Thinking through whether to start a business – whether to take the risk, whether to go out on your own – isn’t easy. So we asked some entrepreneurs we admire to tell us about how they thought through the process of starting a business.

Christine Cabanilla | College Student & Up and coming Entrepreneur

I started making flowers from pipecleaners after seeing it in a video. I had made them to gift to my boyfriend and my family and his thought that they were great and I should sell them. For the some time, I just took the compliment and thought nothing of it, not until I saw videos of people starting their own business or making money from their art. This ultimately inspired me to do the same and also thanks to the continuous compliments I got from making flowers or some sort of artsy stuff lol. Read more>>

Alaidem Faride Vivas Hadgialy | International Horse Judge, Horse Assisted Therapy Specialist, Horse and Riding Trainer

I was born in Táriba, a town close to San Cristóbal, capital of the State of Táchira, located in the Venezuelan Andes, on May 22, 1971. I grew up in a working-class family of deep humanist principles. In my studies I have always stood out for my eloquence, joy, and entrepreneurial ability. From the age of eight, I started in the world of the Gaited Horse, thanks to which I toured the tracks of Venezuela, always achieving the highest awards for my region. In 1986 I learned to ride jumpers and trained with an excellent teacher and Olympic Medalist, Commander Rivas. Read more>>

Kayla Roberts | Licensed Esthetician specializing in body waxing and Brazilian wax

I really just wanted to help people feel beautiful in their own skin. So many people struggle with their skin or irritation from their choice of hair removal that I wanted to ease their burden and give them solutions to their problems. Read more>>

Terapon Thitathan | Mobile food vendor

When it comes to food I figured well, people have to eat everyday so it was a no brainer when it came time to start my own business. Read more>>