'Think and operate outside the box' is advice often given, but pushing a boundary or building an original vision can mean being misunderstood by others. We speak to singer and founder, Rachel Kerr on how we can ensure the rejection of others doesn’t let us stray from being authentic to our purpose and gifts.
Big ambitions are often accompanied by even bigger doubts – from others and ourselves. As Ingrid Vanderveldt followed a vision her faith led her to – to empower a billion women – this was a truth she quickly confronted. Ingrid shares how she's ensured grit, faith, and authenticity have eclipsed the questions and underestimations from those around her.
Career setbacks can tempt us to step up the hustle, or to call it quits altogether. Founder and CEO of Florian London, Tola Adeagbo, has walked the fine line between doubling down and retreating. From a redundancy while pregnant; to building a handbag business and having a £100,000 order cancelled, Tola shares her experience and tips on recovering from career blows.
Obedience to our calling can come with personal sacrifice. Content creator and founder, Sazan Hendrix, knows this well. Personally, marrying the man meant for her resulted in losing touch with her family. Professionally, she had to walk away from her lifelong dream of becoming an entertainment presenter. We chat about reconciliation, changing ambition and love.