This Entrepreneurial Journey Is Building Me
It is about becoming who you need to be.
It’s that time of the year when you’re either burned out and looking forward to a long-deserved break or knee-deep in assessing how you're progressing toward your goals.
For me, I’m neither. Thank God for the former. I’m tired, but not burned out, and I believe that’s because I’ve been intentional about it. There have been times when I was this close to burnout, no return in sight, exhausted from late nights, early mornings, and doing it all alone.
I found myself headed in that direction after convincing myself I needed to ramp up the hustle and grind… until I gave myself a good reality check: I’m not the hustling type, and that’s okay.
Read: I Don’t Subscribe to the Hustle, And I’m Not Ashamed
A Shift I’m Grateful For
Where I am now versus where I was 6 months ago is a complete shift. A shift in mindset. A shift in approach. A shift I am deeply grateful for.
The end of last year, rolling into this one, didn’t go as I envisioned. Between back-and-forth emails chasing late payments, falling behind on bills, and being in a slow season, I began to question a lot: Did I want to pursue entrepreneurship? Was I even cut out for this?
Then the Lord dropped something in my spirit, a nudge to reach out to someone who knows exactly what my season feels like. It turns out he didn’t only relate to my season but is also a business coach. Not only did he agree to help me during this season, but he also did so without asking for anything until I could afford to pay them. That is a favour.
Read: What I Wish I Knew Six Months Ago
That relationship shifted many things - how I think, pursue God, and approach business.
Am I out of the woods entirely? No. But I now have a different mindset and a new approach. I’m no longer focused on getting the next client; I want the right one. I am no longer chasing the next payment; I’m seeking the check that aligns. I am no longer simply working for money; I’m doing sustainable work. It’s a slow build, but it’s for long-term impact.
The Journey Can Get Lonely
In everything I experienced over the last year and few months, I couldn’t help but wonder how many are struggling alone, silently, with no one to turn to? Or feeling like they have no one to turn to. How many are showing up, pushing through with a brave face, simply because they have no choice? Navigating waves and winds, still clinging to the dream, even as doubt creeps in and the bills pile up.
It makes me wonder because that’s exactly what the first half of this year felt like: lonely. And the truth is, I felt like no one else understood what I was experiencing, or if they do, they’re not always honest enough to share it, and I’ll admit, I haven’t always shared much either, so I get it.
Read: What Do You Do When Things Get Hard?
But still, I wonder.
Because oftentimes, friends, family, and peers aren’t in the same season. They can’t understand. They’ve never walked this road. They might even think what you’re doing is crazy, too risky, that you should get a job. And I’ve thought about that too.
But I’ve also realised that one idea, one deposit from the Lord, can open your eyes and open doors that change everything. I’ve come to see that entrepreneurship is a calling. The first time I explored entrepreneurship, I did it on my own. I didn’t ask God, I didn’t pursue him, I just did what I felt, and that was a lesson in and of itself.
Read: Make God Your Business Partner
Being in this season, or better yet, chapter of my life. I realise that we are already equipped for many things. We already have the tools. But it’s not always going to be a walk in the park.
You’ll have to dig deep. You’ll have to believe. You’ll be stretched to press into your faith like never before and to trust that it’s possible. The shift will come — if you believe.
And it’s not just about believing in the vision, or the big ideas or goals, it’s about believing in yourself and in God.
If nothing else, I’ll say this: I believe the Lord has called me to entrepreneurship, so I would believe more in myself — but even more so, in Him.
The story continues, keep following this space for more as I try my best to share unabashed truth about my entrepreneurial journey, what I am learning and unlearning and living an intentional purpose-filled life.
ABOUT ME
I’m Carey-Lee Dixon, a creative at heart with a deep-rooted passion for helping others by sharing my story, my journey, knowledge and skills. I am a creative partner to women ready to show up boldly and build with intention. After years of side-hustling alongside my 9-to-5 job and honing my skills in branding and design, I stepped fully into my journey as a full-time entrepreneur, committed to helping women grow their presence with clarity, courage, and confidence.
Through shared experiences, I’m creating a space for others who seek more than just a good job with a big title that lacks heart or purpose. Instead, they want to lean into their purpose, do what they love, and make an impact by showing up boldly, courageously, and with intention. Whether you're starting fresh or scaling something meaningful, you may find something here that will shift your perspective and inspire you to take action, creating and living a life of intention and authenticity that feels like yours.
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