ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT

DR. ROMA FRANZIA is a self-made success story. When she opened her pediatric practice in 1999, she had zero patients. The same was true when she opened her Face Forward Medical Spa in 2007. Neither practice had a business plan; both were merely thoughts and unclaimed desires. And yet, she thrived. Today, both practices serve thousands of families in and around the Chicago area, fulfilling the vision she had all those years ago.

What does the idea of power mean to you? Power is the energy source that resides within each one of us. It’s the fuel that drives the decisions we make in order to allow us to see and believe in something greater than ourselves. It starts with a whisper, a thought. Next, it develops through courage, self-reliance, and persistence that inspires us to ignite a fire by setting goals. It then becomes something real and tangible, an eternal flame transforming us into the best version of ourselves.

How should women support other women? I had to overcome the negative influences of my father and society that discouraged my professional decisions as a woman and owner of two businesses in Winnetka. I have experienced first-hand what it takes to pursue what is important to me. Today, I think of myself as a role model for women who possess that unlit flame. I reassure women who have a burning desire to make a difference and simply need encouragement and support.

What source do you draw power from? I attribute my personal power to that energy source of the Universe that flows through all of us—the power to create, to build, and to pursue passions with clarity and conviction.

For more information, visit drromafranzia.com or faceforwardamedicalspa.com.