She Finally Listened to Herself | Jerwine Bonafe Que

Growing up, Jerwine followed the path that made sense.

A stable career, a secure future and a life that looked successful from the outside.

But she had something else on her mind. There was always a creative side of her asking for more.

In this conversation, Jerwine shares what it took to leave accounting behind, build THE BLOMSTRE in Hong Kong and trust herself enough to create a life that finally felt aligned.

She also shares an exciting milestone exclusively in this episode, make sure you listen until the end!

We talk about:

Walking away from the "safe" path
Starting a creative business in Hong Kong
Self-doubt and uncertainty
Learning to trust yourself
Redefining success
The exciting next chapter for THE BLOMSTRE

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Teaser

(00:57) Podcast and Guest Intro

(03:24) Life as an Accountant

(04:54) Creativity After Work

(06:51) Planning the Exit

(10:07) Pandemic Candle Pivot

(11:58) Pitching Retailers

(16:00) Workshops and Wellness

(18:27) First Big Corporate Event

(22:18) Motherhood and Identity

(25:00) Mentorship and Systems

(29:50) Overwhelm and Boundaries

(31:23) Husband Joins Full Time

(34:14) Partners In Business

(36:37) Quitting The Day Job

(38:04) Dream Clients Come True

(39:37) Comfort Zone Breakup

(41:59) Slow Sustainable Growth

(46:01) Time Delegation Hiring

(50:11) BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!

(52:07) Scenting Underrated Moods

(54:26) Founder Mindset Shifts

(57:57) Community Pay It Forward

(01:00:59) Closing

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