I quit my toxic corporate job to start my own business.

The pull has been strong for about a year, but I have been resisting the call as we tend to do. The universe has been punching me in the face with signs for the past two months, and one of those divine signs was the Instagram algorithm showing me Oliver's inspirational journey (if you don't know, check out his account @sailing_with_phoenix ). Cliff Notes version: he peaced out on Corporate America because it was sucking his soul. Relatable? Hell yes.

Society might call me crazy and reckless. But I call it having the self-respect to not stick around for bullshit and trusting myself so much that I know that I will find a way no matter how challenging or scary. There is no situation that is important enough to sacrifice my mental health, and I refuse to live like that again.

As Oliver said, "taking the leap is the hardest part." It took me two months to pull the trigger because in my head I built it up as this totally terrifying thing, but I am happier than ever and have had more opportunities in the past three days (like being a vendor at his welcome party) than I have in the past six months. 

Do the things that make you feel alive because when you are brave enough to take the leap, the opportunities and rewards are endless ☀️