In February, I applied for a 14-week incubator program for creative small businesses. It felt like a shot in the dark, putting myself out there. I spent a week working on my application and I didn't get accepted on the anticipated day. I was disappointed but saw it as a great exercise and all apart of the process. Well the next day, I found out I was accepted and I was thrilled!

I came home from my first class overwhelmed and questioning if I wanted to do this or not. Oh man. I stuck with it, did the work and I have learned so much! I still have so much left to do. It was a really awesome experience. It all wrapped up with a Pitch Party. I presented a 3-minute pitch to a panel. The panel had read all our business plans beforehand and then had a set amount of time to ask questions and give feedback. It was nerve-racking. And I'm so proud of myself! I loved my cohort and I met so many great people.

SO many thank-yous to Terrain for giving me this opportunity.

What a ride! I've dreamt of having a booth at the Manito art fest all this last year and it was quite an accomplishment to see that dream come true! I had a very successful market day and I continue to be so grateful that I get to give this small business a go!