As part of this interview, I asked Sasha, one of the owners of Koskela, what she thought was the key to success. She said, "Follow your heart, trust your judgement and do it with joy."

Honestly, I think I've seen a version of these words from lots of business owners, and it can be one of those feel-good phrases that you nod your head to, and you know it's true, but it might just float over your head as just another motivational phrase. But, I've been seriously thinking about these words this week...