We reached out to some of our favorite entrepreneurs and asked them to think back and tell us about how they decided to start a business. Check out their responses below.

LaLa Monroe | Hair Extension Specialist/Influencer & Brand Ambassador

Due to my past experiences, being overworked underpaid, and at times treated unfairly while working for other companies, it immediately became my go to obtain entrepreneurship and financial freedom Read more>>

Syd Silveous | Cosmetic Tattoo Artist

I always knew I didn’t want to work for anyone else based on my personality, different obligatory jobs, my upbringing (most of my family own their own businesses) & through being told at a young age all through school how I learned was “different”. Read more>>

Josue Ledesma | Writer, Actor, Artist

I had a full-time job for a long time but a lot of my work revolved around being creative. That was really helpful in taking on ad-hoc projects and writing for a few other colleagues while I was still working full time. After a few years of taking on these freelance assignments, I found myself with a decent portfolio and several clients under my belt. Read more>>