What Will You Be Doing In 10 Years?
What will you be doing in ten years? This week I was reflecting on something that a student of mine recently said to me in an email: "I cannot bear the thought of where I'll be ten years from now in my job if I don't make a change.". It stood out to me because it's...
Sometimes I Feel Overwhelmed By Life Itself
Some days I feel so overwhelmed I don’t know what to do next. Between all the business of life and the craziness of kids (early days, making lunches, getting the kids to school).. I have little to no time for myself! Sometimes being a mom with a business can be...
I Almost Did NOT Start My Successful Business
I almost did NOT start my business because I was afraid of what people would think of me, even though I was in my mid-30s. Even though I tell my son (daily) to “don't care what other people think!!!” (Especially other kids at school!). Even though my dad taught me at...
My Family Of Entrepreneurs Discouraged Me
My family of entrepreneurs discouraged me from following in their footsteps because of the stress, uncertainty, and unpredictability of being an entrepreneur. I've seen the rollercoaster ride of entrepreneurship, so I understand why they tried pushing me into a more...
I Dreamt Of Quitting My Day Job
When I started my business, I dreamt of quitting my day job within a year. I ended up staying at my 9 to 5 job until 2018. And I have since learned that certain businesses (ones in high demand) can take an even shorter time to get going. Since 2011, I have started...
I Was A 27 Year-old Single Mom
I was a 27-year-old single mom with a master’s degree and a “good” research job at a hospital in Ottawa. At the time, it didn’t seem much different from what everyone else was doing. It was pretty much normal to me. Then one day, my boss looked at me, frustrated,...
