what if a hundred of us...

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... pooled our resources? Most people have an innate desire to have a positive impact in the world. Rebecca Powers is a woman who is taking action and leading hundred of women to do the same. Hear the story how she founded a charitable organization "Impact Austin" and what she's learned along the way.

I went and I learned

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Gray Hawn, this phenomenal businesswoman has transcended the myth of the starving artist to become one of the most successfull photographer and artist.

I decided to take my life in my own hands

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CC Stinson, from CCSquared Productions, quit her job and started her career as an independent filmmaker. How did that happen and what lead to this decision?

it's been a fun ride

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Mary Louise Butters tells us how she ended up at the Oscars serving brownies. She also shows the different flavors of her brownies and what other products you can buy to stimulate your taste buds. Don't visit her website, you cannot resist!

I think you either have it or you don't

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Raquel Frankenberg, of Raquel's Fine Furnishings, came from a family in rural Texas with very limited resources. Design, art, and creativity were not options given to her for a career. Find out the how and why of her success story... a degree in management and accounting, becoming an accomplished furniture designer and successful entrepreneur...how did it happen?

it's not a get rich quick business

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Toni Scott, Dinner Made Simple, discovered her passion while watching TV. While working full-time, she learned to be a personal chef in her off-hours. Then, she found her first clients through friends, quit her job and was up and running within a few months! Watch and learn what were the steps she took to make her dream come true.

motherhood rocked my world

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Renee Trudeau, from Career Strategists, started a new project out of her need for support when she had her son. This project has now evolved into a new business, support groups all over the country, and a complimentary work book, "The Mother's Guide to Self-Renewal".

the excitement on people's faces

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The business of Vicki Gardiner, Purseonally Yours, got ignited by the feedback she got from people who enjoyed her gifts. Making handbags for family and friends turned into a nationwide success.

can I ride with you?

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Anji Fussell, founder and owner of She Spies Private Eye, Inc., hired her nail technician as her first employee. What were her other steps in building her business? Listen to her stories and see how you can apply them to your own endeavors.

all or nothing

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Mary Louise Butters, whose business is called Mary Louise Butters Brownies, started the venture out of her love of delicious food. First, she enrolled her friends and family to help her launch. Later, they became her support group when she needed encouragement.

you do not have to compromise who you are

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Karen Frost, from Frost Media Relations, started her own business ten years ago. She learned the nuts and bolts of entrepreneurship from her father. When she started FMR, he had had his own business for ten years.
Karen also shares her secrets how to deal with the everyday risks and unexpected events, which always occur in business.

why don't you have your own business?

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Kate Wodash, Pilates Trainer, made her way from being a customer, becoming an instructor to starting her own training facility. How did she make all these transitions and what did she learn during her journey?

I always liked to be an innovator

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Lindsey Berkson, COO of Kenilin, tells the story of her new company: a new regulation of the FDA inspires her to develop an innovative drug. How do you stay on top of all the challenges coming with building a company around a new product.

just get started

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Thinking too much can stop you...don't imagine all the things that can go wrong, just go in action! This and other insights of an experienced (and young) entrepreneur, Aruni Gunasegaram.

money is always a challenge

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Ginger Webb, from Texas Medicinals, tells us how she financed her start and how important it is to pay attention to details.

we have to weigh every decision

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Aruni Gunasegaram, from Babble Soft chose for her actual business Bootstrapping as funding method. Learn the differences between VC funding, Angel funding and Bootstrapping.

do some good in the world

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Mary Dean, from Kick Skirt describes her strategy for building her new business. Less clients is better than too much.

they had gotten pretty smart...

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... so I did too. Sheri Marshall, from Best Choice Mobile Notary, is a real entrepreneur. She started with a minimum investment, putting only the most basic tools and procedures in place.

find out what people want

Ginger Webb got her business off the ground by teaching people about herbs.

falling is the easy part

Mary Dean tells us about the challenges starting a new business.