Charlotte Flair On How She Broke Out In A Male-Dominated Industry
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 26: American professional wrestler Charlotte Flair prepares to climb into the pace car to lead the field to the start of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 26, 2019, in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Charlotte Flair has become one of the top superstars in all of WWE regardless of gender and may go down in history as one of the top women superstars in company history.
Speaking with Entrepreneur, Charlotte Flair opened up about finding success in a male-dominated industry, the inspiration for her character, and joining WWE at what some may consider a later age.
Below are some highlights
Charlotte Flair on finding success in a male-dominated industry:
I am building my own legacy, and I truly believe that when you find something that you’re passionate about, it shines through. There’s nothing I am more passionate about than professional wrestling, and second to that is my love for the business. Believing there’s nothing that a man can do that I can’t helps me stay focused. People believe in me because I’m passionate about what I do and I am myself. Having the passion to continue to work at my craft, you can’t take that away. You can’t take away passion or love or work ethic or growth. It’s about having the belief that you are equal and that you can do exactly what a man can do. Authenticity is central to success, whether you’re in the ring or in the boardroom.
Charlotte Flair on the inspiration for her character:
I created this character of this woman that I wanted to be in my real life. It’s OK to succeed. You don’t have to apologize for being successful. You don’t have to apologize for being good at what you do, and I think, as women, we tend to feel like we can’t be all those things, but we are. We’re wives, we’re mothers, we’re sisters, we’re friends, we’re business owners. And having those life experiences to bring to the table, we’re actually more equipped, because with experience comes knowledge. When I step into the ring, even though I don’t feel like a superhero every single day, I am this dominant 13-time Women’s Champion. When I put on my robe and my gear and I lace my boots, I know that.
Charlotte Flair says there is no set age for success:
One last thing I want women to know is that I didn’t start in the WWE till I was 27, and I feel like that’s later in life. So, for women fighting for their dreams: Just remember that your age doesn’t matter. You can change the course of your life anytime. It’s never too late.
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