Yin and Yang: How do you balance work and family?
Balancing work and family is not easy. I have two little ones currently aged 4 and 6 and, although they are now becoming a little more independent, there is nothing like having their mummy by their side. I’m fortunate in that when they were little, they both had amazing midday naps and now my mother-in-law provides amazing support in caring for them. That allows me time to focus on the business. As a family we are committed to raising emotionally intelligent children and we practise mindfulness with them at home, trying to be present in the moments we are together as a family.
I also find it essential to carve out an hour of my day to nurture myself through yoga, meditation and nourishing daily rituals. All this really helps me balance the ever-changing landscape of work and family life.
The drive: What challenges have you overcome?
Many. Running a business means there are challenges on a daily basis that have to be overcome. We do that as a team.
For better or worse: What are the pros and cons of running your own business?
There are many pros and cons of running your own business. The biggest pro is selling your own product and seeing people enjoy it, bringing happiness to the world. Getting positive feedback is motivating and it’s reassuring that what we are doing here at Organic Merchant is the right thing. When it comes to cons, most business owners will sugar-coat them, but running your own business also means working way more hours for less pay compared to a normal employment, at least in the first couple years.
Hopes and dreams: What next?
We usually just take things as they come. The company’s current growth is good, so we hope to maintain that throughout the next years.
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