"Overcoming fear is the best medicine for being afraid." — Jenni Luke
Founder, Foot Petals
A: The greatest risk I ever took in my life was launching my company. Before Foot Petals, life was much easier, since I was just going to work and “collecting a paycheck.” Since I became an entrepreneur, there were many struggles along the way, and needless to say, it was worth the risk. READ MORE »
Founder & CEO, MoneyZen Wealth Management, LLC
A: As someone who loves order and control - the anxiety that would arise from taking risk kept me from thinking I could ever be an entrepreneur for years. I used to think I had to eliminate ALL fear in order to move forward. My husband gave me a great visual a while back that totally changed my thinking. He suggested ... READ MORE »
Principal, Bollare Communications
A: Time and experience. This is certainly something helped with the ‘grey hair factor’ feeling and eventually thriving in the feeling I truly feel comes with time and experience in doing it. This and being highly methodical and thoughtful with the choices you’re making. With time in the game on this I find you eventually look forward to the resolve more ... READ MORE »
Founder, Female Founders Fund
A: When I moved to Bombay at the age of 24 to start India’s first wine bar, I had no idea what I was in for. I had never lived in India, didn’t know very much about wine, had only met my partner/investor once, and knew nothing about opening a bar! However, I was convinced that I could make it happen. This ... READ MORE »
Founder & CEO, PayPerks
A: I remember the first time my mom called me brave: I was simultaneously proud and confused. Brave girls climb trees, and I certainly wasn’t that type of brave. But in that moment it occurred to me that 1. I wanted to be brave and 2. That I was capable of doing things that scared other people. I suppose I think about ... READ MORE »
Founder & President, NY Creative Interns
A: I surround myself with extremely supportive people who don't let me dwell on setbacks and encourage me to focus on opportunities. READ MORE »