The first time I was exposed to entrepreneurship was through my childhood best friend Sydney Kennedy. Sydney has a grandmother and mother that have Multiple Sclerosis disease, and her father is not present in her life. Sydney decided one day in high school to start her own jewelry company making bracelets, anklets, earrings and rings in order to help her family pay bills and donate a portion of the profits to Multiple Sclerosis research. She experienced much success as an entrepreneur, and her bracelets were even sold online on her website and in a few shops around Staten Island, New York. Additionally, she was nominated to attend a New York State Young Entrepreneurs challenge in Rochester, New York where she took home second place and got a sizable donation to her company. Her experience encouraged me to explore my own business ideas for the future.
I enrolled in ENT 3003 because I wanted to learn more about the process of identifying opportunities to create a successful business. My parents have both worked for a boss their entire life and have encouraged me to start my own business and be my own boss even though my chance of success is a lot lower. I would love the opportunity to start my own business, make my own hours, be successful, and be able to dedicate enough time to my family.
Hey Meghan! Your best friend's story is very inspiring. She has the qualities necessary to be an entrepreneur, and she seems very brave and motivated. It is also awesome that she donated some of her profits to something so close to home for her. My Dad has always encouraged me to be my own boss as well.
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