Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams is also a great businesswoman. In particular, Venus credits her father for all of her business success, as he was the one who planted the seed of entrepreneurship in her.
In a recent interview, the 40-year-old American spoke about her encouraging father from a young age. Both sisters, Venus and Serena Williams, have had great success in tennis and business.
However, they never stop recognizing their parents in everything they do. So when the presenter asked Venus about her parents’ role behind their business empire, she responded with her story.
“My parents are everything to me, everything. You learn the good, the bad, and the ugly from them. And luckily, my parents were 95% good, ”he laughed.
The father gave them opportunities that he did not have, says Venus Williams
Richard Williams, the father of Serena and Venus Williams, was born in 1942 in Louisiana.
Growing up in hostile conditions, she wanted everything for her daughters. So, he trained them in tennis and gave them business acumen. “He wanted us to have these opportunities that he didn’t have, so he encouraged entrepreneurship.
They gave us this entrepreneurial spirit, ”Venus said. In the future, the Williams sisters changed the face of tennis. And even today, they carry the same passion that their father nurtured in them.
To retell his great story, the American cable company HBO has made a movie about his life. Actor Will Smith will play the lead role in the film titled ‘King Richard’
Venus opens up about her idea of doing business Currently, the four-time Olympic gold medalist has her hand in fashion, interior design, and the protein diet. According to her, they are all born from a similar philosophy, a healthy lifestyle.
“I started my own sportswear company called EleVen,” he added. “It’s about finding the best of yourself and turning 10 and being 11. And helping people to be well and be their best”
In doing so, Venus has found the same ideology reflected in her life. “That is what has given me my best life, is to be well and to be my best. It builds confidence to be active and be well ”, he concluded.
When it comes to tennis, the Williams sisters are excited to add their value at the upcoming 2021 Australian Open. And at the business level, they are eager to grow more each year.
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