How I quit my 9-5

My career as an artist started when I finally had the courage to say "no".

When my former life burnt to the ground.

But I believe these pivotal moment we all share in life, are the very moments that force a newer you; a truer you to emerge from the ashes.

 

You see, at the time, I had a tumour growing in my neck that effected the clarity of my thoughts, my energy, my organs, bones and more.

 

I think that spending a couple months; bed bound next to terminally ill patients, forces you view life through a new lens.

 

and I knew there and then that I couldn't live a minute longer under the illusion of what life "should be".

So - hooked to my drip, I quit my job and started planning the launch of Lily Adele.

Whilst these last few years continue to outstrip my wildest dreams, I've realised something: Starting out as an artist was not just the beginning of a business journey, but also one of healing.

It was the first time I had ever said, “No”… No to a job. To a life. To friends; To things that no longer served me.

Saying no for the first time is like putting the breaks on (for just a second).