The drive: What challenges have you overcome?
This is a tough question because, as a mom running a small business, there are different challenges I face each day. However, I think the biggest one has been believing in myself, my passion, and trusting that what I’m doing with my time is truly worth it.
As a working mom, I often experience a lot of guilt-whether it’s over the little things or the bigger decisions. That feeling is hard to shake, and it’s a challenge I continue to work through. But I find so much passion in my work and in creating. It helps me feel balanced and fulfilled, which, in turn, gives me more energy for my family. When my cup is full, I can give more to those around me, and that makes it all worth it.
For better or worse: What are the pros and cons of running your own business?
One of the biggest pros of running your own business is the freedom to choose your direction. There’s a lot of flexibility in how you spend your time, and you get to make decisions that work best for you and your family. It’s empowering to have control over what projects you take on and how you balance everything. You also get to meet the most amazing people and do some great and unexpected collaborations that you didn’t know were possible.
On the flip side, one of the main cons is the weight of responsibility. When something needs to happen, you have to rely on yourself to make it work. There’s no one else to fall back on, which requires a lot of self-motivation and drive. It can be challenging, but also rewarding when you see the results of your hard work.
Hopes and dreams: What next?
Looking ahead, I hope to start selling more through my website and explore more collaborations with other businesses. It would also be amazing to have the time to get my pieces into more shops. With young kids, what I’d love to do and what I can realistically achieve sometimes don’t always align, but I’m learning to embrace that.
It’s important for me to write down my goals, knowing that I’ll get to the next stage at some point, even if it takes a little longer. I’ve realised that it’s not about having fixed timelines, but about being present and enjoying the journey along the way.
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