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.

Norma Jarrett | Writer and Creative

Originally, I had not intentions of becoming a published or independent author. I wrote my first novel in my last year of law school. I’d always been a writer and storyteller at heart. So I guess you say my path to creativity was very organic. I started a novel in a journal about five women lawyers. Self published and landed book deals with a major publisher. I’ve been in the book and other creative related business since. Read more>>

Crystal Manriquez | Auto Collision Specialist

My thought process was I have to think of something quick due to the fact that I just lost my job with an household named insurance carrier, while working with them I obtained my Texas Adjuster’s License and worked along side some vets in the insurance world and had some great mentors. Before then I was in the body shop business for 10 years and 6 years managing at our Family owned body shop where there my brother took me under his wing and had me start writing estimates and learning the office side of the business. Read more>>

Jesse Field’s | Chef

After making other business money and doing what i love to do why not do it own my own.. Read more>>

Lulu Eye Love | Practioner of Intuitive Coaching and Consulting

Growing up, I was always eager to help people in whichever manner I could, primarily through conversation. After a significant breakdown that resulted in a breakthrough, I realized I had a lot to share. What I would communicate and how I would convey it were important considerations to address. Over the course of several years, there were a number of occurrences and a’ha moments. I finally decided it was time to go public, and I decided to start with general zodiac readings on YouTube. Read more>>

Trevyon White | Professional Chef

For me, starting my business meant building a brand and name for not only myself, but my family as well. Growing up I always knew that I wanted to be a Chef. I discovered my passion for cooking in high school, but it wasn’t until years later that I decided to pursue culinary school and become a professional chef. Read more>>

Robyn Rausch | Play Therapist & Speaker

I began Calming Communities as an informational platform in 2016. The thought back then was that I was so frustrated with all the information about child development, mental health needs, and learning that was not getting to parents and teachers. The invention of MRIs and their increasing availability for research, we have all this new information about how child brains work. A lot of the images prove old versions of parenting that are behavior focused and reward and consequence focused are not only ineffective but sometimes harmful. Read more>>

Hope Watkins | Ceo of Your Brand In Print(ybinprint.com)

Starting my own business was an accident. At an early age I got a job at the school decided i was going to be the best 9-5er ever, but then big business showed me how ruthless they were and my mind set shifted for ever. It took me some time to find my footing in this business world I went through a few different businesses and rebrands, but I wouldn’t’ve change my journey for anything. Read more>>

Mary Ann Hughes | Special Needs Divorce Coach

When I was faced with divorce several years ago, as a mom of two children on the autism spectrum, I was overwhelmed and didn’t know where to turn or what to do. I eventually found the resources I needed and got a great result for my family, but it was a long, hard road getting there. I spent so much time, money and emotional energy trying to figure out how to navigate the process and advocate for my kids’ needs, and I didn’t want my hard-earned learnings to go to waste and not benefit other families facing similar challenges. Read more>>

Savannah Martin | Event Designer

I have always dreamed of owning my own business and being my own boss. Owning a a business gives you a freedom that you don’t find elsewhere, and a sense of accomplishment and success.. I am able to work at my own pace in my own ways doing what I love. I’m passionate about being creative and I love being able to share my creations with others. Read more>>