What is YOUR story?

I had a nice thing happen to me this morning. I received an email from an author who wanted to talk to me about writing an essay for her new book. The women explained in her letter that she felt that that this book might be a good place for me to tell my story.

I feel as though I haven’t told many people my ‘story’. Why? Well, if you google my name, you can read my 'story' in several magazines and newspapers. Why tell it again? Well, frankly, it isn’t the type of thing that you go and shout from the rooftops. We all have our own lives and our own stories. I feel sometimes so engrossed in my own life, that the last thing I want to do is read about someone else’s ‘story’.

In 2008, I realized that it was time to tell people who want to hear a little more about myself, my struggles, victories and personal battles that I have had as I launched Pump It Up, the Inflatable Party Zone from a single birthday facility to a $70 million year corporation. First off, I didn’t do it alone. At my side every step of the way was my wonderful husband, Ron and my three amazing kids, and of course, God. My partner, Terry Dillenburg was my anchor and the best business partner that I think anyone could ask for. It wasn’t always easy for the two of us, but we survived and thrived. The staff that we assembled were the most passionate people anyone could ever meet. Passion fuels any dream.

As I continue my blog, I will begin to open more of myself to my friends and share many of the struggles and victories, big and small that I have encountered, and are still currently dealing with in my life. Success doesn't necessarily breed success, however experience and guidance certainly helps! Therefore, I am doing this in hopes that someone, anyone, can take something away from by blog, that will better prepare them for the challenges and triumphs of being a woman in business.