Astrid about Mentors

That I'm happy with my happy PotatoMammaDesign business today is due to blessing of some talent, but majorly a set of circumstances, and certain "mentors" and supporters. Kurt Hugelshofer, a business coach and teacher, showed me pragmatically that I had what it takes to start my business. A portfolio, enough savings for a few months, a market for my services, and a good business plan. Illustrator John Hollander was first my teacher at a multimedia school, for Photoshop and Illustrator, and turned into a good friend, mentor, and today also business colleague. He kept giving me hints to go forward, and believed in me. That was so valuable to me! I thought he was a god and I nothing :-)

This group has helped me in a way mentors do too, you ladies are awesome, I'm so grateful to be in this group!

I also believe that in some way, we are our own mentors too. We can continuously learn and challenge ourselves. Here's a great business book for designers I just found today. It's free!! Started reading it, it seems great!

Download the book by David Parish here:
T-Shirts and Suits: A Guide to the Business of Creativity