Reflecting on My Journey into Entrepreneurship: A Path Paved with Growth and Grit

Quitting my job to build a life as an entrepreneur was a leap that came with no guarantees. It was, to put it lightly, terrifying—leaving behind a steady paycheck, the structure of a traditional job, and a well-paved path forward. But something inside pushed me, told me there was more to discover in creating something of my own. That "something" turned out to be a long list of fears, challenges, and hard-earned insights.

Facing My Fear of Success and Money

One of the most surprising realizations I had early on was a genuine fear of success. It’s strange, isn’t it? We talk so often about wanting to succeed, but sometimes there’s a subconscious fear of what actually achieving those dreams will bring—whether it’s changes in relationships or responsibilities that may feel overwhelming. Add to that a fear of money: a strange discomfort around how to manage it, make it grow, and even believe I deserved it.

Overcoming those fears was essential. I dug deep into my mindset, using all the tools I'd learned in psychology and NLP, and, little by little, I started to dismantle these limiting beliefs. Reframing my view on money as a resource that supported my vision instead of something to be feared allowed me to handle it with a new clarity.

Learning the Mechanics of Business

What’s been equally challenging is learning the practical side of business—the things most people take for granted when they’re employed. Sales, taxes, systems, social media marketing, funnels, and strategies for digital marketing—these were foreign concepts at first. I’d heard about them, of course, but understanding how to apply them effectively took time, trial, and error. Then there was the practical work of managing multiple bank accounts across contexts and countries—a task that still sometimes baffles me.

Through all this, my determination kept me moving forward, reminding me that growth is often messy. Even when it felt impossible, I kept learning and improving. I knew that if I was going to do this, I couldn’t back down at the first sign of discomfort. I had to become comfortable with being uncomfortable.

Letting Go of the Past to Create Space for the Future

A reality I hadn’t expected was that not everyone would come along for this journey with me. As I moved further into my entrepreneurial life, I found myself outgrowing old contexts, relationships, and dynamics. Some friends weren’t able to support or understand the path I was on, and I had to make hard choices about who I could keep close. That was its own kind of grieving process.

Learning to set and enforce boundaries, particularly with people who didn’t understand or align with my goals, was one of the toughest lessons. But I knew that if I didn’t honor my boundaries, my dream would suffer. So, as painful as it was, I had to let go of people who weren’t willing or able to support my vision.

Building My Dream Abroad and Facing New Challenges

I’m currently in the Philippines, taking a six-month break from the UK, where I’ll return to set up a base and streamline my operations further. I never imagined that building my business would lead me to live and work in different countries. It’s exciting but also comes with its own set of challenges: cultural differences, time zones, unreliable internet. But each hurdle reinforces the grit I’ve developed along the way.

If Not for My Skills and Experience...

There were moments when the weight of everything felt crushing. I’ve lost family and friends; I’ve spent nights alone, breaking down. I’ve felt isolated and questioned every decision. But if I hadn’t handled my limiting beliefs, if I hadn’t constantly pushed myself to shift priorities and enforce my boundaries, I would not have come this far.

My professional skills have been the glue that held it all together. From neuro-linguistic programming to cognitive psychology, each skill has allowed me to keep my mind sharp, resilient, and creative. And every tool I've used to guide clients has come back to guide me, showing me how to reframe setbacks, adapt to new challenges, and keep building, brick by brick.

I’ve been on the full emotional spectrum, but I’ve also found strength within myself that I hadn’t known existed. I am building this dream, and I’m doing it with the knowledge that every part of this journey matters—not just the highs but the lows, the breakdowns, and the breakthroughs.

The life I’m creating is one where I own my success, not in a way that’s perfect or without fear, but in a way that’s real, raw, and reflective of all that I am. This has been the hardest work of my life, but it’s also been the most meaningful.