#FollowGreyAreaDrinker
To get us started - how would you describe yourself in 6 words or less?
I motivate people to remove alcohol
What prompted you to start your business?
I gave up alcohol almost 6 years ago. The seismic changes it has produced has seen an acceleration in all areas of my life. I have more energy, motivation, zest for life and I am much happier and more at peace. I know there are millions of other people out there who drink in the 'grey area' just like I did and that giving up alcohol would prove revolutionary in their lives.
Tell us a little bit more about you?
I am 43 year old wife and mother to two small children. I have worked in education for the past 17 years, designing and delivering skills-based interventions to children and young people. I hold a BSc in Social Psychology and an MSc in Health Psychology and have recently completed a Diploma in Alcohol Studies. I am passionate about empowering people to grow and evolve and live their lives free from guilt, shame, apathy and other low energic feelings. I adore personal development be that my own or others! I believe we all possess many gifts to give the world and am passionate about empowering people to discover just what they are!
Fill us in on your female founder journey.
I have learned an inordinate amount on this journey. I have learned that most hurdles come from the self, that if I change my mindset that I can achieve much more when I believe it is possible. I have learned about persistence, developing a tough skin and have improved at handling a knock back. I have become aware of my strengths and also what I traits I need to develop in order to realise my dreams. Planning is essential and having a big, wild dream to work towards is essential to work towards.
How did you hear about AwakenHub and what prompted you to apply for SheGenerate?
A friend directed me towards it.
What have you gotten out of the SheGenerate process?
I love meeting new people and collaborating and learning from them. I love how passionate everybody is.
What does success look like to you - in 12 months and in 5 years?
Success in 12 months looks like I will be working full time in the business, overseeing workshops, 1:1 clients, group programmes. Having a subscription service and also a book and podcast. Success in 5 years looks like having employees to deliver this programme online to a global audience, helping thousands of people world wide to remove alcohol from their lives and unleash their latent potential.
SheGenerate is only a small part of AwakenHub - now that you have the community's attention - what can we/they do for you?
I would love to know more about marketing and how to improve at it!
As a founder - what are your non-negotiables?
'Sobriety isn't a limitation, it's a superpower' - Brené Brown.
I know for sure that my life has infinitely improved since removing alcohol, I know that my evolution has accelerated ten fold since doing this. I know I am becoming the woman I have always know I was capable of becoming and I am relishing each and every opportunity that comes my way. I am deeply inspired by Brené Brown and her authenticity. I try and live my life in the same vein. I am open, honest and vulnerable at times at these are the values in others that I appreciate the most. I have learned more form the vulnerabilities of others that from their accolades.
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