But did you know that expressing your creative side can not only help you discover what you truly want, but also improve your mental well-being and enhance your work performance? As Julia Cameron, author of The Artist Way, suggests, artists who don’t have a way to express their creativity can end up feeling resentful. That’s why I highly recommend taking up a hobby that brings you joy outside of work.

For example, I found that taking weekly painting classes has been the perfect outlet for my artistic creativity. Every week, I walk into class with a blank canvas and within a few hours, my vision turns into reality. Over the years, I’ve built up a full collection of paintings, and I can see how I’ve improved over time. Not only has it been an enjoyable and fulfilling experience, but it has also opened my mind to other joys and perspectives.

As entrepreneurs, we tend to live and breathe business, but when we take a break from the grind and let our creative side take over, it gives us time to reflect and view the world from a different perspective. This can also be beneficial for our mental health and well-being. By finding a hobby that you truly enjoy, you can open yourself up to other joys and reduce the risk of burnout.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, I took my art class virtually and looked forward to it each week. Now that in-person classes are an option, I prefer to be surrounded by other creative people in a physical setting. There is an energy and creativity that happens when we are around others who share our passions.

By taking up a hobby outside of work, you can not only enhance your mental and emotional well-being, but also bring new creative energy to your business. So why not find a hobby that brings you joy and helps you express your creativity? It may just be the key to unlocking your full potential as an entrepreneur.

If you have any hobbies you enjoy outside of work, please share them in the comments below 👇🏼

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Making it to the list gave us the global exposure we were looking for and something important to celebrate with our team.  I decided to make a special trip to India and celebrate this milestone in person with all the people that made this possible. 

The look on their faces was so much more than I imagined. It was even better than making it to the Inc 5000 – I saw the gleam of pride and a sense of accomplishment in their eyes.

Every employee got a special gift, and we ate cake, laughed, danced, and talked about new goals we want to achieve. We encouraged and supported each other.

Then I boarded another 26 hour flight home.

Was it worth it? 100%.

I feel blessed to lead our team of excellent humans and this award truly belongs to them!

Attending the Inc 5,000 Conference and Gala in October 2022 was one of those moments in my entrepreneurial journey that signifies a turning point in my career. A point where I finally feel that I’ve made it to the big league.

In most professions, you go from being an amateur to an experienced executive. Entrepreneurial life is different. 

When do we graduate to being professional? For some it’s hitting revenue targets, profitability targets, building a solid team or hitting a big goal. Those are all great metrics. Yet being a part of Inc 5000 – a group of the fastest-growing companies in the USA is truly inspirational.

Thank you Inc. Magazine for creating this community where we can continue to inspire each other and change the world for the better!

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They are incredibly successful in business.  They nurture others and are tenacious beyond measure. But that is not the hallmark of what I found in common among these Enterprising Women. 

These women are masterful at overcoming challenging obstacles. Some I spoke to were once single parents – either divorced or the death of a spouse. These terrible tragedies at the time seemed heartbreaking to these women while it was happening. But they kept their faith – in themselves and believed that everything will work out. They instinctively knew that even though life seemed bleak, there was a greater purpose calling them. And now, the same women are happy – in new relationships, businesses, families, philanthropies, and life experiences. 

The message for us all – but especially for those who intend to be (or raise) an Enterprising Woman, is this: The universe may have some great plans in store for you and is guiding you in that direction.  Dream big dreams and get aligned with what you were meant to do and contribute to this world. 

Thank you to Marina Ilari for nominating me and the many remarkable women I connected with.  

The 2023 Enterprising Women of the Year Awards Celebration & Conference will be hosted May 21-23, 2023 at the Wyndham Grand in Clearwater Beach, Florida!

Honorees will be recognized on the evening of May 23 at the Gala Awards Dinner.  

If you have been in business for at least three years and are a women-owned company or a partner in a firm you can submit a nomination at www.enterprisingwomen.com. 

Honorees are recognized for at least three years of revenue growth, leadership in their communities, and mentoring or supporting other women or girls.  

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