We connected with some of the most resilient folks in the community and one of the most insightful questions we had an opportunity to ask centered around whether there was ever a time they almost gave up. Highlighting some of the responses below.
Sahsheet Yamin
Ive crossed that road more times than I can count, but it’s undoubtedly added to my strength and refined my ability to be resilient. My life has had a fair share of challenges, disappointments, and tribulations. I’ve learned through actually giving up that the best way out is through; the best way out is in. Read More>>
Jake Huber
There has never been a time when I truly considered giving up, but running a business definitely comes with ups and downs. At SplyceHouse, we have been fortunate to grow quickly, yet that growth has brought its own challenges and moments where I questioned why I chose this path. Starting a business is exciting, and in the beginning there is a lot of uninformed optimism. Read More>>
Lecia Hopkins
Yes, there was a time I almost gave up on SHE Pretty. Sales weren’t coming in as fast as I hoped, life was pulling me in a hundred different directions, and I started questioning if it was worth it. I remember thinking maybe it was just a nice idea, but not something I could really sustain. What kept me going was remembering why I started. Read More>>
Ashley & Travis Key
There absolutely was a time we almost gave up. Owning a business is a completely different kind of pressure than being an employee — especially when you’re guiding families through some of the biggest financial and emotional decisions of their lives. Read More>>
Amey Parwal
Yes, every entrepreneur no matter how old or how successful has experienced a time when they felt like giving up. Going into my Freshman year of high school, we tried to market as much as we could, but nothing seemed to work. We had no clients all throughout the summer of 2023. However, we looked past that loss and decided to learn. Read More>>
Deairra Freeman
Yes! All the time — let’s be real. I’ve definitely had those moments (sometimes full-on phases) where I found myself scrolling Indeed thinking, “Maybe a 9 to 5 wouldn’t be so bad after all.” Being an entrepreneur requires a level of strength and resilience that people don’t always see — and while I carry that, I’m human. Read More>>
