Each trip is fueled by my own goals, my own vision, and my own intentionality.
I was 19 years old when I took my first business trip to Frankfurt, Germany, as the Associate Department Lead at Fortunoff for Villeroy & Boch. It was a whirlwind, and I felt both terrified and exhilarated.
Fast forward to a few years later, I found myself jet-setting across the globe, from Europe to Asia, as a Product Development Manager for Bed Bath and Beyond. Back then, I thought I had it all figured out. But life had other plans.
This week marks 4 years since I was laid off from that corporate life.
If you had told me then that I'd be traveling for business, but this time for my own business, I would have laughed it off. But here I am, stacking up the miles once again.
I know you've been and are watching and it’s easy to think this journey has been seamless, but here are three things that most often get wrong about my story:
One, this didn’t happen overnight. Building something for yourself takes time, and there were moments of doubt, fear, and even failure.
Two, it hasn't just been about working hard. It has been about working intentionally. Every move I’ve made in the past four years has been driven by a clear purpose.
Three, the freedom to travel and work on my terms didn’t just land in my lap. It came from leveraging the power of personal branding and the internet, crafting a presence that resonates and connects with the right people.
This isn’t just about stacking miles; it’s about stacking the right opportunities.
In today’s world, we have the tools at our fingertips to create our own paths.
Your personal brand is powerful, and when used with intention, it can take you places you never imagined.
So, as I stand here at the gate, waiting for yet another flight, I’m reminded that this journey is one I’m designing myself...and it’s just the beginning.
If you're ready to start building a brand that opens doors and takes you to new heights, let's connect. Your next business trip could be for the vision you create. Let's make it happen.
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