Detroit Mom’s Local Love series highlights local women and the businesses they have built. We love supporting small business! Today’s Local Love Spotlight belongs to Magda Girao, owner of Michigan Pediatric Therapy.
To start, we asked Magda to share a few fun facts about herself with us:
- She is trained in craniosacral therapy for pediatrics.
- She collects angels.
- She adopted her son!
We asked Magda to share a little bit more about her business with us next. Get to know her and her business, Michigan Pediatric Therapy, below!
How did you come up with the idea of your business, and how did you start?
“When I brought my son home. He had so many issues that traditional therapy services could not address. I began a journey to learn as much as I could to help him and other children. So I could use all I had learned, I opened up my own practice. I wanted to make a bigger difference for children! [And] I am committed to children to keep moving forward.
“I cashed in my retirement savings account and took a leap of faith. I rented a space, printed business cards, and started marketing my business.”
Knowing what you know now, is there anything you would have done differently when you were first starting out?
“No, the journey taught me to have courage under fire. It taught me to think in the avenues of possibilities.”
What is the best business advice you’ve ever been given?
“Keep generating no matter what it looks like!”
Have you faced adversity in business due to being a woman? How did you navigate that?
“Different men consultants said I did not have what it takes to make it. I navigated by telling them to watch me succeed.”
How do you persevere in challenging times?
“I keep my focus on the children and the difference I want to make. I know God blessed me with a gift to help children. Before I take my last breath, I will make a difference for thousands. I will teach upcoming therapist[s] what I know so that millions can be impacted. Change the world with our knowledge!”
What impact do you want your business to have?
“To become a place where people feel at home and know that we will advance their lives and children’s lives to be successful and living a life of freedom from struggle. When children graduate from our services, parent[s] know that their lives have changed for the better.”
What are the pros and cons of being a woman business owner in 2024?
“Pros: we get to be creative and create from nothing. Our nothing opens up possibilities like a flower blooming.
“Cons: we have to prove ourselves over and over again.”
What knowledge would you share with someone who wants to become an entrepreneur?
“Everyone fails. Failure one day just defines the direction to the next success, arming you with tools and knowledge. This way you know the way.”
What do you do for personal and professional development?
“Mentor, listen to live seminars, watch recorded training videos. I believe in life, there is always more to learn. That makes life exciting!!”
What mantra or quote do you live by?
“Carpe Diem–Seize the day!!!”
What’s your favorite place in Detroit or Michigan?
“True Rest Spa–because it is important to take care of you, too.”
Where can our readers find you on social media?
You can follow Michigan Pediatric Therapy on Facebook, Instagram, and on their website!
