It’s wild out there and the struggle is real. Entrepreneurship is no joke, everyday is a new challenge, a new up, a new down, it never stops. The action, the drama, the energy is addictive and it’s why so many never want to retire from entrepreneurship. We’ve asked some very talented entrepreneurs to share some of those crazy stories with us.

Steve Ramona

I owned a Recycling business from 2006 to 2013. Business was booming. My staff was happy. Money was not an issue. I worked with the government, which paid me for the work we did. In 2012 things started to change where money was not coming in. They had changed the rules of payment. So I did pivot for a year changing how we would make money with our business. I worked for about 6 months, then all businesses stopped coming in in 2013. Read more>>

Shane Cunningham

One of the wildest things to happen to date in my career has to be getting invited onto the Steve Harvy Show on NBC television, only two weeks after moving to Los Angeles. I remember I was struggling to get going, to make the connections and ultimately to fit in to a world that seemed to far out of reach yet everything I wanted. Read more>>

Neel Metha

Our team approached the formidable challenge with unwavering enthusiasm in response to a client’s urgent request for a bespoke vehicle that was very low in supply and wanted to have it custom-built. The initial phases of the project were characterized by a commendable synergy between our team and the client, resulting in the successful identification and securing of an ideal vehicle within the specified budget and timeframe. Read more>>

Kelly Peck

My advice is; give people a chance. Early in my career as a producer, I hired an all female crew for a production. The energy on set was incredible, and you could tell our female talent felt exponentially more comfortable. To this day, I am still so proud of that work (Shoutout Kajal and Tehillah). After that, I made it a point to ensure my teams were always diverse and inclusive. One time, that meant learning sign language to direct talent that was profoundly deaf. I know I go above and beyond. Read more>>

Ally Stone

Being a woman in the business world has been quite the ride, full of challenges and victories. If I were to drop a nugget of wisdom for building a more inclusive workplace, I’d say let’s open up the conversation. We need to chat about the stuff that affects both men and women working together. When we get everyone talking and understanding each other, we break down walls and make a workplace where everyone feels valued. Let me share a little snippet from my own journey as a woman in the speaking industry with The Inspired Leader. Read more>>

Jason Vaughn

Creating a more inclusive workplace is crucial for fostering creativity, innovation, and a sense of belonging for everyone. As a Black creative director aiming to promote diversity in the industry, here are some pieces of advice based on experiences and observations: Representation Matters: Ensuring diverse representation in your team, from entry-level positions to leadership roles is important in an environment where people can easily be overlooked. By embracing diverse perspectives and experiences, they enrich the creative process and offer varied insights. Read more>>