REFINING AND DEFINING: THE EVOLUTION OF A BUSINESS AND TRANSITIONING FROM ONE CAREER TO ANOTHER POST RETIREMENT FROM TEACHING
Join us in celebrating her successes, exploring the challenges faced, and gaining inspiration for your own journey. Remember, the path to success is a collaborative one, and you are not alone.
Main Topics:
Being scared and fear of change
Choosing happy
Sacrifices and challenges of p...
REFINING AND DEFINING: THE EVOLUTION OF A BUSINESS AND TRANSITIONING FROM ONE CAREER TO ANOTHER POST RETIREMENT FROM TEACHING
Join us in celebrating her successes, exploring the challenges faced, and gaining inspiration for your own journey. Remember, the path to success is a collaborative one, and you are not alone.
Main Topics:
- Being scared and fear of change
- Choosing happy
- Sacrifices and challenges of parenting
- Alignment and being heart-centered
Rae-Lynn, a Vancouver Island local, recently shared her inspiring journey from a 30-year career in early childhood education to becoming the founder of Refine Home Inc. In this episode, we delve into Rae-Lynn's personal and professional transformation, highlighting the power of manifesting change, overcoming fears, and embracing new challenges.
Rae-Lynn's initial comfort zone was early childhood education, where she dedicated three decades as a teacher. However, fueled by a desire for something entirely new, she embraced manifestation to transition into a different chapter of her life. Entrepreneurship was not foreign to her, given her experiences in education, but she found herself working predominantly with a younger population.
Rae-Lynn, driven by her why, explored her passions and confronted her fears head-on. The retirement from teaching brought a mix of grief and excitement, especially after moving to a new city. Despite the uncertainties, Rae-Lynn chose happiness first and started her day with passion and excitement, demonstrating that the journey doesn't always have to be figured out in advance.
Rae-Lynn emphasizes the importance of recognizing the feeling of dread when doing something unfulfilling. Adopting a positive mindset, she transformed her life, creating a business on her terms. Collaborations and networking played a pivotal role, allowing her to niche down, learn, and define her business.
Choosing the name "Refine" for her business, Rae-Lynn embraced the positive spin, acknowledging that the process is ongoing. She encourages others to ignore negative chatter, viewing it as fear. Rae-Lynn shares a heart-warming moment when her son expressed pride in her efforts, highlighting the challenges of being a single parent and entrepreneur.
The ripple effect of Rae-Lynn's passion extends to her relationship with her son, colleagues, and clients. She discusses the importance of empathy and compassion, meeting clients where they are at, and giving them autonomy in their experiences.
In downsizing and organizing, Rae-Lynn addresses the challenge of letting go of memories. She incorporates creative solutions, ensuring that preserving memories is an integral part of the process. Embracing a solution-based, collaborative approach, she emphasizes the power of saying, "I don't know" and committing to finding answers.
Rae-Lynn recognizes that transformations are fluid, and nothing stays the same. A creative mindset compliments downsizing and organizing, challenging the notion that things have to be a certain way. Refine Home Inc. embodies the equation: "Passion+ Community equals Success."
As a former long-distance runner, Rae-Lynn sees pushing limits as crucial for growth. She draws parallels between running and entrepreneurship, highlighting the necessity of overcoming obstacles to achieve milestones. Refine Home Inc. is not just a business; it's a growing journey for Rae-Lynn, filled with excitement and collaboration.
Rae-Lynn concludes with a powerful African proverb, "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together" She encourages everyone to continue dreaming, persevere through challenges, and remember that they are not alone in their journey. Refine Home Inc. is not just about organizing spaces; it's a testament to the transformative power.
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