Renton Woman Magazine November/December 2015 | Page 7

Getting to know our FOUNDER Part One by Angela Adley Busy entrepreneur, mother, wife, and creator of Renton Woman Magazine, Erica Owens shares her inspirations for starting a photography business, which ultimately led to a bigger adventure of designing a publication that reaches across the lifespan of women. Each month, Renton Woman encompasses something for EVERY woman, which is what we all love most about this very unique online magazine. Interestingly, Owens discusses that she never desired to be a photographer. As a child, she wanted to become an educator. Though once researching salaries in education, she decided instead to major in accounting. Despite the lack of desire for her younger self to become a photographer, she reveals, ‘’I always loved taking photos.’’ Though having a passion for taking photos wasn’t enough for her to switch up careers at that time. Timing is everything if you’ve ever learned a few life-lessons! However, it appears Erica had a future in photography looming underneath the surface- our thoughts really do create and bring forth our reality, ladies! Erica had a very successful accounting career, but the love of taking pictures was still very much a passion. She says, ‘’What appealed to me the most about being a professional photographer is the ability to run my own business and do some- thing I loved.’’ Ladies, don’t we all desire this?! The ability to be our own boss, work the hours WE want, while doing what WE love! YES! So what finally prompted the now proud owner of E. Owens Photography? She says, ‘’Getting bad family p ܝ