Having to overcome unexpected problems is a hallmark of entrepreneurship. Almost every business owner, artist, maker, and creative we know has had to deal with countless unexpected problems that arise in the journey and so we asked some brilliant folks from the community to share their stories of the unexpected problems they’ve faced along the way.

Kayla Broberg

As much as I value being a creative it can be very difficult getting creative projects funded, even if you are part of an institution. Working for a gallery, one of my roles is to write grant applications, which usually requires coordination between local city officials, galleries, and artists. Read more>>

Amanda Temple

Living on a small island, surrounded by a vast ocean, Bermuda is an epicenter for awareness of the effects that pollution and global warming are having on the planet. Read more>>

Derek Johnson

As a photographer one of the most common “unexpected problems” we face is equipment malfunctions in the middle of photo shoots. Read more>>

Angela Fields

A Close Brush With Chemical Danger: My Journey To Natural Hair Bliss Picture this: A licensed cosmetologist, poised with a brush dripping with chemical relaxer, has a fateful slip. Read more>>

Nathan Sehl

So I worked for my dad and my grandfather who started a cabinet company in the late 1970s. Around 2004 I started my own company when Silstone courts came out, that’s how I derived my name Sehls stone. Read more>>

Jennifer Glave

Owning your own business, whether in the creative field or not, you will encounter unexpected problems. You are the boss, and every decision falls on your shoulders. Read more>>

Meaghan Whalen

The biggest and most unexpected problem I faced the after a few years in business was that my unconscious behavior was negatively impacting my ability to grow and support myself fully. Read more>>

Allison Lee

After finally reaching one of my biggest professional goals and dreams as an artist, I unexpectedly found myself in a creative block afterwards. Read more>>

Amy Cuneo

Life will happen to you even if you aren’t asking or looking. When I became pregnant with our third child I found out early on he was going to have Down’s Syndrome and along with that would need open heart surgery to correct a defect. Read more>>

LyriQal Marie

Hi, my name is LyriQal Marie. I am a singer, songwriter and vocal producer. I’ began singing at the age of seven in San Diego California. Read more>>

Adela Andea

My artistic mission is to seamlessly integrate art and technology, highlighting the progress in both fields to raise awareness. Read more>>

ESSILFUA BARTELS

Shipping companies that damage product that is partially covered and not fully covered. Fulfillment companies destroying your orders and customers complaining of delays of their orders Read more>>

Cainvstheworld

On this pathway to success you’ll run into some obstacles that are outta your control and reach but doesn’t mean give in to the faith I was always taught walk by faith not by sight and Read more>>