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.

Gunner Thind

Absolutely, I’d be glad to share my journey of establishing my agency business from the ground up. My path to success has been a testament to the power of leveraging relationships, overcoming barriers, and maintaining an unwavering commitment to my vision. Read more>>

Jessica Weaver

After being a part of my father’s firm for over a decade, I decided to break away to create something special and unique in the financial industry, a female financial firm: the Women’s Wealth Boutique. When I began in the industry, I joined my father’s firm which was all male advisors. Seeking a female mentor, I reached out to many successful female advisors, who all said they did not have the time for me. Read more>>

Joseph Wallace

I have been an entrepreneur for over 10 years. Understanding the challenges that I faced when starting my own business, I knew there was a need for other entrepreneurs to have a business consultant to help guide them from start up to expansion. That is what led to the creation of YMA Financial. In any business venture you experience ebbs and flows. Read more>>

Dr. Shineth Cunanan- Gonzales

After successfully helping my student with his immigration paperwork, word quickly spread among his colleagues and family about my services. They were impressed with the efficiency and effectiveness of my work, and soon enough, I started receiving inquiries from others who needed assistance with similar immigration matters. Read more>>

Lindsay Millspaugh

Emma Stevenson

Early Days: We founded Atomic Physical Therapy 1 year ago. After just returning to the States after a successful stint in London working on Broadways “Frozen” the musical, we had a desire to create something exceptional. We set our sights on establishing a physical therapy business that would cater to the needs of the active adult and outdoor enthusiast community. And so, Atomic PT was born. Read more>>

Hanniyah Cross

I still feel like I’m fairly early in my own practice to be honest. I’ve been in my career for the last 6 years or so and I’m just now finding my stride. I’ve studied what I do for well over a decade and I’m constantly learning new things. The occult and esoteric is something that takes a lifetime of study and dedication. It won’t be anything you master overnight. Read more>>

Glenn Hattem

I grew up in an affluent area of the San Francisco Bay, yet with a troubled and unhealthy family dynamic. I was latchkey with self-involved parents in a rocky relationship. I left home as soon as I could and rarely returned.  Read more>>

Kelia Parker

I decided to start 180 Urban Wellness, a virtual mental health practice during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic in April 2020. I was working remotely at my full-time federal government job at the time and was taking daily walks in my neighborhood to deal with my cabin fever. I always knew I wanted to be my own boss, but I wasn’t certain of what I wanted to do and was honestly scared of taking the leap. Read more>>