Full time work, part time business? Be my own boss? Is that even possible?
I work full time. I study Part time and I have started a part time business. And until recently nothing made sense but to own all my own work.
Sometimes you have these moments that come unexpectedly in life. Mine, was one Sunday afternoon, it was extremely warm. Me and a mate were heading out to eat on Kings road, London. Everyone was jolly, sipping wine and showing more skin that an organic chicken. Inspired by an American socialite, I decided to rock a long purple skirt, a vintage Levi’s cut-up shirt and my natural do! Which made me look quite sophisticated!
After taking fabulous snaps of London, discussing future plans, we decided to find a delicious nut-free a la carte place to eat.
We finally sat in an aesthetically pleasing looking restaurant. It’s was a shame unfortunately because what looked great on the outside was not all it was meant to be on the inside. We were seated immediately, we ordered our food but then the waiter returned without my dish as it was no longer available on the menu. He tempted us with the desert menu which he re-assured us, was completely nut-free. This time it was not the waiter’s fault, my eyes were bigger than my stomach.
My wake up call - an allergic reaction! Nearly choking to death, at the top of the stairs, of this amazing looking restaurant and finaly ending up in hospital.
During this reaction, there was a split second when I thought “What if that was my last breath? I haven’t pursued my lifelong dream?” Having a international jewellery label and seeing a massive crowd wear it around the world!
Up until that very point I was still procrastinating, I mean everything could wait, “oh I’ll do it tomorrow”, “it’s not that important”,” it’s not perfect”,” it can wait”, you name it I have used every excuse on the book. I honestly felt like I had all the time in the world!
Boy, did I realise “time waits for no man!” I re-evaluated everything. If I wanted this dream to happen, this unique handmade jewellery business, then I had to do it, and do it Now! I work full time, I study part time and I have started a business. Whatever doubts I had about myself, I had to overcome. If it meant reading a positive statement, talking or listening to positive people and emulating others who’ve made it. Entrepreneur Richard Branson has said this a number of times :” If it’s not broken don’t try and fix it!”. And damn it! It’s true. Only when you are established can you do things as you please! So I’m launching next week, watch me!
My advice for being your own boss - get rid of any negative people around you. As negative people, are usually people who are too weak to follow their own dreams and will always find a way to discourage yours. Oh! But always ask for help, you’ll be amazed at how many people want to help you along the way. My plan for the future is that my business KrischiVintage or ( as I like to call it “vintage in a cup“) becomes full time. That is my career transition and believe me, you will all be wearing it! Happy people, happy thoughts!
Kris Boakye is a full time employment adviser who works part-time as creator and founder of KrisChiVintage handmade jewellery. Her online Boutique is live on ASOS Marketplace Boutique . You can also connect with Kris on twitter @Krisxchi and facebook. Her website http://krisxchivintage.mysupadupa.com launches next week.
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