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.

Cora Mercer | Founder & Owner of Tailored In White

I discovered my passion for tailoring at a young age, sewing my first outfit at just 9 years old. That early spark led me into the alterations industry, but it wasn’t until later in life that I saw myself as an entrepreneur. I recognized a significant gap in the bridal alterations field—most seamstresses worked solo, leaving brides vulnerable if something went wrong. Who would finish their dress if their seamstress was unavailable? Read more>>

Kim Prince | Founder & CEO of Proven Media

I love entrepreneurship. I love the freedom it gives me. It is not an easy journey, but it is gratifying. Read more>>

Lori Kirsch-goodwin | Founding Partner of Kirsch-Goodwin & Kirsch and mother of adult child with special needs

I was a civil litigator at a medium sized insurance defense firm when I was contacted by my child’s school advising they wanted to evaluate him. The process of evaluating him began for special education. I had some disagreements with the School District during the process and could not find a lawyer in the field of special education to help me. One of my partners at the firm I was at had a special needs child, so I asked him for help. He was wonderful and helped me navigate along with my sister who had been a special education teacher before becoming an attorney. She worked at the same firm as me at the time. Read more>>

Lindsay Soriano | Photographer and Nurse

I’ve always loved photography. From the days when I had a little point and shoot film camera and would take photos of my stuffed animals, to moving up to a point and shoot digital camera and documenting my international travels. Even with those less than ideal cameras I’d challenge myself to take a photo every day for a year to document the world around me. Read more>>

Jamie Herring | Owner / Principal Interior Designer

After twelve years in the Commercial realm of Interior Design, I came to the realization there would always be someone above me who made the final design decision, and I was merely a contributor. My talents and creative ideas were not being fully utilized. I had big dreams of being the one who created, set and implemented the big design goal & vision for my clients. I wanted to achieve their dreams and it was not happening. Read more>>

Dan Choiniere | Bartender & Hospitality Professional

I never really knew what I wanted to be when I grew up, in fact I still don’t. But looking at what I’ve done, I’ve always been the happiest when involved in some form of Hospitality. I love running my own businesses because I can dial in the experience for the Guests and offer them the kind of focused service and attention that I know I’ll keep them coming back and tell their friends. Read more>>

Diane Darnell | Personal Cleanout Organizer-Mover

I found through many years of moving furniture for people that there was a specific group of people who were in need of this type of service. Tailoring to people needs. Read more>>

Angie Moore | Co-Owner of A Bottle A Day

I played college golf at Washington State University and went to work for The Golf Channel following graduation. After a short professional playing career, I landed a coaching job at Oregon State University. In 2004, I was hired to start a women’s golf program at Fresno State. Being involved in the wine industry wasn’t on my radar until 2008 when I attended a NCAA coaching seminar lead by then Arizona State University Women’s Golf Coach Linda Vollstedt. Coach V was an incredible coach and every year she held a seminar in which she invited 20 or so coaches from around the US. Read more>>