“When I was a full-time employee, I always felt like I was swimming upstream. It was hard for me to stay quiet when I saw opportunities for process improvement or employee happiness, but my values didn’t always align with my employer’s. I spent years trying to “fix” myself, working harder to prove my worth and to get pats on the back from my team and managers. Once I stepped out on my own, I was able to see the traits that in my employed life felt like weaknesses as my strengths, my secret sauce, and my authentic way of approaching work that helps people grow their businesses while also fostering their personal growth. ”