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.

Karma Banks | Bestselling Author, Herb Lady, Reiki Master Teacher

My thought process behind starting my business correlates with my own personal healing journey. I was pulled into various healing modalities and acquired a natural love for herbalism, metaphysical healing and therapies and later found through research that these were also the ways of my ancestors. While writing my book Mind Traveling I was introduced to and relied heavily on natural healing and from there, there was no turning back. Read more>>

Nicki Kris | Singer, Songwriter, and CEO

The idea for Sisters In Music (SIM) was born out of a deep passion for supporting and empowering women in the music and entertainment industries. As an artist myself, I’ve experienced firsthand the challenges that women face in these spaces—whether it’s a lack of representation, limited access to opportunities, or the need for stronger support networks. Read more>>

Deondre Williams | Entrepreneur

Starting Invincible Young Empire was a way to control our own narrative. A business that started as a few friends in high school that shared the same love for music and created a brand that ventured into different aspects of life. Invincible Young Empire’s vision has always been to control one’s narrative and to exercise one’s creative so the world can witness it. Read more>>

Megan Allred | Wedding & Lifestyle Photographer

When I started my own business, I knew I had a huge passion for photography. Isn’t passion what fuels us all when we start a new venture or journey? Going after something I truly wanted and desired was the best motivation I could’ve had for creating and building a business. I wanted to not only take photos, but to gift others the memories they cherish in preserved heirlooms. Our important moments in life deserve to be treasured for now and for always. Being responsible for capturing these moments is what fueled my desired to create a business in photography. Read more>>

Gowri Savoor | Visual teaching artist

A River of Light grew from my passion and commitment to community art and bringing people together in celebration through the vehicle of lantern parade. When participants attend community workshops to build lanterns (vessels of light), and process through the streets with them after dark, we form a literal river of light—a visual spectacle that creates joy, wonder, and a incredible sense of connection. Read more>>

Brianna Godberson | Podcast Host, Artist, and Business Owner

When I became a Mom, I realized I needed an outlet for myself. I had a first iteration of Femme Sauvage a couple of years ago, but was focused on painting custom leather and denim jackets for people. That slowed down a lot while having my son and took a lot of time to create just one piece. That idea slowly faded but after a couple of years, a new idea sprung. I felt so full of love and creativity after having my son, I was inspired to channel that energy into creating art. So the first drawings for the brand Femme Sauvage came into being. My very first drawing was my logo, a wild woman running with a wolf. Very much inspired by Women Who Run With The Wolves by Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés. Read more>>