Time to Shine

The first business I ever had was selling mud pies to people who would venture up the three mile long dirt road to our cabin in the woods to see my parents. I was in elementary school and I still remember my exhilaration once I'd made $20 from those pies.

In fact, with that success, an entrepreneur was born.

And there's really something about entrepreneurs isn't there?

All chasing a dream.

A big idea.

The next big thing.

Or the next little thing.... that maybe does nothing more than to make us happy.

Big or small...

dreams are dreams and that's what being an entrepreneur is all about. Dreaming, doing, following through. For you.

You. That's really what I'm trying to get around to today.

And here's why. I want to help shine a light on other entrepreneurs. Because we can all use a boost sometime.

It's your time to shine.

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Here are the details:

Please send me a description of your business (from anywhere in the world), anything that helps me to better understand what you do. Tell me your story, your successes, failures, whatever it is that's brought you to where you are with your business today. (If you have a web address, please make sure to provide that as well).

Put everything together and send it to me here:

The Farm Chicks

Time to Shine!

P.O. Box 1328

Mead, WA 99021

or you can email me, with the subject line: Time to Shine.

I will be going through your submissions and will select several to profile here, on my blog, for the world to see.

Because you deserve it.

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Between posts on my website, I document my life on Instagram. You can follow along with me there.

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Comments

[Elizabeth Ann]

I design quilts and wool embroideries for Leisure Arts. I stopped making my own patterns and selling them because I got tired of trying to find a distributor. I use to design cross stitch and had a good distributor but the quilt world is a tough market to break into. My first book comes out in Sept or Oct and I am thrilled. I love your blog, it inspires me!

[Duni]

Hi Serena,

this is so generous of you...and thank you for thinking of people living outside the USA :)
I will email you shortly.

many blessings,
Duni

[Rene Foust]

I don't have a business I just wanted to thank you for being so kind..that is a great thing that you are doing. Sometimes all it takes is that little nudge and you are providing some lucky entrepreneurs a big nudge!!!! You are a very kind person.

[Maggie]

I'm working on it...this weekend will be my first craft show in 20 years...I have developed my own style &am pleased with the overall effect; from the business cards, display's to the paper bags. the customers should be thrilled with what they walk away with!...I even have a cute little free craft to share with the ones that are dying to create something 2

[Brenda (Past Blessings Farm)]

Hi Serena . . . great idea and very generous! My creative things are always changing, but I will send you my latest ventures on an email in the next couple days . . . gotta get pics, etc. Blessings to you, my sweet friend!

[Michelle]

Hi Serena,

My business is on hold at the moment, but I just wanted to say that you are a ray of sunshine! You are just so kind!

Cheers,
Chelle

[Mandi Pike]

I too have been making and selling things since I was really young. There is something very fulfilling about it. I've never quite put my finger on what it is that I love about it, I just know I have to keep creating. From designing items to sell (right now I'm into everything 'paper', cards, tags, journals) to doing shows or being in a shop, I enjoy everything about it. I have a space in a vintage style shop (www.roomwithapast.com) that is open one weekend a month. Each month I re-design my space with seasonal goods that I've made and shopped for. I make lovely things to sell, and have a place to sell them. I couldn't be happier!

[cathie]

What a lovely idea. I look forward to reading these inspiring stories.

[Linda Stubbs Prairie Flower Farm]

I am going to work on this.......even if I wouldn't be chosen, it is good to sit back and take a look at what your story looks like from where you started. Took my laptop with me as my sweet man had to go feed the cows. Started writing.......got excited! I will email it in! I am a blessed lady! Seems like you are also!

[Mona]

Very nice of you to share your space with others : ) I look forward to reading all about your fellow entrepreneurs you choose!

Have a great day!

[Lisa lebovitz]

I think you are just the best! I don't have a business but I think you are pretty terrific for giving someone who does the opportunity to shine

[krys]

You are to kind. Some of us, (ahhhh me) have a business that turns out having a life of it's own. But as a creative person we still need to express ourselves. So in a way, I am starting over....to do what most artist desire...to express ourselves in a form outside of ourselves. I might just take you up on that.

[dawn]

Not sure my entrepreneurship is worthy of publishing, but man oh man you totally described me! Love your blog!

[Leah]

You are so sweet to share your space with us. I will take you up on this fantastic offer and will e-mail you soon. And I also wanted to say that I bought your cookbook and just love it! I love that it's a book with interesting photos and stories, as well as recipes. Thanks!

[Chris]

Hi Serena,
I sent my little, organic, flower business decription from Local Harvest to you in an e-mail but did not include the whys of starting it in the first place.
The flower industry is an extremely toxic one, to say the least with the majority of them coming from 3rd world countries like Ecuador with little or no regard for their workers or environment, then flown many miles away...also not very environmentally friendly. I am an avid, organic gardener...and breast cancer survivor...and wanted to eliminate as many chemicals in my home and garden as possible. I also wanted to offer a healthier alternative to other folks that love flowers as much as I do...so I "planted"...Christina's Bouquets! :)

[Paul]

We just emailed you our information on our handmade polymer clay ornament company Swirly Designs.
Lianne & Paul

[Redhouseranch.wordpress.com]

Serena, you are really 'Giving Big' here! Thank you for the opportunity to share my story and my dream with you and others. It is such a blessing to watch you follow your dreams and an inspiration to us all!! My email is on it's way. And! A little package of goodies headed your way. Have a great day!

[Joanne]

Pearl Button Primitives-an eclectic mix of finds and needful things.

www.pearlbuttonprimitives.com/

A friend of mine from high school owns this in Mn.

[emerald hills]

I love your logo stamps!