Starting a business is a commitment and requires dedication, resources and sacrifice. We asked some of the rising stars in our community how they thought through the idea of starting their own businesses.

Devina Pacis | Aesthetic Injector

Starting my own business was a decision born from a profound desire to have a deeper impact in the aesthetics industry. As an Aesthetic Nurse, I had the opportunity to work closely with clients and understand their unique needs. However, I realized that to truly manifest my vision of personalized, holistic care, I needed to step out of the confines of structured employment and launch my own medspa. Read more>>

Danielle Krippes | Photographer & Content Creator

My photography career began during COVID back in 2020. I had lost my main job just like everyone else and started thinking of ways to make money while still being safe. I was gifted my first camera in 202o when I graduated from college. Growing up, I was always interested in a artistic career but could never pin point what I wanted to do exactly. Read more>>

Andrea Contreras | Insurance Agency Owner

I wanted to set my family up to be independently free from corporate companies, if they chose to in the future. It allowed me to be as creative as I wanted to help grow my company. I love the freedom behind it. But with that comes the responsibility of actually making it work and succeed – so the pressure is definitely there. Read more>>

Chelsea Eichler | Brow Artist and Brazilian Wax Specialist

As many, during 2020 I had a thought – “what Is stopping me from doing more?” At the time I was a Nurse working 12+ hour days. and those shifts still did not seem enough. I always wanted to be able to do more. I decided to end up putting my Nursing Career on pause and decided – I want to be an Esthetician. Something I always wanted. I wanted freedom, financially and mentally. I wanted to serve people but a different way. Read more>>