The past few years have been a balancing act. As wonderful as it is to own a small business, it can also be a challenge as you navigate relationships and make decisions about career and associated risk. When I started Luumu at the end of summer 2017, many people thought I was opening a bakery. I knew from the beginning that maintaining a brick and mortar bakery store would not be a good fit for my life's ambitions. That is the beauty of owning your own business — you get to make your own decisions.