From Corporate to Creative: My Journey of Rediscovery and Design
Life certainly has a way of surprising you, doesn’t it? A few years ago, the company where I had worked for 12 years suddenly decided to close our office. It wasn't just about losing my job. It felt like life asking me, "What do you want to do for the next 20 years?" At the same time, my home life was changing. My boys, my everything, were growing up and started chasing their dreams. I found myself at a life-changing crossroads. The cheers and excitement of being their biggest fan at sports games gave way to a quiet house. This new silence led me to a critical question: "What's next for me?"
That’s when I decided to go back to University. Returning to University was more than just hitting the books; it was about challenging myself, and proving that I had so much more to offer. I was driven, not only to learn but to excel, to uncover aspects of myself I'd never fully embraced, Interior design. Being creative has always been a passion I had nurtured alongside raising my kids, now taking center stage. During my studies, I realized it wasn't just about gaining new knowledge; I was blending this with a lifetime of being a mom.
While finishing my studies, I found myself at another crossroads, pondering my next steps. It was clear to me that I wanted to focus on designing nurseries and children’s rooms. This decision leads me to my "why?" Being a mom has always been the most important and cherished role in my life. Now, with Huggabee, I bring the heart of a mother to my work, fully aware of how precious babies are to us. It is my way of paying it forward and supporting other moms. I use this knowledge to help new parents create their most cherished spaces, offering a service you can trust.
This transition wasn't just about finding a new career path; it was about rediscovering myself. It taught me that it's never too late to embrace your passions and that every experience, no matter how mundane it seems, contributes to our growth. If you're standing at your own crossroads, wondering "What's next?" Know that moving forward means not only finding new places but also seeing familiar ones in a new way.
In sharing this, I hope to remind both you and myself that every ending has the potential to be a new beginning. It's about finding your silver lining and having the courage to pursue it, even when the path seems uncertain. Life is a beautiful, messy, unpredictable adventure; sometimes, it takes a surprise or two to truly find where we belong. Remember, in the journey of life, you’re never truly starting over, you’re just taking the next step on a path that is forever unfolding.