As almost any entrepreneur or creative will tell you, unexpected problems are to be expected. Below, you’ll hear some incredible stories that highlight and illustrate the kinds of issues and problems entrepreneurs and creatives are dealing with everyday. It’s not easy, but the silver lining is that dealing with unexpected problems is one of the best ways to develop antifragility.

LaFarris L. Risby, CFLE

Business owners of all sizes experienced challenges that were exacerbated during the pandemic. For many small business owners, however, the pandemic brought their operations to a sudden halt, forcing them to find new ways to reach customers and generate revenue or face temporary or permanent closure. Read more>>

Tanika Thomas

It has not been a smooth road. I think, particularly in the beginning, most entrepreneurs struggle with balancing business, life and a 9-5 job. I had to learn how to manage my household, fulfill family commitments, work 8 hours, commute 2 hours, learn how to run a business and run the business. You know that meme introducing the business team? Read more>>

Isaac Espinosa

The most unexpected problem I faced in my journey was nothing cosmetology school could have prepared me for. It was the realization that I am responsible for and had to take charge of my own career path. I know this may seem obvious to a younger audience,(I’m 43), but as being an old millennial/young gen Xer, my mentality was a mix of the two. I resolved this issue by becoming self employed. Read more>>

Richelle Futch

In 2017, my mental health practice was booming. I had a brick and mortar location outside of Joint Base Lewis McChord in Washington state which was perfect for serving a blend of military and non military clients. Being a Marine veteran and a military spouse, the location was ideal as I specialize in working with clients who have extreme emotional crisis, chronic stress, and self harm. Read more>>