North Bay Woman

34 NORTH BAY WOMAN | F A L L 2 0 1 5 >> con't from pg. 32 longtime friend, Judi Shils, executive director of Turning Green. She easily lists off Griffin-Black's finest strengths. "They are her enormously kind heart, her loyalty as a magnificent friend, her work ethic and her belief in the best world we can aspire to create. "We can all learn something from Susan – how to run a business that is wildly successful from the heart and with tremendous smarts, how to collaborate and how to do business and do good at the same time." Seven Questions for Susan North Bay Woman: What are the three biggest lessons learned in your career? Susan Griffin-Black: "People are the most important assets, living an integrated life is sustainable and meaningful, and it's much easier when you're profitable." NBW: What do you hope will be your legacy? SG-B "That we will be remembered for doing it our way and that we were deeply engaged in people, planet and purpose." NBW: Best resource for business hopefuls? SG-B: "My favorite book is still ' Growing a Business' by Paul Hawken. It's totally stood the test of time. You need to work with people, even if it's on a part-time basis, to cover the skills you don't have yourself. You need a good team and a sounding board. And, you need to understand the balance sheet and cash flow. Cash flow rules are different than profit." NBW: What pitfalls should be avoided? SG-B: "Too much money too early. You'll spend it on the wrong things. I see these startup tech companies printing sweatshirts and other things. That's company money and it seems wasteful." NBW: The EO product of which you're most proud? SG-B: "I have two. One is the new transformative night serum. It's a new face care product and it's the best skin care product in the world. It's made of a complex formulation of vegetable oils, botanical extracts and essential oils that really improves the texture of your skin. And, I love our lavender hand sanitizer because I think it takes a mainstream necessary product and made it an effective, affordable product for traveling that smells so good, everyone leans over to ask about it." NBW: Best single piece of advice? SG-B: "Be kind…to yourself and to others." ■ EO Exchange is at 84 Throckmorton Ave. in Mill Valley. Store hours are 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays and Mondays. For more information, call 415-888-8839 or go to www.eoproducts.com. Susan Adler Photography. Debbie Wiemken & Rooney McAlonan Appearing at Cains Tires only, with all that style... where else would you want to go! –Pat McAlonan You all know my daughter, Rooney. She's been working at Cains since she was 17 years old. She is caring, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and a true professional. We'd like to introduce you to Debbie Wiemken. Debbie has been with Cains for 5 years and is equally as delightful to work with. Debbie has worked in the automotive business for 22 years. We are lucky to have her with us. Women Need Women When it comes to understanding tires & making a decision, with all the prices & brands, sometimes our women customers appreciate a softer yet educated approach in understanding their needs in the automotive world. CAINS TIRE Family Business Since 1957 1531 FOURTH STREET • SAN RAFAEL (415) 453-2942 CAINS TIRE Debbie Wiemken & Rooney McAlonan

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