There is a saying around our home, “Pursue your passion.” My husband and I have lived our life with this motto. For some families, it’s not one they make their decisions by, however, it’s been front and center for most of our life choices. I am fortunate enough to be pursuing my dream business for the second time in my life. The first time was at the age of 26 when my husband and I, with only $50 to start, opened a coffee shop/cafe called Jahva House. It was our business learning curve. It was full of life, artists, musicians, antiques, great conversations, homemade vegetarian food and of course good coffee. Life brought many changes and we sold the coffee shop. But, now, I am living out dream business number 2 at LoveFeast Life. I co-founded this company with my best friend, Chris Ann. And even though we live miles and states apart, have been able to build this dream, one step at a time, on our virtual canvas. Never in my life would I have imagined that the virtual world would be the perfect platform for so much creativity. That’s what I love about pursuing my passion…creating. It’s the wonder of inception, dreaming and brainstorming an idea and then executing, that fuels me. That is the beauty of being a business owner.
LoveFeast Life is a lifestyle company. Our main desire is to inspire others to experience and savor a beautiful life. We like to think of it as a little bit of a philosophy, a little food and lots of conversation. We know we just relaunched our look and feel, but this is just the beginning of our plans for LoveFeast Table. Our hope and dream for this company is to be a place where we can continue to create, meet people (both in real life and virtually) and continue to share the story of that journey. We’d love for you to join us.
It’s been very exciting starting our business, so I’m curious to know: What dream business would you love to start? (By replying you will be entered to win an iPad 2!)
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Intuit’s Love A Local Business competition. The opinions and text are all mine. Contest runs July 6 to August 9, 2011. A random winner will be announced by August 11, 2011. Official Contest Rules
I always love to hear about people pursuing their passion! My dream business would be a combination of selling my handcrafted things online and select shops, while also having time to write, write, write…
My dream business would be teaching creative writing to kids – in the huge treehouse in our backyard!
Kirsten, I’d be the first to sign my kids up. Let me know. It would be a great addition to our homeschool classes.
Kristin
Definitely a quilting and needlework (embroidery/cross stitch etc) store.
My little girls would probably love it too!
My dream business would incorporate my favorite things– art, interior design & fashion. Whether it is an online only venture or a small gallery/shop wherever the hubby and I eventually settle.. it is always in the back of my mind and I feel like my ( relatively new ) blog is laying the groundwork.
um…pursue your passions…YES and Amen to that! Doing it with the alpacas and missions. Wish I was a more creative person yet that opens a door for me to see others creativity with the alpaca fiber etc! They share and can do what I can’t and am dumbfounded at how their passions are so beautifully executed.
A “Homeschool Haven”, would be the current thought. Essentially a school away from home, where classrooms are set up per their function; co-ops could meet regardless of denomination; have a book consignment store, etc. Although, I could never do such a thing myself — for while I’m good at admin. and accounting, I’m horrific at (or horrified of) networking. . .
Christine, that’s a wonderful idea! And yes, I totally agree, you have an amazing gift for administration. (Feel free to send some my way.)
I’m living my dreams as well….so many parallels to yours
with the coffee shop church and a business designed to inspire women to live beautiful lives….. love this post and appreciate all you do!
So true!! And thank you for your kind words. It’s fun meeting other like minded friends! Now to meet IRL.
-Kristin
I am pursuing my passion for mosaics and making art. My dream business would be to pursue the spiritual aspect of my work–for healing, contemplation, prayer and delight.
My dream is to be a flower farmer! U-cut flowers, bouquets for the market…