Nadia on Entrepreneurship

In this interview, our fearless leader, Nadia Kamal, gives some insight into her driving philosophy and her vision of Onyx Group’s future.

Where did the idea for Onyx Group come from? I co-founded a graphic design studio with a partner. When we dissolved that partnership, I decided to create a broader service that would fit better with my vision.  The idea was to focus on where we wanted to go rather than where we were, to build something we could grow into.

To what do you most attribute your success? My passion and my belief in having an energetic and driven team.

How important have good employees been to your success? Critical, you can’t build it alone. My philosophy is that it’s one thing to build something for yourself, but it’s another to build something for those around you.

How do you balance your work life with your family life? I always remember that I couldn’t do anything without my family’s love and support. They motivate me to succeed, especially my children. When things get difficult, I just think of them and it gives me the will to persevere. (But true balance is achieved right now, because I sleep very little.) 

Where do you draw your inspiration from? I draw inspiration from multiple sources. I’m inspired by a lot of successful and unsuccessful business owners. The successful give me something to strive for while the unsuccessful give me an example of what to avoid. My family and those around me who believe in me are another excellent source of inspiration.

How long do you stick with an idea before changing course? I consider myself to be action oriented. If something isn’t working, I’m quick to assess it and change it until I find something that will work. The only exception is when it comes to people. I believe in learning someone’s true skill set and finding where they belong rather than assuming that they just don’t belong at all.

Where do you see Onyx Group and yourself in 10 years? I see Onyx Group as a successful international corporation with satellite offices in various cities. I see myself as being a true entrepreneur. I want to own multiple businesses and I want Onyx Group to be the force behind them. I want to breed more success for my family, my business partner, my team, and my clients.

What are the top skills that have helped you become a successful entrepreneur? I have the ability to see a bigger vision and to create a strategy that breaks through the concrete walls that get in the way. I’m not afraid to start over, and I’m not afraid to be different. Life is too short not to love it. If you have any additional questions for Nadia about what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur just DM them to us on Twitter, or email us at intern@onyxcreates.com and we’ll answer them in our next blog.