Could you tell me about one of the most difficult times in your business? Was there any helpful lessons learnt from this?
Let me be completely honest with you… The most difficult times in business have been the times I’ve sat alone & pondered on the road ahead. I’m someone who is super internal about a lot of things. Portraying my visions, hopes & dreams into reality has been something I’ve found very daunting as I am hard on myself when it comes to business. I set the standard high for myself and quite often I will not stop until the job is completed no matter what. That means that a lot of personal dreams & aspirations get pushed to the side because this small business comes first. Harrow & Harvest comes first, before me, before friendships, before housework, before personal goals & before family. What I’ve learnt from pushing myself so hard and being so hard on myself is that I can do anything I set my mind to. The only obstacles are the ones I choose to view as hurdles to get over. The helpful lesson is that I can do ANYTHING & ive learnt to say bring it the fuck on instead of i dont know if i can….
Has there been a particular influence, person or otherwise, that has significantly helped you? And in what way?
My team!!!! Where the hell would we be without the crazy H&H fam. They’ve put up with the journey from start to finish. They’ve put up with everything from rapid growth with not enough knives and forks to keep up with service to a business that puts so much pressure on them to move fast, be the best and never give up. They’ve been with us through so much. They’ve helped us stay grounded when we needed it, been friends in times of need & have shown support when we doubted ourselves the most.
What does success mean to you?
For me It’s like “who cares about success in 2023” Just do your best, stay in your lane, love what you do, wake up happy, say no to competition, set personal goals, be healthy, teach kindness & say yes to being a force for good on planet earth!
What future plans do you have for your business?
You’ll have to wait and see…. I’ll never kiss & tell.
If you could give your past self one piece of advice about starting or running this business what would it be?
Don’t compare yourself to anyone… Your journey belongs to you and no one else.
As a child what did you want to grow up to be?
I just wanted to be happy!
