Realising Corporate Life wasn't for Me
After spending 15 years in corporate leadership, my world shifted when I had my two children. Suddenly, the 9-5 grind no longer made sense for the life I envisioned. I needed flexibility, time with my kids & more control over my day.
This realisation led me to take a leap - I opened my own Pilates studio & began my journey as a well-being advocate.
The Struggle behind the Scenes
Despite the external changes, I still felt stuck. I tried countless strategies, filled my days with endless to-do lists, and yet never seemed to gain traction. I was constantly exhausted, putting my energy into my business and everyone else but neglecting my own well-being.
As a Creative Entrepreneur, I felt isolated. The pressure to show up for my business and my family was overwhelming! And the noise of all the different advice out there left me feeling confused. The struggle of entrepreneurship hit me hard!
Often, I felt misunderstood, like I didn’t quite fit into the traditional mould of an entrepreneur. I used to think that maybe I was the problem—that I was just “too much,” or that something was wrong with me. I didn’t fully understand why traditional business advice never worked for me.
I was overstimulated and frustrated with the pressure to “do it all". It's only when I did things my way that I felt true to me. But that's not the way everyone else does it?
I was afraid to do what suited me because it wasn't "normal" but when I worked "normally" it always left me feeling misunderstood and burnt out.
That's why I create the Small Steps Accountability Circle, I wanted to create a space where creative and neurodivergent entrepreneurs felt safe sharing their hopes, fears and simply being themselves.