This episode is a sequel to the earlier episode Thriving Abroad: Maria Madsen's Journey to Making Denmark Home  This episode is an epic adventure! Maria Madsen not only switched careers, but she did it all while in a foreign land. Maria took her skills and transformed them into a thriving toy business. And get this - she learned those skills when she was just a wee lass! In this episode, you will learn 3:00 - how she moved from being a graphic designer to a product designer. 7:03 - How she started her company 12:00 - How having kids could inspire your business drive 13:45 - Making the first steps in starting her business 20:00 - The big dilemma in marketing and how grants for small businesses came through for her. 22:00 - Why you need trademarks for your business. 28:00 - Her response to the question "Is language a barrier in doing business?" 31:00 - Tips for starting a business 33:00 - Kid-friendly places in Denmark.   Join us as we hear about Maria's awe-inspiring journey of starting up her business in Denmark. We'll hear all about how she sought advice, scrounged up funding, and summoned the courage to dive headfirst into entrepreneurship in a completely new and unfamiliar environment. This is a story you won't want to miss, folks!