{"id":4033,"date":"2016-03-08T13:29:10","date_gmt":"2016-03-08T18:29:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/futurpreneur.ca\/?p=4033"},"modified":"2024-02-14T10:38:03","modified_gmt":"2024-02-14T15:38:03","slug":"celebrating-international-womens-day-with-futurpreneur-entrepreneurs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/futurpreneur.ca\/en\/blog\/celebrating-international-womens-day-with-futurpreneur-entrepreneurs\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating International Women\u2019s Day with Futurpreneur Entrepreneurs"},"content":{"rendered":"

At Futurpreneur Canada, we get to work with so many inspiring female entrepreneurs. To celebrate International Women\u2019s Day<\/a> today, we wanted to chat with some of these fearless leaders on why they feel women should consider entrepreneurship as a viable career option, what and who inspires them, and the words they live by.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/h3>\n

Emma Harding \u2013 Rockit Vocal Studios<\/a> (Calgary, Alberta)<\/strong>
\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Why do you feel women should pursue a career in entrepreneurship?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I believe anyone who feels they have the entrepreneurial spirit should follow their dreams, male or female. But believing that as a woman you can do it as well as our male counterparts is incredibly important. In turn, we also get to be role models for future female entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n

Do you have a female inspiration or mentor that inspires you?<\/strong><\/p>\n

My female mentors\u00a0and inspirations were all rock stars! They worked hard to be heard and respected in the music industry, and in turn I use that as inspiration to drive myself, in certain areas where women are not always given the support or respect they deserve.\u00a0You also have to know your business and industry inside and out, and be the best at what you do. There’s a big difference between a one hit wonder and a legend. This applies in business too.<\/p>\n

What are your words to live by? <\/strong><\/p>\n

If it’s not fun, don’t do it. For an entrepreneur this is key. You are about to invest the majority of your life in to your business. If you don’t enjoy it, it won’t work, and you will be miserable.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

April Link \u2013 <\/strong>Outer Coast Outfitters<\/strong><\/a> (Prince Rupert, British Columbia)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Why do you feel women should pursue a career in entrepreneurship?
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Entrepreneurship requires a huge variety of skills and tasks, which is, I think, a really common demand of women’s personal, home lives as well. So, that part transfers over. Starting and running your own business puts all of the power to succeed in your own hands; not to say you cannot fail, but if you do, or if you only go so far, it is not because of a male-dominated corporate structure, glass ceiling or old boys club mentality. And by the same token, you have room to grow, be creative and succeed if the rest of the components are in place.<\/p>\n

Do you have a female inspiration or mentor that inspires you?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I have three inspirations:<\/p>\n