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.

Gene Williams

I established my company, Premier Fitness (TM), in 2007 with my Personal Training certificate with ISSA. In 2009, I continued my fitness education with a Yoga-Pilates Certificate. In 2011, I got my certification as a Nutritional Counselor, and I finally secured my 200 HR Yoga Teacher Training certification with Yoga Alliance in 2019. Read more>>

Shayna Hiller

Thank you! I am grateful to be here and to share with your readers. When I became a health coach in 2008, I got serious about starting my own business. My training had equipped me with the skills to get clear with my vision and commit to the process. It was like a seed that has been sprouting and growing ever since. I didn’t know the first thing about operating a business, so I started small and took it one step at a time. Before Zoom existed, I was coaching most of my clients on Skype and a few in person. I tried to keep things as simple as possible. Read more>>

Dr. Jess Germano-Fokin

Our minds and emotions are intrinsically tied to our bodies. In my research and working within the community, I have always noticed a gap in patient care when it comes to sexual health & intimate wellness, as it relates to medical and behavioral health. At times, these factors are cyclical, integrative, and of equal importance when providing patient care. We must look at all overlapping factors, as focusing on only one of these areas is doing a disservice to patients and providers. Read more>>

Nykole Of YogiKole LLC

Wow. Creating my own business was definitely a journey in & of itself, and it really fed into establishing my own yoga practice. So I used to practice movement & meditation almost unknowingly — just doing what felt right to me physically & mentally. I then started to put forth that practice onto others by helping them stretch or guiding them intuitively — just feeding my natural urge to serve others. Read more>>

Nicole Short

When my husband and I knew we wanted to open our own practice we wanted a few things. 1. We wanted to provide the best possible care. Care that looked at the whole body. Considered treatment for the physical, mental, and chemical health of the body. Care that wasn’t just a band-aid approach, but care that truly helped people heal and make sustainable lifestyle changes. Read more>>

Jenny Velarde MA, LCAT, RDT

Creativity is not a luxury. It’s a survival skill. This is not only the anthem I’ve marched to as a psychotherapist working with professional artists in New York for over a decade, but it’s how I’ve existed since my earliest memories. This isn’t to infer that creativity can’t serve as something we luxuriate in. Of course, when we are aligned in our creativity it can provide our most monumental feelings of joy, dimension, glory and (my personal favorite) freedom. Read more>>

Desiree Gonzalez

Starting my own massage therapy practice has been a roller coaster of emotions but amazingly satisfying to watch grow. No matter the hardships or tough times I experience. My clients, friends and family have helped keep me going. Read more>>

Shannon Wallace

I was really worried about my success. My sister, coworkers and boyfriend really supported me I’m building my business and working towards this goal. It took me less than a year to do! Read more>>

Savannah Rose

Establishing my own practice during the pandemic was a challenge that I was not sure I would be able to overcome but with faith and belief in myself I saw it through and am so happy I did. Read more>>

Whitni Toson

One of my most significant decisions was starting my own business. This was not just any business, but a business with the risks and rewards of caring for people, a private mental health practice. It’s been an incredible experience that has transformed my professional life and profoundly enriched my personal well-being. Read more>>

Rosalie Orrostieta

Establishing my own medical spa practice has been an exciting venture that combines the medical field with the growing demand for aesthetic treatments. Owning my practice has been a dream of mine since I started early on in my nursing career back in 2004. As a nurse practitioner, I prioritize patient safety and well being. Read more>>

Reba Royster

Establishing your own firm is rewarding and daunting. Fast forward through the twists and turns of the entrepreneurial rollercoaster, and we find ourselves standing tall, having weathered storms and celebrated triumphs. Over the years, we’ve embraced the lessons learned from every hurdle, using them as stepping stones for growth and improvement. Our reach has expanded, stretching across four states, as we strive to create a lasting impact on the communities we serve. Read more>>

India Boyd

Since the age of 4 I have had a passion for art which was inherited from my father , when I hit about 13 my love for drawing and painting started to fade because I wanted to express myself in a different way hence the start of my modeling journey at the age of 14. At the age of 25 I got pregnant with my 1st child and started to grow an interest in different herbs that could be used to help with pregnancy symptoms as time went on I started to purchase them an even grow them from home. Read more>>

Adina Hodge

I began this journey in February 2020 Prior to the Pandemic. I had been watching an instructor online and flew her out to train me 1 on 1 how to get my own business up and running. I started taking clients in my living room and I saw the potential of the business within 2 weeks. I was sure to circle back after the pandemic calmed down. By August 2020, I Was seeking out a commercial space because I no longer wanted clients coming to my home. Read more>>

Pia Isabel Rossle

You find the answers in the next field. Read more>>

Bresha Haskins

It has been a purposeful journey creating a safe, secure and empowering space for my clients to be themselves, while embarking upon their wellness journeys at Haskins Healing & Wellness Center PLLC. Read more>>