B283 Update

My $100 business challenge is still going well.  Juliet’s dad had to go to the hospital due to some health issues, so she only came twice this week.  I feel like I don’t want to charge them this week either since they’ll be facing some medical expenses along with overall stress!  I have already made $100, so I feel fine about not charging!

This week I wrote up a report on my interview with an entrepreneur, learned about Roxanne Quimby (the founder of Burt’s Bees), as well as other entrepreneurs, Catherine Rohr and Corey Bell. 

Catherine Rohr was able to transform her view of those incarcerated in prison.  From seeing them as wild animals to individuals with great potential, she was able to establish a program to help these people to learn and discover their own “business plans.”  One of her main objectives is to help them transition back into society and to become leaders.  She was able to learn the importance of second chances and giving others the opportunity to create new lives for themselves.  The program gives these people new hope and encouragement as others express belief and confidence in them.

Corey Bell was able to move forward through challenges, keeping in mind his vision and goals for his life.  He didn’t want to give up, get a job and work for someone else, and wonder “what if.”  That is a great way to keep things in perspective, especially when things get tough.  He doesn’t let anything stop or slow him down – he doesn’t believe in the word “can’t”.  He believes that anything is possible if we really set our mind to it and want it enough.  I also appreciated his viewpoint on giving back to the world – it is a great motivation to do everything you can to the best of your ability so you can contribute and give back to the community and world.