Joanne Wilson: The Magic of Dreaming Big from 99U on Vimeo.

The typically mythology of an entrepreneur is often a young single person, burning the candle at both ends. And that was Joanne Wilson’s plan until “life got in the way, and I had these children.” However, part of the benefits of starting your own business means building the lifestyle you want to lead. In this talk, investor and entrepreneur Joanne Wilson shares how she launched her own business even when life happens. Balancing a complicated life, says Wilson, requires a devotion to a single dream or goal. “It helps you plot out the course of your life.” But more importantly, it makes sure your business never gets off track. “Your talents allow you to dream about how you want to get up everyday… the ability to dream about your creative desires and match them with your life dream is the road to being able to lead the life you want to life.”