A: I started Sweeter Cards, the first-ever all-in-one greeting card and gourmet chocolate bar, shortly after my first business was acquired. As a young entrepreneur, it’s always been important for me to build strong relationships with mentors and other business owners, and I was constantly looking for small but meaningful ways to say hi or thank you for all the knowledge and support I received. Unfortunately, it was tough to find something that fit the bill (and didn't cost too much!), so I got creative and started pairing a handwritten greeting card with my favorite chocolate bar. I launched Sweeter Cards in January 2019 with the goal of upping the card-giving game!

Q: Do you have a favorite item you sell?

A: I love our Boom Mic Drop card as a way to say “congrats, you did it!”

Q: What advice would you give women starting their own business?

A: Take the first step. In my case, it was as easy as calling a chocolatier to ask about buying their chocolate. That's it! Don't make it harder than it needs to be. People are held back from starting something because they think, “Well, I don't know how." Well, that’s how it’s supposed to be! The only way to learn is simply by doing.

Q: What does it mean to you to be a female business owner?

A: The most meaningful part of being a female business owner is showing other women their own potential by being a model for confidence and creativity.