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.

Jennifer Paulino

Where to start! There have been many curve balls: from stage fright to losing my voice before concerts to burn-out, and then, there’s the big one of Covid-19 hitting and shutting down literally all live performances and lessons. I feel like I’m still coming back from that one, and redefining myself in the process. Read more>>

Taylor Pierce

Having owned this business for less than a year, I am constantly learning new things. When I first started this business I thought I would have more of an ‘in-person’ presence participating in markets and pop-ups compared to an ‘on-line’ presence, but come to find out I was wrong. Read more>>

Georgia Durante

I came to California running from an abusive husband and the mob. I used to drive the get-away cars for the mob back then. I was also the most photographed woman in the country at that time (in the 70’s) I was the Kodak Girl. I couldn’t model because I would be too easy to find. Read more>>