The very first thing to come out of my mentor’s mouth when I told her I was starting my business was “are you sure you can handle that?”
I remember sinking back into my seat with my blood rushing into my face. I had practiced my delivery of this news over and over again. I had anticipated her reaction to be something different…something not…that.
My thoughts immediately went from: “Have I given the impression that I would be incapable of this new venture?” and naturally spiraled into self-doubt: “Can I actually do this?”
Granted, I know her intention behind those words was not how I received them. I’m positive the intention was out of genuine concern. However, it hurt. I wanted her to be excited for me. I wanted her to be proud.
The words “are you sure you can handle that” became a driving force for me. I hustled. I felt as though I had something to prove, not to my mentor, but to myself.
September 28th, 2024 will be LS Planning & Co.’s one year anniversary. In those 365 days, I had the privilege of managing 15 weddings, booking 21 weddings into the following year and generating six figures of revenue.
Now, I’m the mentor, I get the opportunity to help people every day and I couldn’t ask for more.
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