Exactly one year ago, on November 1st, I started my journey towards becoming an entrepreneur. After years of working at jobs that were unfulfilling, jobs where all I cared about was the paycheck, I wanted to find a way to make money by doing something that I loved.

If you had told me a few years ago that I had the potential to create fun accessories for cats that would also provide me an income (however small it may be!), I would have laughed in your face. But the past year has taught me that no matter how crazy you think your ideas are, there is possibility for greatness in each and every one of them.

When I started the Etsy journey by creating Crazy Cat Lady Corner, I only had a couple of listings to work with. The store would be an extension of my blog (which I started in 2015) and be geared towards cat lovers. I had no business plan or any set ideas on how my store would look. I just knew I wanted to create and share my ideas and products with the world. By not having a plan, I opened myself up to creating anything and everything that popped into my head. I wasn’t restricting myself to stay within any boundaries.

So I jumped in headfirst. Life works in strange ways sometimes. Once I took the plunge, I started having more ideas and I was able to bring those ideas to life. Yes, there were many failed attempts and also many great successes with products. I guess that’s part of being in business for yourself. You are responsible for your successes and failures and you end up learning from everything that you do.

Fast forward a year later, I am a stronger, more confident person. I may not have replaced my ‘traditional’ job income just yet but I am richer in many other ways. My skills in marketing, PR, product development and communications have greatly improved and I have had the chance to connect with amazing people online.

My goal is to my ‘Crazy Cat Lady Corner’ a household name. I want my stuff to be in the hands of famous felines like Nala and Grumpy Cat! I want it to be the go to place to find unique gifts for cats and cat lovers. I have no doubt that I will succeed with it. It is all just a matter of time and effort.

I need to mention that I could not do any of this without the support of the amazing Cats Of Instagram community!

So here’s to one year and many, many more amazingly successful years ahead!! Cheers!

If would like to check out the etsy store and grab a few goodies for yourself or your cat check out CrazyCatLadyCorner on Etsy.