The first step to starting a business is deciding to start a business. They say the first step is the hardest and in our experience this is especially true when it comes to starting a business. Getting over the mental roadblocks can be tough, often harder to overcome than the challenges you’ll face once you actually start the business. Fellow entrepreneurs share their thoughts below.

Kayla Hall-ransom | FOUNDER/CEO of The City Juicery

Starting my own business was more about transformation than a lifelong passion for health and wellness. I didn’t begin my journey fully invested in wellness; it grew as I walked through my own path to healing. By December 2022, I started realizing that what had been a personal hobby—juicing and making smoothies—had real potential to impact others. Read more>>

Devanshi Patel | Henna artist & saree Draper

I had a regular 8-5 job. I never thought about business up until I had my son. My priority had changed I wanted to spend more time with him than at work. I wanted to take care of him by myself I was not comfortable with the idea of daycare or nanny. I was also diagnosed with PPD. When I saw the trust of my friends with their bridal henna in me, I thought this would be a good business idea. I started working on it. I had nothing to loose plus if this works I could balance the family and work more efficiently. As I was getting more work I realized I love being a henna artist this was my happy place. I decided to do it full time and slowly set up the business. I have never looked back and will never do I only want to keep improving and expanding. Read more>>

Few Blue | Band

When we first started this band, it was all about the music. None of us set out thinking, this could be a business. It was purely love, passion-driven, and spontaneous. But as we poured ourselves into every rehearsal, every gig, something clicked. We realized that the only limits were the ones we put on ourselves. We embraced that mindset, doubling down on our work ethic and channeling a fearless ‘go-get-it’ spirit. The drive to create, connect with fans, and push boundaries turned this from a project into a purpose. Now, we’re not just making music; we’re building something bigger than ourselves. Read more>>