What pushed you to turn your hustle into a full-time business?

Hi Marilynn — thank you so much for sharing this! 🙏🏾
You’re not alone. Building a business while life keeps moving is so real and naming that tension is a powerful step.
You asked such a great question: “How do you grow your business?”
One place to start might be asking: What does growth mean for you right now?
Is it setting up a website? Registering your LLC? Landing one new client this month?
Sometimes “growth” feels huge and out of reach, but breaking it down into smaller, doable goals can help you move forward with intention. It also helps you ask for what you need, especially at events like SHEsolidarity (we see that you’re registered 🙂), where you’ll connect with banks, business support orgs, and other entrepreneurs who get it.

During the speed pitching rounds, you’ll be able to voice those questions directly. And after the workshops, we’ll hold space for guided reflection — a chance to process what clicked and where you want to go next.

If you’re thinking about how to prepare, here are a few ways to make the most of it:

1. Bring one goal or question you’d love support on, even if it’s “Where do I begin?”

2. Practice saying what your business is about in 30 seconds or less, just enough to invite conversation.

Follow up with at least one person you meet — relationships are everything in this journey!!!

Can’t wait to see you there! And feel free to keep this convo going here ,this forum is exactly the space for it 💜

In Solidarity,
Raven