud of how far we’ve come! It took 6 years and Repeatabl now holds 4 patents and a trademark. Repeatabl’s uniqueness lies in its ability to specifically address the frustration of packing a quart bag for women business travelers. By offering a compact, TSA-compliant system with customizable pods, Repeatabl streamlines the packing process, allowing women to efficiently organize and carry their favorite skin care products without the hassle of traditional travel containers. This solution ensures travelers can maintain their skin care routine and stay confident while navigating TSA regulations. With Repeatabl, you no longer have to compromise on your skincare routine or worry about leaks and spills during transit. It streamlines the packing process, maximizes space in your quart bag, and ensures that your essential skincare products are readily accessible wherever your travels take you. No product left behind with Repeatabl!

Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?

I think the most impactful qualities on my journey were resilience, determination and trusting in myself and the process. It took me a long time to get where I am today and I wanted to quit many times. But quitting would have been the easy way out! So I made a commitment to myself I was not going to give up, I didn’t come this far to only come this far and even as things have gotten tough, I kept going. There also comes a point where you just have to trust everything is going to work out, even when you can’t see it in the moment.

To close, maybe we can chat about your parents and what they did that was particularly impactful for you?

I grew up working in a family owned business. My parents owned a hardware store and I started working there at a really young age. By age 12 I had a checking account and was learning how to manage my own money for the things that only kids want to buy. This was so different from all my friends who had to ask their parents for money when they wanted something! I continued working at my parents store through high school and college and from a young age I learned about responsibility, money management and so much more. I saw first hand what it means to be an entrepreneur and small business owner, the ups and downs, the importance of relationships and how to talk to and interact with people. This was so impactful for me and still one of my best memories growing up. I think this experience in my childhood is what has given me the courage and determination as an adult to invent a product and stick with it to offer it to the world.

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