We were lucky to catch up with Brittnee Patterson recently and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Brittnee, so happy to have you with us today and there is so much we want to ask you about. So many of us go through similar pain points throughout our journeys and so hearing about how others developed certain skills or qualities that we are struggling with can be helpful. Along those lines, we’d love to hear from you about how you developed your ability to take risk?
I think my ability to take risks was woven into who I am from the start. Even as a child, I was never one to follow the rules just because they were there…I’ve always been curious about what might happen if I did things differently. I naturally gravitated toward going against the grain, questioning norms, and testing boundaries. As a teenager, that instinct definitely didn’t always serve me well, but it taught me resilience and self-reliance. Over time, I learned how to channel that same boldness in more constructive ways. Now, taking calculated risks has become one of my greatest strengths, and it’s played a huge role in shaping my success as an adult.
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?
I’m a military veteran, mom of two, and the owner of a bridal beauty business where I’ve spent years helping people feel their most confident. Alongside running my company, I’m launching a new event series called Makeup & Matcha, blending beauty education with community connection. When I’m not working with brides or planning events, I’m writing! So look out for a few projects coming out next year.
There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
Resilience carried me through the setbacks and pivots that come with both military life and entrepreneurship. Curiosity kept me learning whether it was new beauty techniques, better business systems, or simply understanding people more deeply. And building authentic relationships opened doors I couldn’t have forced open on my own. My advice is,
Get comfortable with discomfort. You’ll hear “no,” you’ll fail sometimes, but every experience teaches you something if you let it.
Stay curious. Take courses, ask questions, and be open to evolving. The people who grow the fastest are usually the ones willing to admit what they don’t know.
Lead with integrity and kindness. Your reputation travels faster than you do, and genuine connections will sustain you in ways you can’t always predict.
As we end our chat, is there a book you can leave people with that’s been meaningful to you and your development?
One book that deeply shaped my development is The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. It resonated with me because it speaks to the idea that each of us has a divine purpose (a “Personal Legend”) that we’re called to fulfill. One of the most powerful lessons I took from it is that when you move with faith toward your purpose, the universe rises up to meet you. Doors open, guidance appears, and even obstacles become part of your transformation.
It also reminded me that the treasure we’re seeking is often already within us. That truth has helped me trust the seasons of my life, release the fear of the unknown, and believe that every experience good or difficult is part of a bigger plan for my growth.
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