Today I want to discuss the importance of using the resources available to you, whether or not you are aware they are available to you. Especially when you first starting out laying down a strong foundation and building your support system is very crucial for determining how your process will go within your first 3 years of business. Now that is not to say just because you have a strong foundation and support system that it will go smoothly- your success depends on not only how hard you work, but your willingness to grow and learn from the lessons along the way.I know there are some of us that are like no I’m good I ain’t looking for a handout blah blah blah miss me with that shit. I used to say the same broken record bullshit and my pride hell my ego held me back from pushing past my limitations because I felt like there was another way and I felt like I was wasting my time. But in truth, I was afraid of being successful and being responsible for the lives of others. It’s not suppose to be easy ya’ll and no journey is ever truly easy, but it does always begin with us. Today's episode links are for artists, healers, comedians, chefs and other small business owners as well. Small Business Resource Directory:https://www.occ.gov/topics/consumers-and-communities/community-affairs/resource-directories/small-business/index-small-business-resource-directory.htmlhttps://www.score.org/resource/list-startup-resourceshttps://smarthustle.com/government-resources-small-business/Healers and Practitioners:https://www.healingbeyondborders.org/index.php/practitioner-area/practitioner-resourceshttps://healingthehealers.org/Music and Artist: https://www.artworkarchive.com/blog/complete-guide-to-2021-artist-grants-opportunitieshttps://gov.texas.gov/music/page/financial-resources-music-industryCulinary:https://wearechefs.com/resources-list-to-assist-culinary-professionals/ https://www.finedininglovers.com/article/free-online-courses-for-chefshttps://bevspot.com/10-essential-online-resources-for-professional-chefs/Comedian:http://www.comedyinstitute.com/classes/stand-up-comedy-classes/april-2021-5-day-standup-comedy-class-2/https://goldcomedy.com/resources/ https://www.bigimprov.org/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw0caCBhCIARIsAGAfuMyIK3HBp4LdsIGkNR3HoizCU8hma2V9m3D_iZr0veFpP2ato8rOYeMaAkMIEALw_wcBhttps://witdc.org/classes/level-1-foundations-of-improv/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw0caCBhCIARIsAGAfuMxFxJPzWqLlZjrZf1lXglR2pBv8Jp4WMcFOX4eRApW5doEkEJVBsGgaAl6gEALw_wcB--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erbgoddess/support