In this episode, I open up about my therapy session, where I discuss feeling stuck at a crossroads in life and burdened by guilt. We explore the internal struggle of wanting change but hesitating to take the leap. If you're also facing uncertainty, this episode offers insights to help you feel less alone in navigating life's challenges.

Before diving into the therapy session, I provide brief updates on my side hustle journey, including progress with suppliers for my beach bag design and a temporary car rental due to car troubles. These updates serve as a segue into the main topic.

During the session, my therapist delves into the source of my guilt and questions my readiness for the next chapter. Despite feeling prepared for change, the guilt persists. We discuss the importance of prioritizing self-responsibility and detaching from others' opinions. The session concludes with the realization that my emotions, particularly guilt, have been holding me back. We plan to explore the roots of this guilt further and work towards prioritizing my own well-being. Join me on this vulnerable journey as we uncover ways to overcome obstacles and pursue a fulfilling path in life.

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In this week's episode I shift my focus to a different aspect of my life—redesigning a beach bag. Overcoming my initial procrastination, I finally bring my new envisioned beach bag to life, embracing a unique and slightly unconventional approach. With improvements made to previous samples and the desire to outshine existing designs, I send my creations to the suppliers, eagerly awaiting their response.

Throughout this process, I confront feelings of defeat and the realization that ideas can be replicated in the business world. Overcoming these doubts, I commit to myself and take the leap by submitting my new designs, feeling a weight lifted off my shoulders.

As the episode draws to a close, I reflect on the impact of accomplishing this major task. The sense of pride and fulfillment I experience reverberates throughout the week, shifting my entire perspective and instilling a positive outlook. 

Join me on this transformative journey of self-discovery, as I navigate the complexities of therapy, conquer self-doubt in design, and celebrate the power of embracing change and finding accomplishment in unexpected places.

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In this episode, join me as I share the trials and triumphs of a day filled with endless obligations, unyielding heat, and the relentless pursuit of balance in a chaotic world. 

Last week, I had one of those days....  I get sad news about my car, I have to fly to Doha for work, and I want to collapse from exhaustion. 

Will I find the strength to face another crazy day? Even I barely know. 

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In this week's episode, I share my struggles with low motivation and feeling exhausted while working on my beach bag product idea.  After testing the beach bag and making a list of design changes, it was time to reach out to my suppliers. However, during my search, I discovered something I never thought I would see. 

Designing the new bag is challenging since I lack design skills. However, I had a genius idea to use AI for the redesign. After hours of trying to get AI to work, things don't go as planned.  I detail out these AI mishaps on my Instagram page.  Click on the IG link here to see. 

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In this episode, I take us through a product reveal of my beach bag samples with my mom and grandma. As they examine the samples, they share their thoughts and opinions on various aspects of the bags, including the logo, straps, and functional features. My mom suggests improvements to the durability of the handles, while my grandma provides insights based on her experience as a shoe designer. 

The feedback received from family members proves to be valuable for my side hustle journey. 

The episode concludes with a heartfelt conversation about the fear of failure and the supportive words from my mother. 

Also, to see the beach bag in real-life check it out by clicking my Instagram page link below

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There is a lot to share with you about all that happened in life this week.   From egg freezing, to a work trip to Kuwait, this week was overwhelming. 

But something I focused on was figuring out how to improve my instagram content and went to my boyfriend to get his advice.  

His advice was something I didn't expect to get at all, but forced me to think about how I am sharing this journey publicly.  

Listen to hear our conversation and maybe it could inspire you to take risks towards things that feel hard and scary. 

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This week, I give you a review of how the beach bag samples look!  I explain what I liked and didn't like.  

Check out this week's episode to hear all about my thoughts on my new beach bag product idea!  I will be posting the actual samples on Instagram, so check it out on the link in the show notes. 

Next up:  Taking the beach bags out for a test ride! 

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In this episode, I get into a few different things.  First, we go into details about how I want to design this new beach bag product idea.  I go over what research I have found and how I want to design specific features into the bag.   

I will share with you what the actual beach bag design looks like on my IG page linked below. 

I also give you a quick recap about attending a Moroccan wedding in Morocco over the weekend.  Spoiler alert:  it was a two day wedding. 

And I saved the best for last, because I share with you advice I got from my therapist about how to get past the fear of quitting the 9-5 corporate life in the future and how to not let my logical brain get too much in the way of following through on my life goals and dreams. 

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In this episode, I explain to you what my new product idea is and how I got to that idea.  Now it's time to start working on putting together a design that I can share with the suppliers.  Oh and I am definitely not a graphic designer or artistic illustrator at all.  
My first attempt at trying to come up with my own original designs did not go as well as I had hoped.  

Don't forget to follow my Instagram page linked below to get a sneak peak into what kind of designs I tried putting together. 

Also, in this episode we talk about panic attacks.  I had a couple this week and it was not fun, but I am able to explain what happened and how I tried to just get through it.  

I'd love to hear if you have any tips and tricks to managing these types of situations. 

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In this episode, I already am making a big change about this whole product idea.  When I tested out the product sample last week, things just didn't feel right.  I felt like I was missing something.  

Make sure to hear last week's episode first, so this episode makes more sense. 

Keep following along this whole journey to see how things develop in real time! 

Have thoughts, ideas, advice?  Let me know what you think!

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