On March 10, 2008, I ate the most delicious carrot cake. I was at my friend’s birthday party. I asked where she bought it. “I baked it,” she said. “Out of a Duncan Hines' box?” I asked. “No, I made it from scratch,” she responded.
I did not believe her but then she explained that baking is her passion and it runs in the family. “If I could, I would bake for a living instead of working at Diesel as a financial analyst,” she said. I immediately got excited and started thinking of ways to turn her passion into dollars, when her husband chimed in and said, “You can’t make a living baking. You will have to be up all the hours of the day and night. Who is going to come to buy from you? Think of the real estate costs. It does not pay to start a business.”
Her husband is a great person, he does not mean to be discouraging or negative, but he is afraid of changes, unstable income, and the additional burden that he feels will be placed on him while his wife pursues her passion.
However, if it is your passion, find a way to make it work.
1.) Keep a journal of your objective and how it is possible to accomplish it.
2.) Start reading books and magazines, taking business classes, watching television shows relating to what you want to do. Get inspired and think positive. If you are in New York, I recommend
www.wibo.org. You can also take Continuing Education classes relating to your field through various colleges and universities.
3.) Start talking to business owners. Gather information and address your concerns.
4.) Communicate with your husband and about his concerns and fears. Write them down and find answers. Explain to him what you want and say that you need him to support you and encourage you.
Money is often a concern, so start finding ways to save up to a year of your net salary so you have a financial cushion. If he is concerned that you will be less available to the family, explain that pursuing your passion will make you happier. If you are happy, the whole family is happy.
5.) Start on a part-time basis while still keeping your day job.
6.) Join and meet with other women who are seeking what you are. Check out groups on
www.meetup.com. Attend networking events around your area. Surround yourself in a positive environment with people who share your aspirations and get going.
7.) Respect your dreams and accomplish them. These are your dreams, don’t let any negative people take them away from you.
About the Author:
I am starting a business, Women Can Have It All.com, resources for entrepreneur moms with a big vision. Learn more at
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