Life as a new entrepreneur isn’t always glamorous. It includes all the messy, rewarding realities that come with making a business come to life. But when it’s something you’re truly passionate about, the hard work and long hours can end up fueling something incredibly rewarding. In this episode of The Drawing Board, we talk with three passionate women who started their businesses as a passion projects: Phuong Mai of P.MAI (2:00), Kate Torgersen of Milk Stork (6:20), and Kim Malek of Salt & Straw (19:00), and explore the different paths that led them to where they are today.