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.

Maria

I really enjoy highlighting old celebrity homes and their graves. I find historic spots and those lesser-known, off-the-beaten-path locations fascinating, even if they have a slightly morbid twist. Read More>>

Margie Woods

The thought process behind starting Language of The Soul™ came from wanting to live in alignment with who I am. I’ve always been creative, and through my own journey I experienced firsthand how healing art was for working with my childhood trauma. Later, while earning my Masters in psychology, I connected the dots—I understood why it was healing and kept following what I already knew in my bones. I didn’t want the traditional therapy route; it felt too clinical and limiting. Starting my business gave me the freedom to bring those worlds together and create a space where women can reconnect with themselves through creativity in a way that feels real, safe, and freeing. Read More>> 

Wendy Paulson

The idea for ILUMA was born from a very personal place. During COVID, while working in the ICU, I experienced some of the hardest moments of my career, witnessing both the fragility of life and human resilience. It forced me to step back and really ask myself what mattered most. I realized that time is something we can never get back, and my promise to myself is to build a life filled with purpose, without missing the moments that matter with those I love.
For me, ILUMA is more than a med spa, it’s a sanctuary. Read More>> 

Mingfu Han

When I started ICMA, my thinking was about solving a few gaps I kept noticing. First, musicians often grow the most when they connect—sharing ideas, rehearsing together, learning side by side. We need more platforms for that kind of exchange. Second, classical music still felt distant from many audiences, and I wanted to make it easier for people to discover and enjoy. And third, I realized that even when musicians created excellent work, their performances often didn’t reach beyond a small circle. Read More>> 

Maksim Iv

I used to have a band and I decided to create some merch for us. That was the first step. I really liked the result and it made me think it would be interesting to design a few different t-shirt prints and share them with people. This was back in 2007 when I was inspired by the stories of Benny Gold and Johnny Cupcakes. That’s how my very first brand of t-shirts and hoodies was born. Read More>>

Julia Loggins

I spent most of my first 20 years hospitalized with “incurable“ autoimmune and inflammatory gut conditions. In fact, doctors told my parents I wouldn’t live to be 17..

Through natural protocols that connect the physical, mental and emotional components of wellness, my body completely healed. I have two beautiful, healthy children doctors told me I would never have. I have more energy, mental clarity and joy at 70 than I did at 20! If I can heal, anyone can. Read More>>

Meghan Keane

The idea behind Double Standard came from noticing a gap between identity and value. I identify as a lesbian, but I also value caviar and champagne—and for some reason, those two things weren’t seen in the same room. It always felt like it had to be one or the other. I wanted to create a space where I could be all of myself, surrounded by people who felt the same way. Read More>>