I’m no stranger to business. It’s no secret I’ve always been business minded and wanted to create something of my own. After spending the last 11yrs supporting biz owners in growing their companies, it’s time to do something for myself.
But how did I get to that decision? How did I know it was now or never? What prompted this next step? The realization of where I am in life, all that I’ve overcome, and plain old opportunity…
As a single mom, I’ve been on a constant journey to better myself and to improve my life, because I don’t have a back up plan. I don’t have another person in my household who I can fall back on. I don’t have anyone else’s income to rely on. So I’ve always moved with a sense of urgency to make more money, improve my credit, enhance my lifestyle, save for my kids’ future, and to be a better person in general.
But early 2025, it hit me. The time is now. 2024 was a series of incidents that were not only traumatic, but caused me to start over. My dad shut the family biz down (I was doing their operations/biz management at the time - my only income source), the engine in my car died - had to get a new car that I was not trying to get at the time, and the man I loved turned out to be a jerk and had to get the boot too…and so I was in a whirlwind of emotions. I’ve started over before, but this time it felt different.
And so, I did what I do best, I went to God. I spent time alone. And I dug deep into myself to figure out how to move forward from all this. The main thing I knew, was that I had to get a job (duh) but I needed to increase my income. I never wanted to be in a position to lose my lively hood due to a man making a split second decision and not caring how it would effect me…
Fast forward some months, I got myself a cybersecurity certificate. I paid for it using money I couldn’t afford to lose; so I had to make this work. It was do or die. About 4 months later I finally got a job making just shy of $100k!!! I had never made that much money in my life. I was so excited. I cried and cried and thanked God because this is the secret…this is what I’d been missing all my life.
As a 38 year old mom of twins, I needed this. It elevated my life instantly. It boosted my confidence. And the stress I’d felt for years when it came to money and taking care of the twins instantly flew out the window. And now…I was unstoppable.
I’d spent years working in biz, learning how to navigate motherhood with out burning out and giving up on my dreams, and now I was at a great income level to where I had the time and money to comfortably build something I believe in.
And don’t get it twisted…I’ve tried all the side hustles (network marketing, blogging, online boutiques, reselling, affiliate marketing, etc) but nothing stuck. You know why…because I was broke and because I wasn’t confident in myself to make it happen. I wasn’t secure in my life to truly create the way I was supposed to.
As moms, we will not grow and function properly for ourselves our our kids if we are broke and in unhealthy relationships. That’s the tea. Once I got a high paying career, ditched the low level situationships, and tapped into who I was…my confidence grew. I began to reconnect with my faith, focused on me, and focused on my future. Brokeness and toxic relationships are distractions and traps that keep you playing small. I was over it!
This is just a small piece of my journey and the obstacles I’ve overcome to be the strong, confident, and audacious woman and mother that I am right now.
So, my next move in life and biz? I’m creating a community for moms who want to build their confidence, tap into their true identity, grow their faith, and connect with other moms who want to do the same.
I’m going to bring my followers on IG and my subscribers on substack along for the ride! This is going to be something so special and so powerful and I’m too excited!
If you’re a mom who feels stuck, overwhelmed, and wanting to break free from the cycles you are currently experiencing…stay tuned!
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Speak Soon! Kari 🤎