Ideas aren’t everything, execution matters greatly, but starting often requires an idea and so we asked folks to think back and tell us the story of how they came up with the idea for their businesses. We’ve highlighted some of our favorite stories below.

Vicki “Sky” Flier Hudson

When I was in my twenties, my biggest goal was to see more of the world. I had a corporate job, but every year or so I would ask for a leave of absence to travel. They would say no, so I would quit and fly off to Asia, Europe, the Mid-East, anywhere I could. When I returned the company would hire me back because they were growing so fast! One year I was sitting in Nepal after a huge rainstorm, writing in a journal. I wrote “What if I could start a business that combined business and culture? A new attitude for people doing business abroad.” That was the seed of my company, Highroad Global Services.  Read More>>

Amber Jackson

As a faith based natural haircare line, I tell everyone that the creation of my business was spirit led. The name Classy Girl Essentials was divinely given to me seven years ago when I initially had the idea to make nail polish due to my love for nails. However, God had other plans and the haircare line now holds that name. I’ve always been big on creating simple and healthy DIY hair formulas for those with curly and kinky textures.  Read More>>

Haylee Warner

I am a seasonal wellness guide, using the life science of Ayurveda. All this means is that I help individuals and small groups learn how to curate their life (sights, smells, tastes, touch) to feel their best. I didn’t “come up” with this idea at all; honestly, each one of us has the innate capacity to do this for yourself. I decided to create a personal business of this because I realized how far I had gone from feeling balanced.  Read More>>

Victoria Bradford

Driven by a heart-centered approach and a passion for seeing others succeed, my journey to creating a corporate wellness coaching business is rooted in personal experience. Having navigated the chaos of an imbalanced life, I discovered tools and resources that restored harmony not only in my own life but also in the lives of others. As a natural nurturer, I channeled this experience into creating a variety of workshops designed to foster peace in the workplace, increase productivity, and cultivate a happier, more balanced environment for employees to thrive.  Read More>>