Starting a business is hard because it’s a fight with yourself, an internal battle – gaining the courage to get started, etc. Scaling a business is different – the challenges you face are mostly external to yourself. Each challenge has a million mini-challenges. We wanted to create a space for conversations and stories around growth and scaling. Below, you’ll find stories and insights from successful entrepreneurs across a variety of industries and markets.

Alice Ray

When I first picked up a camera at the age of 16, I had no idea the journey that awaited me. Over the years, I’ve learned that running a photography business is more than just capturing beautiful images—it’s a 24/7 commitment that requires strategic planning, consistency, and relationship-building. Read more>>

Megan Merola

I started by simply offering services to business owners for free or at a very low cost. Especially when you are young, it is imperative I believe to go above and beyond early stages in your career in order to make a name for yourself. I firmly believe it pays off. Read more>>

Jeanea Proctor-Mills

It all started small – I mean, really small. Charging $50 to $75 per graphic, just trying to see who’d be interested. It was all about getting my foot in the door, making a name for myself, even when it felt like nobody was willing to pay what I thought my work was worth. Read more>>

Hanna Defoe

When I started my wedding planning business in September of 2021, I was dead set on not having a team. With my experience as a HR coordinator in my full time job, I knew employees were lots of work and there was lots of paperwork to them! Read more>>