After many inspirational conversations with amazing women recently, I realized something universal: many of us are in the same boat. We want to build something bigger. We crave creative freedom. And in the roles we’ve held—whether corporate or government—there were simply too many limits holding us back.
This isn’t an argument against corporations or government. It’s an argument for stepping into who we truly are, honoring the experiences that shaped us, and knowing when a season has ended—even when leaving feels impossibly hard.
The Path We Were Taught vs. The Path We Need
Growing up, I was taught that the “right” and stable path was a government or government-adjacent job. Safe. Predictable. Secure.
But life rarely happens according to the script.
As I followed that path, I still carried a dream inside me—a dream of starting my own business. Yet I kept pushing it aside, telling myself it wasn’t the right time or that I had to do it “the right way” before I could even begin.
When You Know It’s Time to Build Something of Your Own
Before I left my role, I felt a deep knowing that I was meant to create something bigger. But I didn’t see many people modeling that kind of leap, and the unknown felt intimidating.
Everything changed once I stepped away. When I finally put myself out there, the world opened up. I met the right people. I gained clarity. And I finally had the space to dive into the market research and passions that mattered to me.
That experience taught me a powerful truth:
You have to make the first move before the world can rise to meet you.
How Our Environments Shape and Limit Us
When we’re in environments that limit us—even subtly—we often don’t realize how much we’re being held back.
A limited mindset, a rigid structure, or a “play it safe” culture can quietly dull our potential. But when we release the need for permission and the fear of failing, something extraordinary happens:
We become the catalyst in our own lives.
Letting go of both fear and permission changed everything for me. I became the version of myself I had always hoped to be. Things felt peaceful. Opportunities flowed. Life became aligned, purposeful, and fruitful.
Finding the Support That Helps You Step Forward
Leaving a familiar path is easier said than done—especially when it’s all you’ve known. But you don’t have to do it alone.
If you can find:
- someone who’s a few steps ahead of you,
- a group that inspires and encourages you,
- people doing what you dream of doing,
- or someone you can identify with and reach out to…
…it can change everything.
The right relationship or community can help you cross into the next version of yourself—the one that’s been waiting just beyond your comfort zone.
Be a Catalyst. For Your Life. For Your Story. For Your Future.
The world needs your ideas, your courage, your creativity, and your leadership. But most importantly, you need you.
It’s okay to leave what no longer fits. It’s okay to begin again. It’s okay to build the life and business you’ve always imagined.
Be a catalyst.
You deserve to begin.