“It would have been nice if we could have lived our lives without taking any wrong turns. But such a thing isn’t possible. We still stumble…we lose our way, we make mistakes and yet little by little, one step at a time we keep on walking forward. With our own two feet… even if we get beaten and bruised along the way we’ll eventually reach something. We’ll eventually reach someone. Until then we’ll keep wishing. So… let’s start walking.” Yuki Soma

There’s nothing wrong with saying “I need help” . I often see entrepreneurs and small business owners with strong visions, creative ideas but get stuck in a never ending loop of taking too many wrong turns without getting the momentum going for their brand and reaching their – or their business’s – goal. 

Do you feel stuck because there’s more you want to do? Ideas you want to explore. Projects you’ve started but can’t seem to complete? You want to start your own business but don’t know where to start? 

Having a business is more than getting your LLC. And oftentimes it can be frustrating because you want to feel more clear, more cohesive and efficient. 

YOU ARE NOT ALONE

I started my first business at 15 years old. 

When I was in high school, I wasn’t allowed to participate in student-work related activities. But, I had a passion to help people, so I worked as a tutor for free but I was faced with one significant issue. I needed money. 

At 15 years old, you’re probably wondering why I needed money. I had a thirst for knowledge and in order for me to gain access to the resources I needed, money was required. I thought about all the different ways I could make money but it would have to be non-traditional because … I wasn’t allowed to “work” 

I created my first business by making handmade embroidery pillows for my friends. I took a skill I had and found a way to profit from it. Because I was the only person offering this unique service to my peers, I was able to make money but also I created a brand that was unique to me.

I became an entrepreneur.

Later I became a mom which now makes me a Mom + Entrepreneur = Momtrepreneur. 

As a creative and a natural problem solver, I love doing what I do – creating, building and supporting others. Hence the reason why I started my 501c3 Non-profit organization ITAVFoundation.

Supporting others has allowed me to fulfill my mission of building relationships with amazing individuals and corporations while using my unique skills in a holistic way that blend creative collaboration and brand development.