Levy recalls. “I remember calling my credit card company and saying ‘Hey, can I put payroll on my card?’ Eventually, I had to take out a loan at [a 50 percent interest] rate.”
The loan kept Alchemy 43 afloat just long enough: ultimately, it became a welcomed alternative for patients who couldn’t get into see their physicians for months, resulting in a surge in customer acquisition. By this point, Levy had proved out Alchemy43’s concept enough to catch the eye ofDuring our interview, Levy gave me insight into the resilience mindset that’s led to her success.
Levy did just that: “Worst case scenario [was] I get a job at Nordstrom at the makeup counter. I live with my dad. I get my coffee every morning. Realizing that is the worst case scenario kind of does give you the empowerment to be like,When I asked Levy to help me understand her fearless mindset, she explained that she was raised by South African immigrant parents who told she could “could have anything she wanted, if she was willing to work hard for it.