11/02/2022
If you’ve been following my journey, you know 2021 was pretty rough for me. And I spent a lot of time trying to figure out why and what to do about it.
I knew my personal “why” was to create opportunities for and elevate women, especially women small business owners. But I was trying to nail down “how” I wanted to do that in a way that allowed me to also live the life I wanted while making it the focus of the work I do.
One of the reasons last year was so challenging was because I was not living in alignment with my “why” to the greatest extent I knew possible. I found myself at a fork in the road. It was time to make a decision that was best for me and my future family.
I’ve always taken great pride in creating a space where women can have a flexible work-life structure, strong families, and pursue personal growth. And I’ve been successful in doing that for many.
But I failed to do so for myself. Ouch. That was a tough realization to swallow.
And it didn’t get any easier when I accepted that I was the only one who could change that.
So, today I’m here to share the thoughtful and difficult decision I’ve made to close this chapter of my journey many know as Brainchild Studios. I’ve made this decision so I can create greater opportunities for and elevate more women with the work we do at while creating greater opportunities for me, personally, to pursue the family that my new husband and I deeply desire.
This decision does not come lightly. It took me about a year to figure it out and another year to put the wheels in motion. My gratitude for everyone who has played a part of our journey is endless. And if you’d like to learn more, check out today’s podcast episode .
It’s just me. Open-hearted and vulnerable.
What difficult decisions have you been avoiding? What is the cost of avoiding them?
Be honest with yourself, it’s worth it. I promise.
Kiley
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