It’s been an interesting road that’s consisted of a wide range of emotions, accomplishments and challenges.

When I started the Business in 2010, it was a leap of faith. I was at a crossroads; the job market left much to be desired and I had a choice of either going through the motions of taking another job or taking a stab at entreprenuership.

My first year of business was spent trying to make sense of everything; I took a whole bunch of classes through SCORE the SBDC (Small Business Development Center) and NYCSBS (Small Business Services) as well as securing a couple of clients.

I was busy during my second year of business on various consulting assignments. I also secured MWBE certifications and DBE certification so I could build a portfolio of government agency projects.

The past year has been a challenge for me. I was impacted by Hurricane Sandy and my family was displaced. My husband and I were dealing with repairs to our home as well as working on our respective businesses. It goes without saying that I was drained mentally and emotionally but I knew that I had to continue plugging away in order to return to a “sense of normalcy.”

So far, 2014 has been a polar opposite of 2013. I have been busy on a few projects, waiting for other projects to start, and proposing on potential projects. Seeing the potential of what lies ahead makes me glad that I didn’t give up when the odds seemed stacked against me.

At this point, I’m pretty optimistic about the future and am thankful for the ones who have supported me on this journey.