The first step to starting a business is deciding to start a business. They say the first step is the hardest and in our experience this is especially true when it comes to starting a business. Getting over the mental roadblocks can be tough, often harder to overcome than the challenges you’ll face once you actually start the business. Fellow entrepreneurs share their thoughts below.

Wilmer Jobeth Fernández Mikeyla Jerian Maldonado | Co-Founder & Creative

As a team of two Co-Founders (Wilmer Jobeth Fernández and Mikeyla Jerian Maldonado) our thought process was driven by a deep passion for Puerto Rican history and culture. We wanted to create a space where we could educate and express our identity through art and design, and share those cultural elements with the world. We felt an urgent need to rescue and promote our cultural heritage. We believed that by starting this Cultural Project we could make a meaningful impact on our community and preserve our rich traditions for future generations. Read more>>

Paul Fearon | Master Stylist and Image Consultant

I have always wanted to start a business in the whole fashion, clothing and styling business. My love for clothes and the coordination of outfits which really is styling, clothes and hearing every day how well I dressed made me thought to myself I need to create a business that would afford me the opportunity to allow a wider audience to be able to experience my expertise. And so this was the driving force behind me starting Male Fashion Geek Read more>>

Nat Lopez | Web Design and Digital Marketing Specialist

I decided to start my own business because I genuinely wanted to make a difference in people’s lives, especially those close to me who are business owners. Growing up, I saw how challenging it was for my family members to navigate the digital marketing landscape without breaking the bank. I love being creative, so I jumped into web design to support my family. As they saw my work, other business owners also wanted my help. Read more>>

Stephen Tulloch | Founder of Circle House Coffee

My thought behind starting my own business came from owning real estate, which motivated me to create a brand that I was passionate about, which ultimately motivated me to give back to the community, and that is when the idea of creating Circle House Coffee came in mind. I wanted to provide to the community and “Give One Sip at a Time”. Read more>>