What even is a “regular” job? Semantics aside, the heart of our question is about those moments when the stress of entrepreneurship is mounting – do you ever sit back and wonder what if you had just been working for someone else, what life would have been like without all the stress?

Blake Munn

I’ve thought about this question a lot. Am I truly happy when I’m alone in the studio late at night cranking out arrangements? What about when things don’t go according to plan and I am so frustrated? Sometimes I wonder, “If I had a regular job, I could just clock out, go home, and turn it off until the next day.” Read more>>

Seth Moore

I feel incredibly fortunate as a business owner. The idea of a normal 9-to-5 seems so distant now, because I’ve found something I truly love and am passionate about. Tattooing isn’t just my profession; it’s genuinely my life’s work and my greatest joy. When you pour your heart into something like this, it stops being “work” and becomes a part of who you are. For 17 years, I’ve poured my passion into tattooing, and this year, I finally realized a long-held dream: opening my own shop. The journey has been incredibly rewarding, and I’m thrilled with this new chapter. Read more>>

Dhivya Srinivasa

I have never once regretted being a business owner, because I started out in the “regular job”. I was fresh out of fellowship and the academic system makes you feel grateful for any job at all, undermining the value and expertise in your training. I joined a prestigious institution in Los Angeles, and the red flags were abundant from Day 1. I was the only female in the division, I was not offered equal pay to a male colleague despite my overwhelming contributions to productivity (we have numeric metrics for this, it is not up for interpretation), and I had no real control over my time and schedule. I decided to leave and launch my own private practice and I am so excited to see more and more physicians doing the same. Read more>>

Jerrine Plunket

My job as a photographer can get crazy at times. I am often driving all over town fulfilling many different photo jobs. My photography varies from food, portraits, car, family and product photography. It’s a big range and they all require different elements such as lighting and equipment. There are times when I feel. Read more>>

Jazmin Ramos

I wouldn’t trade my job for anything else. I absolutely love my job. As a mom of 5yr old I’m able to work around my clients.
I used to have a factory job. I didn’t mind it. Had great benefits but emotionally & physically tired of that job. So I decided to go to college and attend the nail program.. Read more>>