I replaced my 17 year corporate salary in 9 months of entrepreneurship.
In 2019, my family fell into hard times. We needed more money.
I got a second job serving at a pub.
I would work in the office Monday to Friday 9-5 and then 2-3 nights a week I would head to the pub from 5-12 or 1am.
"JUST 2 LONG DAYS!" I would tell myself.
I remember waking up Friday mornings to go into the office.
My body - hot, like a machine overused and not given enough time to cool down.
It was bringing in money though, and I had a cold beer waiting for me at the end of my shift. This is what I told myself at the time to KEEP GOING.
As you likely already guessed, financial stress is often a symptom of something much deeper.
I was the one that had two jobs and who was tasked with calling the City to arrange the payment plans for unpaid bills.
I had accepted the belief that we were a two household income. So I became two people.
When I finally made enough to cover my household expenses, I ended my marriage.
Shortly thereafter I was plunged into a demanding Dark Night of the Soul.
My world of working and drinking on repeat began to collapse around me.
What used to be fun, joyful, escapism turned into wretched regret.
Hangovers that lasted days. Beautiful summer days spent in a darkened room.
Anxiety skyrocketing
wondering…
WHY DO I FEEL SO BAD?
WHY CAN’T I JUST DO WHAT I USED TO DO?
BE WHO I USED TO BE?
At the same time something new was rising within me.
As much as the Dark Night demanded I take personal stock and accountability for how I was living my life, it also began to steer me towards…
WHAT IF…
WHAT IF YOU ARE HERE FOR MORE…
WHAT IF THE ENERGY WITHIN YOU HAS A JOB TO DO?
A deep need for PURPOSE began to rise from within me.
For me PURPOSE is helping people by doing what comes naturally to me, that which I do very well, and what I know is helpful.
I wanted to help other people feel better.
Yoga helped me to feel better.
Yoga came naturally to me.
I decided to help others through yoga.
I started my business in 2021, (got fired from the pub in 2022 - story for another time), and left my corporate career of 17 years in 2025.
In August of 2026, after 9 months of going ALL IN, I replaced my monthly salary that took me 17 years to earn.
This has provided me with a massive perspective shift as to what is possible. And some grounded evidence for all my effort too.
This new perspective has given me a FREEDOM I only dreamed was possible.
The ability to help so many people through my business.
The time to create all the wonderful things in my mind, and
the SPACE to continue to GROW.
Here is what I learned:
We are capable of so much more than we think.
Your next greatest version is through the parts of yourself you don’t want to face.
Face them.
Do. Your. Inner. Work. (never stop)
Find YOUR God/Higher Power. You will need a higher power to believe in.
Everything you have gone through is either your anchor or your fuel, you decide.
Work on your goals.
Be around people who have gone through it and who believe in you. (ESSENTIAL)
It will take WAAAAAY longer than is comfortable. You will lose faith (return to your higher power)
The gestation period is the hardest.
Keep going.
It is all so worth it.
I was recently asked, “Why bother with being an entrepreneur?” And I realized what my answer was:
It is to show my Son all that is possible for him. That when you believe in yourself, there are no limits!
I hope you enjoyed reading.
If you want to learn more about my business and how I can help, make sure to book a free call. I would love to meet you!
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