The Challenges of Starting My Own Business
2:41
Grades: 9 - 12
Video Description: Caryn Dugan, entrepreneur and owner of her own plant-based nutrition and life-style business, discusses the challenges and obstacles she faced when starting her business.
Type of Video: Segment*
Unique Video ID: Careers-11**
Quick Ideas for Using the Video:
- Use the video as a conversation starter or in conjunction with a journal prompt to get students thinking about challenges they would face in starting their own business.
- After viewing the video, have students discuss insights gained from Ms. Dugan that helps them better understand what is involved in owning your own business.
*Segment videos are short excerpts edited from interviews or interactive programs that offer flexible and differentiated ways to use the rich content included in the full-length conversation.
**The unique Video ID can be used to quickly locate a single video in the ET collection. This search function is designed to let teachers assign students to watch a specific video and have only that video appear as a search result. Just click on Search and choose “By Video ID.” Then type in the Video ID as it appears above. Be sure to include the dash.
