The Early Days: why did you start a business

Are you thinking about starting a business? If so, we think you’ll enjoy reading about how these seasoned entrepreneurs thought about the question when they were in your shoes.
I’ve been a plus size model for ten years and although it’s an incredible job that I wouldn’t change for the world, it ultimately consists of bringing someone else’s vision to life. I’ve always been a more creative person that loves clothing, design, and having fun with style so I wanted to finally build something of my own. Read more>>
I never thought of my “own business” as an actual business, in terms of monetary income as the main intention for being created. My mind is constantly brainstorming new and random ideas – project plans – just based on the things I experience, see, hear, read; within so many different domains of life; Read more>>
I’d always wanted to be an artist growing up. I loved all mediums but, perhaps even more, I was gripped by this romantic idea of the artist as someone who not only made art but who created a thoughtful and beautiful world around them – who lived an artful life. Read more>>
I am been in the ‘Home” industry in one way or another since college. I have my degree in interior design, and fell into the escrow world for about 8 years, then moved to loans, and eventually wanted to take my knowledge and get into real estate so I could help clients with a very well rounded knowledge base of the compete industry. Read more>>
In my early 20’s, I was struggling with chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia. I was in debilitating pain that left me unable to complete regular activities. I saw all my friends enjoying their lives and I felt so left out. I was taking opiates every day to deal with the unbearable pain. Read more>>
Growing up in an entrepreneurial household, the idea of starting my own business always excited me, but I couldn’t decide on “the one” – the right product or service, that is! I built a solid career with the transferable title of Success Manager and had a lot of fun working in various industries and businesses in Melbourne, London, Sydney and San Diego. Read more>>