You Go Girl!: Tips on starting your entrepreneurial pursuit

Im so excited that you're looking into starting your own business. It's a courageous and ridiculously bad ass decision that will lead to a ton of self fulfillment and new discovery into exactly what you're made of!. But in pursuit of all the benefits of taking charge of how you make your living there is often a lot of doubt and fear that keep extremely capable women like you from taking the plunge.

Im here to give you some direction in finding AWESOME entrepreneurial and #girlboss support and inspiration that will keep you motivated and encouraged as you move forward in building your empire: 

1. Micromentor.com -- This website is a GOD SEND! It is a free website in which new entrepreneurs can be matched with professionals in all types of industries. I would suggest that you sign up and look for a mentor who is experienced in your industry or interest field who would be excited to help as you get started. And dont be shy. These people are eager to help people who are JUST STARTING OUT so be vulnerable in your questions with them. 

2. Marie Forleo --  I love this woman, her professional insight and business expertise is fun and relevant. I watch her videos on youtube and follower her on FB and IG and she always gives leads to other exceptional business women to follow. You can check her out at marieforleo.com or marietv.com

3. Meetup.com -- Take a peek at this website and create an account to stay connected. Here you will find tons of local groups who meet up on occasion for a variety of reasons, you should be able to find a group for female business women, or even more specific to your industry and niche. It's a really great source to find networking opportunities and to meet new friends in your field. 

4. Wix.com - My suggestion for one of the first things you do as an entreprenuer is to get started on a website. Having an online presence is crucial and even if you're not up and running yet, you can still have at least a one pager that with the basics of your purpose or outline of your services and have contact information there for people who might want to connect with you. I have created two websites with their ultra simple templates (www.thesittercircle.com & www.ignitehackathon.com) and I have had no complaints. They even give you the resources for your own domain for when you're ready and costs as low as $6 a month to keep up. 

5. Instagram is such an incredible source for inspiration (Have you checked out my feed @1thatgotawayy?) One thing I love to do on occasion is search some of my favorite hashtags that I know other successful and passionate women are using to share their own encouragement, tips and inspiration in business. Here are some of my go-to's when I need a little entrepreneurial motivation: #girlboss #inspireme #smallbusiness #entreprenueress #sherunsit #bosslady #

If you have any specific entrepreneurial questions shoot me an email as I'd love to chat! Sending you all my love and good vibes as you begin this journey of gaining beautiful freedom in your creativity, financial pursuits, daily schedule, ultimate happiness a lasting legacy.