Build Girl...Build !!

I am amazed by how many people call me "daring", "brave" and "fabulous".

Well, I can believe the fabulous part :), but when new and potential clients learn of my story of being an attorney and being a sole practitioner at that, I am often times met with plenty of compliments about what it is I do. In all actuality, I kinda just fell into being an entrepreneur. Word to Pastor Waldrond, I never wanted this.

Though I have been semi-successful in my practice as an solo practitioner, I also long for something else. I have many talents outside of practicing law and I am constantly complimented on these talents as well. Compliments from friends led me to starting this blog, and other compliments from friends led me to embark on a new business venture with one of THE GIRLS. I also recently decided to participate as an "apprentice" at a marketing and event planning company. I have been so excited with the work I am doing there, I have to remind myself to do my legal work!

I know so many successful young women who have mastered their skill sets either as doctors, marketing managers, mothers, consultants and production assistants. I also know that 90% of these same successful women also have other interests that have developed in their hearts. I hear the same stories all the time. "Man, if I were rich, I would be a _______________ instead of doing what I do now." or "Girl, if I had time to fully develop this art, I would start a business doing ____________." My favorite statement heard last week was, "You know, I often fantasize of an entirely different life. I would actually prefer to be an __________, instead of a ________ but I just don't know where to begin."

So where should you begin ?

I am not going to get into all of the legal and accounting endeavors that should be taken to establish a successful business entity in your particular jurisdiction. I will however tell you that your gifts should be fostered for growth and success.

One of THE GIRLS is a doctor who also happens to make beautiful jewelry. She transformed a broken strand of my late grandmother's pearls into a gorgeous necklace and matching bracelet. When I saw the finished product I was almost drawn to tears.

Another one of THE GIRLS is a museum consultant who has a penchant for writing. She devours books, sometimes 3 a day and has signed up for writing classes to further develop this art into a potential money making endeavor.

Another one of THE GIRLS is also a doctor who is a wonderful dessert maker. Whenever there is a birthday or reason to celebrate, you bet your bottom dollar she is making the cake or sweet treats.

Finally, one of THE GIRLS happens to be a fashion production manager who has so many talents.... she is almost exempt from this post. Honey, when she gets the itch to produce something, she goes for it with such fervor it is ridiculous.

The point of this post is to let you know that if you harbor a desire within to create something outside of your comfort level and "formal" skill set... DO IT ! If you are constantly complimented on a talent.... DEVELOP and FOSTER IT ! Finally, if you don't know where to start, just start from the place that created this talent...your heart. Your prayers, your friends and your persistence to do what you love will lead you to a land of success.