Coming up with an idea for a business or creative project can feel exhilarating. Inspiration for a new idea can come from so many places and we’ve asked some great folks from the community to share their stories of how they came up with their ideas.

Heidi Bekins

A technique that focuses on the clients reasons for change. When you get to the heart of what’s really holding them back, that’s when the real work happens. It’s also the most exciting part of my job. Seeing my clients CHOOSE to change. Not because I told them too, but because they made the choice for themselves. It’s very rewarding to see that kind of growth. Read more>>

Cristina Rose

When I look back, the spark for my creative services business really came from one of the most challenging chapters of my life. After years of being a stay-at-home mom, my world was turned upside down by divorce. Suddenly, I was standing at this crossroads no longer defined by my marriage and not sure who I was outside of motherhood. I was desperate to carve out something of my own. Read more>>

Daisy Betance

I went through endless rounds of doctors and tests, only to keep hearing, “Everything looks normal.” The only solutions I was offered were pills — antidepressants or sleeping medication. No one ever talked to me about food, stress, or the habits that actually help the body rest and heal. That frustration was what sent me down the rabbit hole. Read more>>

Savannah Rojan

When I first started out, I thought my business would be focused on web design or graphic design. It was what I had done for friends and family in the past, and it felt like a safe, logical starting point. I began going to local networking events, meeting other women entrepreneurs, and learning about their businesses. At the same time, I was reflecting on my own background, particularly my parents’ journey as entrepreneurs. Read more>>

Aparna Ghosh

Second, my foundational belief is that technology can be used for good. Of course there is fear of the unknown, of course technology can go wrong, and of course there is Terminator. But at the end of the day, technology can bring betterment to societies. We have all heard that before, but I grew up believing it in my core. Read more>>