Small Business Community Network

Are you thinking about changing direction but fear is holding you back?

I was a stay at home mom to four children, it was a full time job, my youngest a new born and my eldest 8 years old.

Once my youngest child was attending primary school in England, at 4 years old I applied for a job at British Telecom, and I was accepted for the position. Before I became a mother I worked as a secretary at an Insurance Brokers in Birmingham, UK.

Unfortunately I could not accept the new job I was offered due to an accident, and I was unable to move forward with that opportunity.

A year later I emigrated with my family to Ontario, Canada and challenges overtook my life once again. Breast cancer the first time, divorce and financial challenges, whilst I was juggling three low paid jobs.

A new relationship, and a second breast cancer diagnosis prompted me to go back to school; which I did not enjoy fully, but I made the most of it.

An opportunity came along purely because I had an idea and whilst still finishing a years course I decided to start my own business as a motivational speaker. Here I am almost 25 years later with two businesses, one of which I am co-founder the other one I am the President.

I shut fear out, I refused to listen to the voices telling me I could not do it. I persevered, I was resilient, and I still am, and I am always open to new opportunities.

If we think we can't do something, at least give it a try, you just never know where that will take you.

I am useless at playing pool but in the photo I am sharing today I find it fun to try; my husband Dave Ockwell-Jenner is excellent at the game. The least I get out of it is a fun time with my amazing soul-mate. I don't mind if I can't win the game, but at least I am practising and get better bit by bit.

Transfer that to anything you want to do in life and shut out the doubts and the fear. I know you can do it!

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Rob Clement, it was awesome to see you at the recent Small Business Community Network (SBCN) monthly networking event.
I will pop over and see you soon at the Waterloo Region Small Business Centre, https://www.waterlooregionsmallbusiness.com/

I love the new location SDG IDEA Factory, 2 King Street W, Suite 100, Kitchener.

We have enjoyed a long relationship with you over the years and we are always happy to refer people to your organization, you help so many people.

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I love this Steve Jobs quote. I want you to think of the Small Business Community Network (SBCN) as part of your team. You have invested your money becoming a member. Investing your time will pay you amazing dividends.

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