Women Entrepreneurs

If I knew 10 years ago (or even five years ago) that today, I’d be working for myself and with other women entrepreneurs, then I would have done things differently. For starters, I would have treated my then hobbies more seriously.

Let me backtrack a little bit. When I say ‘working for myself,’ I can’t help but ask — is that really a thing? Seriously, as a freelance web designer and SEO professional, I work for the success of others. Therefore, my time is always spent doing activities to ensure their success.

It just so happens that most of my clients are other women entrepreneurs. I’m not sure if I did that intentionally, but I certainly don’t mind. We all share common challenges which bind us to a sisterhood rather than the usual mundane professional relationship.

Working in a Male-Dominated Industry

Have you ever worked in a male-dominated industry? I have, and it leaves little to be desired. There is always someone watching you closer than you’d like or belittling your knowledge and experience. And if you’re in a position of authority, then it gets trickier. I held plenty of positions in the factory that I worked at before they closed the plant.

That’s when I started building WordPress and Shopify websites as a hobby. Building eCommerce stores and blogs were fun and challenging. Little did I know that I’d turn to do that as a business. With less than a year of mentally claiming my goals, I’ve been able to build a business that helps others get started and grow their online presence.

So now, I’m operating a one-woman company in Northeast Ohio and partner with other freelancers and professional services as needed. The best part is I’m having a blast while doing it!