How I Became An Entrepreneur - Desiree Martinez

The speaker shares their journey from aspiring animator to successful entrepreneur. Inspired by Toy Story, they pursued a degree in multimedia art and animation. However, the 2008 recession made finding work difficult, leading them to move back home. Through networking, they discovered a passion for social media, eventually starting their own business. Today, they help small businesses and military spouses, enjoying the flexibility and control of entrepreneurship.

What inspired the narrator to pursue a career in animation?

• A family member working at Pixar

• Watching Toy Story in theaters

• A visit to Disneyland

• A school project on animation

What major event made it difficult for the narrator to find work after graduation?

• A personal health crisis

• The recession

• A natural disaster

• A family emergency

How did the narrator initially try to find work after moving back home?

• By applying to jobs online

• Through a family business

• By networking in Phoenix

• By starting a YouTube channel

What platform did the narrator help a friend understand, leading to a new business opportunity?

• Twitter

• Facebook

• Instagram

• LinkedIn

In what year did the narrator start their own business?

• 2012

• 2009

• 2007

• 2010

What aspect of entrepreneurship does the narrator find most fulfilling?

• Working with celebrities

• Helping others and having control

• The financial stability

• The ability to travel

What is one of the narrator's passions mentioned in their entrepreneurial journey?

• Writing children's books

• Helping military spouses find work

• Supporting local artists

• Developing new animation software