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Dymeata Burum , A Gary, Indiana native, who has served in ministry for nearly 24 years. After  high school, she continued her education at Indiana University Northwest studying  Business Administration. Discovering her entrepreneurial gifts, Dymeata who has  become a social media mogul in the online community- is the Founder and Owner of  Bold Publications, bBold in the City, bBold Cosmetics, and Dress 2 Slay Boutique.  Dymeata is the published author of “Winning Confessions of a DIVA”. She understands  that Entrepreneurs are those who don’t just talk about what they want in life, but they GET  UP and DO IT! Dymeata plans to create a way for other women to be able to embrace  the idea that “anything” is possible, and also showing them how to profit from the things  that they love to do. TheBOSSNetwork: What were some obstacles that you faced in the beginning process of starting your business or career?  Dymeata Burum:...

Ashley Austin , M.S., is a writer, stylist, and media maven with an entrepreneurial spirit. Working in advertising with her passions for food, fashion, DIY, and all things glam. When she’s not on the clock Ashley enjoys traveling, reading and discovering new trends. Catch up with Ashley at   UptownBelle.com .   TheBOSSNetowrk: What were some obstacles that you faced in the beginning process of  starting your business or career? AA : Believing that I had to be a master at everything. I soon realized that this was impossible and started to vet professionals that were a good fit for me and my business. Outsourcing professionals like hiring a lawyer, accountant, and a graphic designer helped me save more time and money in the long run. It also relieved some stress and allowed me to focus on the areas that I was great at writing and styling. BN: What inspired you to break into your particular industry? AA : I love being a resource for women. There seemed to be a...

In business and in life sometimes we can get caught up in how everything affects us. On a day to day basis, we worry about our time, our resources, how this project will turn out, our goals and deadlines - alot of things that involve I, me, my, or mine. But what if we approached life with the idea that a majority of things that we go through and deal with have nothing to do with us? What if the purpose of everything you went through was to benefit the next person - how would that change your perspective? Recently I have encountered several losses and at first glance I was discouraged. How would these setbacks make me look as a business woman? Would I be embarrassed? Would people think less of me? How could I explain my shortcomings? I. Me. My. Mine. How easy it is to get caught up in the idea of self. But life is not about you. It's bigger than you. At second glance, I realized that these setbacks would only make me look strong because I overcame them and that str...