Happy International Women's Day !

Such a timely holiday, for I've been thinking a lot about how far I've come in just a little over a year into NifNaks.

I think much of this reflection was spurred by the wonderful article in the San Francisco Chronicle written by Patricia Yollin on the Women's Initiative 's 20th Anniversary. You see, if it weren't for the wonderful businesswomen, entrepreneurs, and visionaries at Women's Initiative, I don't think there would be a NifNaks today. Before I enrolled in the Simple Steps to Business Success program at the Women's Initiative, I was overwhelmed by the daunting task of starting my own business.

But soon after I started the classes, I already became more confident and excited about the possibility of making my dream into a real working business. In the program, I learning the value of interacting with other entrepreneurs like me. I have fond memories of the time I spent in the program collaborating and learning from the other women in my class. By the end of the 20 week course I was proud to have written my own business plan, and to have a focused direction of where to go and the steps I needed to take to get there.

I recommend any woman who is out there considering the possibility of carving out her own future to seek out the Women's Initiative. The staff, instructors, and guest speakers at Women's Initiative are informative, supportive, and excellent in their jobs. And of course, your peers that you will meet in the class will inspire you and motivate you to finally realize your dream of starting your own business!

Congratulations to everyone at the Women's Initiative on our 20th anniversary!