Over the past several years, we've done a series called "Women in Business" where we interviewed small business boss ladies about their business, goals for the future, and advice for other women. The past couple years we brought it back for a special mom edition and today we're sharing a peek into the life of photographer, florist, and product stylist Kenna Reed.

Q: What was your first job?

A: It was at Diamond Head Cove Health Bar making acai bowls. I was 13 and the owner, Uncle Marcus, told me I was too young and there was no way I knew how to work. So I went in everyday for a year begging for a job and finally when I turned 14 he told me if I promised to save a thousand dollars within the year, he’d let me stay.

I learned a lot about business, taking initiative and managing my money from him.

Q: How did you start your business?

A: Basically, just a massive leap of faith. My oldest daughter was one and I was a stay at home mom and a server in Waikiki. The pressure to be a role model to her started to really weigh on me. I wanted to show her that she could build whatever dream she had from the ground up if she put her mind to it. Once I saw it that way, I just never let myself look back.