The drive: What challenges have you overcome?
Not everyone grasps the importance of using clean personal care products or taking steps to reduce plastic waste and harmful chemical production. However, I find hope in witnessing a gradual shift in awareness. More people are becoming conscious of these critical issues, and as this awareness grows, I believe it will lead to positive changes in consumer behaviour and a greater appreciation for sustainable and eco-friendly practices. The journey towards a more environmentally conscious world may be slow, but every step counts, and I am committed to playing my part in promoting a healthier and more sustainable future through my business.
Starting a soul-centred business really is a personal growth journey. You must be willing to face your insecurities and limiting beliefs head on. These can show up as things like fear of judgement or failure, limiting money beliefs or self-sabotaging habits such as procrastination. Understanding and overcoming these challenges takes a lot of work but the reward is enormous. Something important that I have learnt is that if you wait for everything to be perfect, you will never get started. Overcoming perfectionism has been a journey for me. I have learnt that outsourcing some tasks will achieve the best results for my business and save me a lot of time and frustration.
For better or worse: What are the pros and cons of running your own business?
It’s an incredible feeling to create something from the heart and witness it bringing joy to others. I cherish hearing from customers about how my products have positively impacted their lives and discussing shared interests like skincare and wellness. Being able to invest my time in personal and professional development, exploring my passions, is a true blessing.
However, being a small business owner comes with its challenges, especially the lack of a team for support and collaboration. Fortunately, my husband has been an incredible source of support and encouragement from the beginning, helping me stay motivated on tough days.
The best part of running my own business is spending most of my time on something I’m genuinely passionate about and receiving heartwarming feedback. Knowing that my creations bring joy to people is a rewarding experience. The alignment with my values and the flexibility to be there for my children’s special moments make it even more fulfilling. Overall, I feel blessed to pour my energy into something that resonates with my heart and positively impacts others’ lives.
Hopes and dreams: What next?
Since having my baby recently, I have had so many great ideas for new products to create for babies and to nurture mums through pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period. I’m really excited to start working on bringing these ideas to life and creating some beautiful new offerings to support mums on their motherhood journey.
Head over to the Butterfly Botanicals website to find out more and to browse their natural skincare & wellness products. You can also connect with them on Facebook and Instagram.
