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.
Margaret Montague
Yes — right after I had my son, Karter. I gave birth on a Friday, and by Monday I was already back to work. Not because I wanted to, but because I felt like I had no choice. Even though I had a small team at the time, I hadn’t yet learned how to really lead them. Read more>>
Joanne Antoine
I launched my company the same year I got pregnant. For some health concerns, I was not able to keep up with my business needs. However, with the help of my support system, I was able to push through and keep my business going and growing. I am extremely grateful for that. Read more>>
Katrina Spagnoletti
: When I was 15 years old, my life reached a breaking point. I was being abused by my stepfather, and at that age, I didn’t understand that I had a voice or the right to use it. I felt trapped, powerless, and desperate to escape. In my young mind, the only way out seemed to be giving up on life altogether. Read more>>
Lou Jenks
Building Botanica was never without its challenges. There were moments when giving up seemed easier, especially after the sudden loss of my partner. We had envisioned this new chapter together, both personally and professionally in St. Petersburg. His absence left a void, but it also strengthened my resolve. Read more>>
Grit Rambusch
Yes. A few years back my business was at a point where I wanted to move from a farmers market tent into a brick and mortar. My personal funds were limited and I couldn’t find any bank to give me even a small business loan. I was working a full time corporate job, did the baking and spent my weekends selling my products. Read more>>
Katelyn Tiamson
I smile when I read this question because every entrepreneur and their team can relate. Burnout is real, and there have certainly been moments when the obstacles felt overwhelming. Bringing a vision to life, marketing it in a way that truly resonates, and facing repeated rejection while continuing forward is never easy. Yet it is in those moments that resilience is built. Read more>>
