Establishing your own firm or practice is an incredibly daunting task. From myriad of legal and regulatory hurdles to the financial and career related risks, professionals who choose to start their own firm have to overcome so much and so we wanted to reach out to those who’ve done it successfully for advice, insight and stories.

Emily Roose

When I started my interior design firm, I was not sure if I was ready to dive into being a business owner. I had spent by that time about 8 years in my industry working for other designers, an architectural firm, two custom home builders, and showrooms learning everything I could about the business and what direction I wanted to take. Read more>>

Evana Valenzuela

I started investing in real estate a couple of years ago, realizing that my property has increased in value by the following year. The following year I invested passively in a couple of deals. Read more>> 

Sarah Roman

When New York was preparing for the world to reopen in July of 2020, I knew I would have to start looking for work again. Before the pandemic, I was a full-time (30 hours/week) massage therapist at the Plaza Hotel. Read more>>

Brittany Latrice

Starting my own coaching practice was a journey driven by passion and a desire to make a meaningful impact and build community. The early days were filled with both excitement and challenges. Read more>>

Cherlonda WestleyHenry

Growing up in Louisiana, I was always complimented by my structured cheekbones and beautiful skin. These early affirmations sparked a lifelong passion for health, wellness, and natural beauty, particularly anti-aging. Read more>>

Miriam Zylberglait

Embarking on the journey of starting my own concierge virtual practice was both exhilarating and daunting. It was a decision born out of a desire to provide the kind of care I truly believed my patients deserved – personalized, holistic, and utilizing the latest in technology and evidence-based medicine. Read more>>

Kristina Bhimineni

As more and more friends were coming to me with questions about their running, how to train for different races and so many things related to health and fitness. I realized that being a coach was something I was meant to do. Read more>>

Jennifer Wozniak

Starting Bene was a journey of growth and adaptation, driven by a shared vision to meet the evolving needs of the private practice world. Independently managing our own solo private practice and experiencing the desire of people to engage in therapy, it was quickly realized that we were fortunate enough to experience a consistent flow of inquiries and referrals that we couldn’t manage on our own. Read more>>

Jessi Holden

It was thrilling starting my own business. I definitely had rose colored glasses on at first but ultimately realized how much I enjoyed working for myself and forging my own creative path. Read more>>