MMIA Magazine - Million Moms In Action Magazine August/September 2014 | Page 31

20 mogul moms The Major league designer “I created CCandy not to become an entrepreneur but because I wanted my kids in something fun and fashionable at the game when cheering for Daddy. The rest just fell into place… ” MMIA: When did you decide to become an entrepreneur? AMBER: I knew something was missing in Major League Baseball, I created CCandy not to become an entrepreneur but because I wanted my kids in something fun and fashionable at the game when cheering for Daddy. The rest just fell into place and now I guess I’ve evolved into one. MMIA: How long did it take you to go from business idea to actually seeing income? AMBER: Even today I’m pushing my business to grow and be more successful, it started as an idea but if income stops me from pushing my brand to expand I will never truly be successful. MMIA: Do you ever regret your decision to become a full-time entrepreneur? AMBER: At times the hard work doesn’t always pay off.