Irene Sinester-Seedorf has had an entrepreneurial spirit for many years. She ran a successful nail and pedicure salon for years, but it was hard work that required many hours of attention weekly, which was taking away time that she needed to spend with her family.
Irene is a 44-year-old mother and wife to Melvin Sinester with six children, so it was very important for her to balance work and family.
In 2014, they found themselves in a very difficult situation; Irene was ordered to stop working by her family physician, which meant that her family would now have to live off of only one income.
Irene explained her situation:
“In 2014 we were in a difficult position like many other couples with kids. Our financial situation was really getting out of hand. We were