The Drive: What challenges have you overcome?
There are a few, but one that stands out is showing up before anyone was really listening. At the beginning, it’s hard not to feel invisible – especially when the space feels noisy and full of others doing similar work. You question yourself. You wonder if there’s really room for you, or if it’s even worth it.
And then there are those slow days – the ones where nothing seems to move. No messages, no likes, no clear signs that what you’re doing matters. That’s where it gets real. Motivation is great when it’s there, but it’s not reliable. What kept me going was remembering why I started and who I’m doing this for.
It’s been a journey of staying committed even when it’s quiet, trusting that each small step builds something bigger. I’ve learned that being consistent, being myself and showing up with heart – even when it’s hard – is what creates real connection. And that’s what drives me.
For Better or Worse: What are the pros and cons of running your own business?
You know what I love most? That I get to do something that truly changes lives. Supporting women through birth, helping them feel calm and confident… it’s not just “work” for me. It’s something I believe in deeply, especially because I’ve lived it. Hypnobirthing changed everything for me during my own birth, and ever since, I’ve been so drawn to it – sharing it just felt natural.
There’s also the freedom – choosing when I work, how I show up, and staying close to my kids as I do it. That flexibility means the world to me.
But it’s not always light and easy. Running a business means carrying a lot on your own. Some days you feel like your brain never switches off – the ideas, the responsibilities, the emotions, all swirling together.
And when the days get slow, or the noise online gets loud, you do start to question things. You wonder if you’re really being seen, if there’s still space for your voice among all the others.
But I remind myself why I started. I remember the mums who messaged me, the taster sessions filled with warmth, the stories shared. Those moments remind me that this work matters. Not just to others, but to me. And that makes it worth showing up for – again and again.
Hopes and Dreams: What next?
I’m working towards reaching more and more women with this message. The birth statistics speak for themselves – too many women are having negative experiences, and that tells me this education is needed now more than ever. Every woman deserves to feel safe, informed and confident about her birth.
I’m also dreaming of creating retreats and meaningful collaborations, growing a space where women feel held and supported throughout pregnancy and birth.
And because I’m Hungarian, it’s important to me to make this support accessible in my own language too – so Hungarian-speaking women can benefit from the same emotional tools and knowledge.
It still feels like I’m only getting started, but I know I’m building something that matters – slowly, with purpose and heart.
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