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.

Renetta Cheston

I was running an influential business in Georgia, and all of sudden I heard God say shut it down. I was having competition doing everything to shut me down & then I just closed the business to pivot. The pivot was crazy! I had been doing this the whole time in my business of Massage Therapy & Holistic Practitioner for so many years. Read More>>

Felipe Amaya

In the world of visual effects, every task is an unexpected problem waiting to be solved. This is an inherent part of the journey in this profession. Even if you’ve tackled a specific task hundreds of times, there will always be something that requires a unique, personalized approach. Read more>>

Jenn Tam

I feel that the biggest unexpected problem I faced in my creative journey of wanting to pursue music is… myself. Read More>>