I started working in marketing in 2011 after completing my MSc Marketing Communications. For five years, I worked in the fast-paced world of digital marketing, juggling my time between a digital agency in Manchester and a tech start-up in London. Both owned by the same parent company, my role involved creating the marketing strategy for both and managing the teams at each location. A very rewarding job, yet challenging in so many ways, both personal and professional.
In January 2017 I embarked on my first yoga retreat, set in the snowy mountains of Austria in a remote chalet. One week of yoga, outdoor activities, healthy eating, meditation, and overall peace and quiet. It was at that moment that I first voiced my intention to one day work for myself, run my own business, be in complete control of my time and who I work with. I was met with encouragement and given confidence by those who were also on the retreat with me, which sparked a little fire inside me.
And so, it began…