Good things come to those who…???
A Female Entrepreneurs Journey to Success

As I continue to grow my own business and strive to meet new goals I look back at my journey and am proud of the path that I am on.  I sometimes wonder how I did it and often times scratch my head and am in awe of how far I have come in 12-years of being a small business owner.  I honestly can say I have worked my ass off as a Virtual Assistant and Business Development coach over the years.  I have helped countless entrepreneurs and small business delegate, grow and prosper, but I still seek balance.

But enough about me…let me ask you…When you think of a successful woman who does you think of?  Do you think of Hillary Clinton, Jennifer Anniston, Michelle Obama, or another famous name?

Does being famous mean you are successful or a legend? Sure, I suppose it does, but when I think of successful women I think of someone who can run a successful business empire and also achieve work/life balance.  A successful balancing act of success, family, love and fitness is what I consider SUCCESS!

So in honor of success and the journey to achieve it, I want to give a big VIRTUAL hug and high five to the top three female business owners of 2012.

The Top 3-Female Entrepreneurs of 2012

Sarah Fox has a degree in social work and initially started Krav Maga  as a hobby but has since became heavily involved in the sport and has trained to become an instructor. She says she has never worked so hard for something in her life but it doesn’t feel like a job because she loves it so much. Sarah has started from nothing and worked her way up to a comfortable, successful, life with Fight Fit. Keep moving forward, Sarah!

Rachel Kabb-Effron is a certified elder law attorney for Kabb Law Firm which is an elder law firm offering an integrated, elder-centered solution developed by a team that includes an attorney, a public benefits coordinator and a social worker. Rachel felt helpless when she was in college and her grandmother was in a nursing home, she knew this was a passion of hers and decided to turn that passion into something real. Rachel says that one shouldn’t judge success by what’s in the bank or not in the bank at any given time; do what you’re good at and what you love, and don’t worry about the money. We like the way Rachel thinks.

Darlene Campagna took over leadership at Direct Opinions and immediately began making changes. The team was a bit skeptical at first but then saw that the changes were working and the team was becoming stronger than ever. She cut weaknesses and focused on the capabilities and strengths of the team. Darlene says that one of the toughest lessons is learning to listen to your gut instincts; if your gut says something doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t. She also says that being a small business she has the ability to choose which business’ to work with and which ones do not fit right and that there’s a comfort level that comes with that. We say, “Way to Go, Darlene!”

Did you Know

• Women comprise 47% of the U.S. workforce from fashion to technical careers?
• That successful Women entrepreneurs start their businesses as a second or third profession
• Women start companies to better balance their work and family lives
• Female-owned companies tend to offer more family-friendly benefit

WE ARE WOMAN HEAR US ROAR!