Yes, You Can Do This! How Women Start Up, Scale Up, and Build The Life They Want

Chapter 1So You Want More: Get Off the Fence, Start a Business, and Create the Life You Want

What you'll take away from this chapter:

In this chapter, we'll explore the reasons to start your own company, and why it's never too late or too soon to get started. You'll also find a set of resources designed to help you track some of the most basic things you'll need if you decide to get started.

The Monthly Mentor Gathering

Hannah pulled into the driveway, which was already packed with the other guests' cars, and double-checked herself in the rearview mirror before stepping out to walk up to the front door. Jill Saunderson had offered to host the monthly social club for women in the community, and everyone was buzzing about it. Jill was known to be incredibly accomplished, and Hannah recalled how flattered she had been to receive an invitation to the gathering. Hannah smiled as she saw the care that Jill had put into the event. Paper luminary candles lined the walkway, creating a festive atmosphere for the evening ahead. This was just the kind of detail that Hannah admired, but rarely implemented. Hannah had moved to Fisher's Landing a year earlier and was still getting used to the organized social activities of the tight-knit community. As Hannah reached to press the buzzer, Jill swung open the front door, revealing the warmly lit foyer. “Oh fantastic, you're here!” Jill had a way of making everyone feel welcome. “We've been waiting for you! Let me take your coat, and go make ...