A journey begins with simple inspiration...
Entrepreneurship is an interesting journey...sometimes one that brings the unexpected. It is not the destination that matters...the journey itself teaches...
This entrepreneurial journey began with a simple craft project that my young daughter brought home from school in December 2013. Her project work inspired me...it set visions and imaginings swirling through my head...I got hooked on an idea and wanted to share my vision with others.
I do not know if Whimsydom will be successful as a business...and I don't know if it really matters one way or the other. I am already finding unexpected value just in the process.
In such a short time, this journey has brought new experiences, new skills, new people and new types of joy into my life...that is what I think is most important.
I want to give back...I have chosen to share 25% of all sales with my daughter's elementary school to support arts and music in the classroom.
I also want to use this journey as a teaching and learning experience for my daughter and my high school students. They all have the potential to be entrepreneurs; all they need is an example and the will to work hard. Even if they never choose to go into business for themselves, the lessons I learn and share with them will stay with them in life and help them to be more successful on whatever path they follow.