I never intended to get into business. In fact, I graduated from college with a B.A. in Religion. Yes, you read that right. After college, I worked in youth ministry for a few years, but it just wasn't the right fit. I moved home, found a job, moved to San Diego, and found another job. Soon after, I met my husband. When our daughter was born, I left my office job to stay home full time. It wasn't long before I started a blog chronicling the ridiculous shenanigans that go hand in hand with parenting. I'd always loved writing, and blogging was the creative outlet I needed in the midst of diaper changes and midnight feedings.

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When both kids were in school full time, I started writing more regularly on my blog. I sort of fell into freelance writing because not only do I enjoy it, but it allows me to use my skills and work from home. I was listening to a lot of business and marketing podcasts and sharing what I learned with my husband, who works for a growing start-up. One night he looked at me and said, "I think you should start a business." I was floored.

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I had been thinking the very same thing, but hadn't mustered the courage to voice my big dreams out loud. I felt unqualified because I had exactly zero experience in business. But the more I researched and considered it, the more I realized that this isn't a reason to ignore this opportunity. It's a reason to go after it and push myself to believe that I can succeed. This drive is also what makes me so enthusiastic about helping other entrepreneurs build their dream businesses.