As I sit here midsummer, wondering what the fall will bring for my kids, my family, my community and the world, I am beginning to make some hard decisions regarding this business.
I have always been passionate about families. I have grown very passionate about inspiring individuals and impacting future generations by making intentional choices about how I interact with adults and children in my life and my work.
Once again, I have found myself drawn to work with children. This summer, I took on a new role as a camp counselor at Camp Inspire in Brookfield. It looks different this year compared to previous years at the camp, of course, but the role I have there and the blessing that this camp has been to my family in this season has helped us to navigate so many of the other changing circumstances that surround us. It has also offered me some much needed clarity and direction both personally and professionally.
I have not changed my business practices much as a result of the global pandemic. But due to the nature of being self-employed, the importance of face-to-face interaction for marketing purposes and my own shifting priorities, new client inquiries have been rare. I have not worked with a client since April. Instead, I have chosen to focus on aspects of my personal life and family life over business. I am grateful to have the privilege and luxury to take the break and space that I need right now.
I am still open for business, though. If you have heard about my services from someone in your life, if you are looking for postpartum doula support, either virtually or in-person, I am available. Please reach out. I would love to help you if I can or refer you if it’s more appropriate to do so. However, over the next few weeks and months, you will see some shifting here. I will be narrowing my services down to the basics. I will be pursuing some other interests. I will be continuing to focus on my karate instructing, my “day job,” my physical and mental health, my kids and my artistic pursuits. I will be severely restricting and intentionally limiting my presence on social media.
I have been challenged and humbled by many of the one-on-one interactions I have had with people over the last several months. I am still grieving the loss of momentum in my business and wondering what it will look like next year. However, I am excited about the opportunities before me in this moment, and no matter what happens, I know that I am resilient, I am strong and I have everything that I need to make a difference. No matter what else happens in the world.