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Amee Janus, Melina J



Name: Amee V. Janus

Hometown: Des Plaines, IL

Current Residence (City, State): Trevor, WI

Education: College only 2 years

Professional Background (brief, please): Computer Technician for major corporations

What you wanted to be when you grew up: Vetanarian

What you are: VERY BUSY! Owner/President of Melina J. Inc.

Brief Summary of your Start Up: Our 1st daughter Melina was born April 27th, 2005. I knew I wanted to be a stay at home mom, I didn’t believe in day care and other people raising our children. So, since we were financially struggling I thought I would start my own internet business from home. Melina was my life, my inspiration. I started Melina J. Inc. Business was OK. It was costing us more money to run the business than making any money. We have had many ups and downs in our life. I still knew I had to help support my family.  I now plan on designing my own clothing line, and hope to launch that in the next year.

Company Website? www.MelinaJ.com

What inspired you? My Daughter Melina

How long have you been in business? 2 years for MelinaJ.com

How did you fund it? Personal Money/Savings

Do you have a Fairy Godmother (or Mentor)? Yes, my late father in law; he always believed in my success. Also, my brother Viral, for all his sales knowledge and support. My biggest mentor…my best friend/my husband Richard, he has been my crutch and support when business was at its worst. He was there when I needed a shoulder to cry on and give high five’s to when business was good.

Do you belong to any Business Organization or Networking Groups?
Startup Princess and I am also the organizer of the Kenosha County/Lake County – Mom Entrepreneurs <http://entrepreneur.meetup.com/1339/>  Meetup Group.

Current Business Challenge? Finances and Balancing my life

What are you doing about it? Finding Resources to help me. Networking with other businesses and mothers.

Favorite motivational quote: Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will. Mahatma Gandhi

Family? Husband, Richard of 5 years. Two Daughters: Melina is 26 months and Keira is 10 months

If so, how do you balance family and business? I still haven’t figured this one out yet. I work around the clock 7 days a week. I need help!

Favorite book? Don’t have a favorite book.

What do you do to relax? Relax? What is that?

What do you want to change most about your world?
Patience and time. I want to be able to have patience. I am a “now” person.

What are you most proud of? My family. My life as a wife and mother.

What advice would you like to offer other Start Up Princesses?
Network! I missed this at first and just starting to network and it helps!

Favorite Magic Wand (tool/resource)? My brother, Viral. Seems to know everything there is to know about business and sales. Also, the WWW!

If you could design a tiara, what precious stones would you use?
Moonstone and Jade

Would you be interested in being a Fairy Godmother to another woman entrepreneur? (I am working on a secure system to do this, any ideas?)
Yes, but I think I still need my own Fairy Godmother! I am not ready to leave the nest just yet.

What business subjects would you feel comfortable mentoring in?
Computers

Would you be interested in going to lunch with other women entrepreneurs for a “networking tea party”? Yes.

If you are out of Utah County, would you be willing to be a facilitator of such an event? I can surely try.

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