Kristin Revere & Alyssa Veneklasse, Gold Coast Doulas
"Begin with a solid business plan, but remember things don't need to be perfect for you to launch your business. Don't over-analyze or you'll never fully take the leap." Gold…
Amy Furman, Momma’s Home, LLC and MH Labs, LLC
"The most important thing I have learned as a business owner is to ask for help. You don't need to have all the answers to every challenge. There are people…
Destinee and Kemmie Sargent, Kuntry Cookin
"If it's in your heart and soul then just take the leap. It's not always easy but it is possible" - Destinee Sargent Things were not going exactly according to…
Theresa Mosley – Mosley School of Cosmetology
“Do your research. Follow your heart. Believe it’s possible…” Theresa Mosley In the early 2000s, Theresa Mosley went to a local salon. There she was told, “We don’t do hair…
Lisa Shaw, The Bigger Picture Photography
“You gotta go where your heart is.” – Lisa Shaw Lisa Shaw has been a sole proprietor for over a decade, and a photographer since she can remember. Through her…
Victoria Upton, Women’s Lifestyle Magazine
"Victoria didn't just change the Grand Rapids area with articles, inspiration, news, and events for women - she changed it throughout the state." Victoria Upton, founder of Women's Lifestyle Magazine…
Anne Cork, Annabelle Noel Designs
"Don't wait… It's so easy to think someone is going to do it better, that you don't have what it takes, but don't worry about being perfect, you just have…
Janice Dorsey, Diva of Design
Making #HERstory and Becoming #SHEroes, How this Entrepreneur Found Her Calling Through Art. Janice's story is one of perseverance and persistence; two very important traits for entrepreneurs to have. She…
Jill Wolfe and Carol Distel, GO Scavenger Hunts
"We have a lot of ideas and are fully capable… But having a solid foundation for our business, and knowing where we want to take it, was different." - Jill…
Elissa and Charles Roberts, Chuck’s Auto Repair
"Be direct and professional, and not intimidated by anyone just because of the industry you work in. Perseverance is key." -Elissa Roberts Elissa and her husband Charles started Chuck's Auto…