EPISODE 9 // One of my first ever jobs was rewinding VHS tapes at the appliance and video rental store where my dad worked for most of my childhood. Outside of my rewind work, I grew up creating, crafting, and selling artwork alongside my mom and grandmother, both artists, at any craft show we could get in. By 15, I was an independent contractor, teaching jazz and lyrical classes for a local dance studio.

I was an entrepreneur before I ever knew the word.

I’m an artist, I grew up in small business, and I’ve been in independent contracting work for 18 years, so even after years of professing that I would never own a business, it will be no surprise to learn that I own and operate a few businesses today.

On Episode 9 of I’m Wearing Pajamas, we’re Demystifying Entrepreneurship and we are again visited by my very best friend, my fiancé, Cesar Clavijo (USMC Veteran, former professional musician, martial arts instructor, and founder of Stillness Academy).

We want to share what’s helped us walk the entrepreneurial path, practical tools for reaching farther in your field, and ideas on how to pull in the reigns when you inevitably begin to wear yourself too thin.

Entrepreneurship is defined as “developing, organizing, and managing a new business”, so for the purposes of this episode, even if you don’t own an actual business business - let’s view your life as the business you’re running!

Because you’re either running your life or its running you. As always, pajamas are highly recommended, but not required.