In celebration of National Small Business Week (May 12th-16th) we sat down with five members to hear about their story, passions, impact, and businesses. The second member featured in our interview series is Christina Fleming, Videographer and Owner of Murasaki Media. Christina is a new Hera Hub member and works out of the Carlsbad location.
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What was the inspiration behind your business?
Every business has a story. When meeting business owners, I have always been inspired by their story. What made them start their company? Why are they passionate about what they do? Each company is different and unique. I enjoy learning about the background of the businesses and the business owners because the stories are compelling, candid, real and very inspirational. Illustrating the story in a film for others to watch is an incredible, creative process and what inspired me to launch Murasaki Media.
How has your professional background prepared you for entrepreneurship/your small business?
My creative background began in the TV studio for a local news affiliate. I was also heavily involved with several production houses creating various videos. I was able to learn the ropes rapidly while having fun at the same time. My business background grew from retail management and human resource management. In these careers, I was able to develop a rich business core. I am fortunate to have experience in both of these areas as preparation for my current business.
What is the most rewarding part of owning your own business?
The most rewarding part of owning my own business is the ability to choose my business path. I get to decide which road to take and I call shots on the next call to action. And if I make a wrong decision, I am able to be accountable, learn from that mistake and grown even stronger. It is thrilling to create my own career path.
What is the greatest challenge?
My biggest challenge is finding enough hours in the day. I love to learn, create and play with new equipment. If only I had unlimited hours to do just that!
What is your life’s greatest passion? Purpose? How does your business align/support this mission?
One of my greatest passions is inspiring others to achieve their goals. My business is a tool for business owners to achieve their results. The excitement a client has after watching their video for the first time is the best moment of the entire production process. They see their vision come to life right before their eyes
What about your business are most proud of?
I am most proud of the relationships we develop with our clients. Our clients become a part of the family. We cheer them on during the production process and continue to root for them even after they have completed a project. Our relationships are genuine and true. We care about our clients and applaud their success stories.
What is your business’ future?
Our future consists of growth to our team which will expand our capabilities to provide even stronger production services for our clients. We are developing relationships with other production companies, so that, we can work together to achieve greater results.
Learn more about Murasaki Media here and enjoy a sample of Christina’s amazing work!
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Christina Fleming’s interview is part of Hera Hub’s Small Business Week Feature. San Diego is home to some incredible small businesses and we are proud to say that many of them are Hera Hub members.
