We had the good fortune of connecting with Denae Trujillo and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Denae, we’d love to hear about how you approach risk and risk-taking.
Growing up being a risk taker wasn’t my strong suit. I feared taking chances because I feared failure. The past two years my life has changed so much due to taking many leaps of faith. From becoming a single mother, accepting new job opportunities, and starting my own business. I no longer fear change or taking risks. The first step is always the hardest but it may lead you to the place you are destined to be. Its better to try and fail than to never try at all. Every “failure” and “risk” teaches you a valuable lesson whether its successful or not.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
I own a mobile photobooth business, “Lets Do Shots LLC”, based out of Pueblo, CO. I service Pueblo and surrounding areas in CO. Building a business from the ground up is never easy. Growing up I watched my dad build many successful businesses. Knowledge from watching him has been beyond helpful. I have carried a lot of his business mannerisms into my own business. I have also learned it’s all about who you know, networking and building good connections. Putting yourself out there any chance you get is also key to building a successful business.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Pueblo has a small town feel to it. Our riverwalk is beautiful and has some great restaurants. Angelos on the riverwalk has great pizza and Brues AleHouse has an amazing bakery. Passkey, Coors tavern, and Schuesters bakery are some of the most well known ma and pa kind of places in pueblo. I would also check out Liberty point. Its a beautiful sight overlooking the Pueblo Reservoir.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
God deserves all the credit! At times in life my faith and belief in God was all I had to lean on. God has also placed so many people along my path that have helped pick me up.

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Image Credits
Photocredit April Styles- Photography with style

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