Sara Vickers is the co-owner of In My Jammers, a small business in Scottsdale that offers a line of bamboo pajamas for babies and toddlers. “We aren’t your typical pajama line—our products consist of the softest bamboo material and unique trendy prints.” Learn about Sara Vickers…
Follow at: @saragailvickers; @inmyjammers
Hometown: Omaha, NE
First job: I worked at a frozen custard shop. It was so much fun.
Favorite ways to spend your free time in AZ: Shopping at Scottsdale Quarter, hiking and visiting different resorts.
Your biggest accomplishment and why: My children. Nothing makes me happier than my family.
The biggest obstacle you overcame: Learning to balance mom and work life. I still struggle some days, but I’ve gotten better with it.
Someone who inspires you and why: There is not necessarily one person that inspires me. But, I am inspired by other entrepreneurs (especially moms). It’s so cool to see other people’s success and growth.
Advice to someone pursuing a career path in what you do: Set all of the “what ifs” aside and go for it. If you have drive and determination, you will do anything to be successful. It’s not always easy, but you learn along the way.
Favorite quote: “If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.” —Marc Anthony
Something someone would be surprised to learn about you: I started my first business at 22 years old with $1,000 and sold it four years later.
What makes someone fabulous: Kindness, loyalty and authenticity.