Starting my own Brand: What I’ve learned since 2010

Hey, it's Cherene Francis here! In today's blog, I will share how to make money online in 2024. I am an actor, producer, and creative in Toronto. I have been earning money online since 2010. Before, it was super cool and well-known, but now it's the norm and industry standard. The last time I was employed was in 2013. I've been on my own, in my own business, gaining so much knowledge and hard-learned lessons from doing things on my own two feet, and I'm going to share everything I can with you. 

Especially if you are creative and a work-from-home mom like me, this will be a game changer because you will have the flexibility to make money on your own terms. It's also a very fulfilling way to do what you want, work with whom you wish to, and do work you love.

Now, all of it isn't sunshine, rainbows and lollipops. There will always be some hard, challenging things you will need to learn. If you continue reading...

I'm on my 10th anniversary since I started and registered a business in 2010, and now it's 2020, 10 years later, and I'm going to share with you my entire journey and some tips on what I would do differently.

Humble Beginnings

At the time, I worked full retail time as a visual merchandiser, which was all about styling and merchandising products. It was not what I wanted to do with the rest of my life because I had a degree in religious studies, and I didn't know what to do with it. I'm a coach by profession right now, and I was always fascinated with the universe, God, and spirit. That's why I studied religion and different cultures, and philosophy was a big part of my studies.

When I graduated, I was like, "What do I do?" My options were to become a pastor, a minister, counsellor, family counsellor, and all of these things I did consider, but all didn't feel right. At the time, my mom struggled with a mental illness, and I supported her that way. My high school sweetheart and I...