02/02/2025
Hello 👋👋
I’ve been reflecting recently on how I went from the security of full-time employment to running my own small business.
Truthfully, I never planned to start a business—it kind of just happened! One thing led to another, and now here I am, working for myself in my own garden office.
It all started when I lost 4 stone on The 1:1 Diet. The transformation in my health, both mental and physical, was life-changing, and I wanted to shout about it from the rooftops. Initially, being a Consultant was just a side hustle, I wanted my (overweight) friends and colleagues to feel as great as I did, and any extra income was going to go towards visiting family in Australia and Canada.
Then, in my first year, everything changed. Lockdown hit, I was furloughed, so I threw myself into learning and supporting more clients. When it was time to return to my "proper" job, I knew I didn’t want to go back.
Working for myself gave me freedom, the flexibility to choose my own hours and, most importantly, to spend time with my grandson, who inspired me to lose weight in the first place. Now, with four grandchildren, two in Australia and two nearby, I’ve been able to do things I never could when my own children were young, like school pick-ups and spending quality time together.
Along the way, I’ve met incredible people from all walks of life, and my 'job' is rewarding in so many ways. Most of all, I’m happier than ever, doing work I love while living life on my terms.
And now, I’m about to embark on an exciting new venture supporting women’s wellness, so watch this space for more! 💫
