Literally torn between being home for her family and working 80 hours a week, Sam hit a wall and created a venture around her feelings. “After a horrific two-hour commute home along a backed-up freeway, I found myself in the kitchen, screaming at my husband to make his own dinner
Her love of Tanzania has come full circle. Anne Wells recently launched a new online store called The Ashe Collection to feature unique lines of Maasai jewelry, hand-beaded belts and sandals, Indian Dhow sail bags and wall art made by local tribespeople in East Africa. All sales directly benefit her
What do you do when you’re in the same industry as your husband and that industry takes a hit in the recession? In 2008, Sheryl Myhre, knew she needed to diversify away from the architectural supply industry and come up with a venture that would thrive in the new world
Sometimes you think you’re going down one path and it leads you somewhere else. That’s what happened to Taylor Tait and Alicia Hart. As Professional Organizers they met for coffee to network and share stories. They agreed that each time they de-cluttered a client’s home they’d end up with a
This week we’re featuring a venturekid with a vacation venture idea we love. More vacation venture ideas next week. For the past three summers, 12 year old Molly has had a vacation venture which nets her some spending money for souvenirs. For her birthday she received a book on how
With a high school student facing college decisions, Pam Pik decided, like so many mothers of juniors, that she needed to educate herself on the college process. That pursuit of education led her to a venture. She has now started her own consulting business for parents and kids who want