ATLANTA -- A jewelry designer. A scrapbook mamma. A custom pillow maker.

Each woman followed her dream to become an entrepreneur at home.

Samir Robinson is what is called a “hybrid entrepreneur.”

The single mom sews and sells high end throw pillows and she puts in 40 hours a week at the Atlanta Housing Authority.

"You have a 9 to 5 and then you come home and work too," said Robinson.

Author Felicia Joy is like a guidance counselor helping women start their own business, often from home.

Joy said step one is finding what it is you do better than anyone else.

"What are their skill sets? What can they offer to the marketplace," said Joy.

Joy helps women through her website and even hosts an internet talk show for women in business called Ms. Ceo.

Marybeth Reeves found her niche and her business by creating scrapbooks.

Reeves told us she was shocked that her hobby could be a career.

"The first time someone said, 'I’d be willing to pay you to do that,' I thought ‘hmmm,’" said Reeves.

The self proclaimed "Scrapbook Mamma" juggles 3-year-old quadruplets while making art and money with other families' memories.

"Juggling motherhood and a business is very difficult but I definitely wouldn't have it any other way," said Joy.

Cynthia Good runs Pink, a women's business magazine.

Good’s advice is to take advantage of the down economy to turn your passion into profit.

"What makes you excited? What do you want to wake up and do every morning and to get paid for," said Good.

Rachel Franco found her passion in jewelry and created Ja-La Designs. Franco was laid off last year and she told CBS Atlanta that she never knew losing a job could be a positive move.

"I think being downsized was the best thing that ever happened to me," said Franco.

All of the women said you need to be prepared to face challenges like start-up costs and be realistic about profits starting out.

Robinson’s pillow business took some time and money to start.

"I would say a person should aim for about an extra $300-500 per month in additional income and build up from there," said Robinson.

But in time, Robinson has seen major growth.

"My income has probably, I would say, doubled," said Robinson.