With little room for advancement in my last job, I left in early 2017 and took some time off. I did casually look for new opportunities, but I couldn't really pinpoint what I wanted to do. I knew that I didn't want to do what I'd done before, but that was about it. I also started to enjoy my free time, so I really wanted something part-time and not with the same company. Variety and problem solving had always been a passion.
I decided I was going to do this and was going to reach out to my network for advice. The first person I thought of was a former manager (manager's manager, actually) who had done some advising for VCs. He had just started his own company, and without trying he became my first client. From there, what was casual consulting had accidentally turned into a digital agency where I've had to hire freelancers (for now) to help with demand.
Over the years I'd thought about having my own company, but didn't have the courage. With all the experience I've gleaned over the years and much more confidence in what I do, it just seemed like the natural next step.
