Joy Adams, One Sweet Second
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Name: Joy E. Adams
Hometown: None. I am a military brat.
Current Residence (City, State): San Francisco, CA
Education: College at Point Loma Nazarene University and graduate school at the Kennedy School of Government
Professional Background (brief, please): I have a degree in political science and a master’s in public policy. I became interested in bath products and aromatherapy in graduate school.
What you wanted to be when you grew up: a teacher
What you are: Happy as can be!
Brief Summary of your Start Up: Graduate school was really stressful and tough so I decided to create a line of relaxing products for frazzled women on the go. I made some samples and wrote a business plan. After moving to San Francisco from Boston, I set up my website, started doing shows and had a blast doing it all!
Company Website? www.onesweetsecond.com
What inspired you? My mom. She always encouraged me to follow my dreams and my heart.
How long have you been in business? 1 year
How did you fund it? My own savings
Do you have a Fairy Godmother (or Mentor)? There were many mentors along the way and all of them helped me get where I am today.
Do you belong to any Business Organization or Networking Groups? Yes. eWoman Network! I also try to go to as many other networking events as I can.
Current Business Challenge? Finances
What are you doing about it? Found a great CPA to balance my books!
Favorite motivational quote: “when push comes to shove, push backâ€
Family? Dad, brother and sister
If so, how do you balance family and business?
Favorite book? I have many
What do you do to relax? A hot bath or a trashy magazine
What do you want to change most about your world? My mom passed away due to complications from Lupus. If I could change anything it would be that there would be a cure for painful diseases.
What are you most proud of? Finishing graduate school and starting my own business.
What advice would you like to offer other Start Up Princesses? Do price checks first. So much information is out there for free. Don’t try to do everything on your own!
Favorite Magic Wand (tool/resource)? Outlook 2007
If you could design a tiara, what precious stones would you use? Maybe a few sapphires.
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?) Sure, depending on the hours…
