Make a Living | Do What You Love | Stand by Your Values
Over the summer, I interviewed 40 inspiring entrepreneurs who are at various stages of starting up social enterprises or socially-conscious businesses. I asked many questions about their passions, their successes, and their challenges.
I could tell that many were accustomed to answering these types of questions, so I decided to throw them off guard and mix it up a bit. I asked…Continue Reading
Are you ready for my startup confession?
The past few weeks had been going really well. I made some amazing new connections, held a successful Meetup for a community of like-minded people, and received glowing feedback and praise from the Focus Sessions I’d held for Future 40 participants.
After fearing that asphyxia would come at this uncharted altitude, I could finally see the peak of the mountain. I felt really positive about my message and about the genuine interest people were taking in me and my business. I basked in the glory of that moment and felt such pride and accomplishment. And then I cried.Continue Reading
I sometimes feel that as I age, the faster time seems to fly by. Already it’s September!
Things always seem to grind to a halt during August as people go away on summer holidays. As soon as September comes around, kids go back to school, the Tube is again crowded with people, and everyone returns to their desks to find work very busy. It’s a great time to take a step back, assess your situation, and reset your behaviour in order to achieve your goals for the end of the year.Continue Reading
