The drive: What challenges have you overcome?
Overcoming self-doubt was a significant challenge and transitioning from an employee to a business owner required a leap of faith. It was scary but I do believe in ‘nothing ventured, nothing gained’.
Trust – that you can do it: that you will find the right people to support you, and that clients will be drawn to participate because of the benefits they can see.
For better or worse: What are the pros and cons of running your own business?
Pros: Making it uniquely ‘yours’; seeing the joy when parents say, “Now I understand what he’s wanting” (their newborns) – this warms my heart, to know I’ve made a difference to that child, the parents and their ongoing relationship.
Cons: Being a small business owner initially means being receptionist, planner, booking agent, accountant, publicist as well as the awesome teacher! It’s overwhelming but I choose to be a lifelong learner and so approach thing with an ‘I can do it’ belief. I write messages to support myself on my bathroom mirror, reminding me that anything is possible.
Hopes and dreams: What next?
My vision is to make Dunstan Baby Australia accessible to all parents in Australia and New Zealand, helping parents become calmer and more confident, and with a deeper understanding of their newborns. My dream (which is becoming a reality) is to travel around Australia in a motorhome, running information sessions and teaching DBL in cities and regional areas, whilst continuing my online classes – and meeting many wonderful people along the way!
Visit the Dunstan Baby Australia website to find out more and connect with them on Facebook and Instagram.
