The Resourceful Pivot: Letting Go, Taking the Risk, and Reinventing My Life
I’ve always believed that playing it safe can cost more than taking the leap.
Because when you avoid risk, you also risk never discovering what you’re truly capable of.
Selling my business wasn’t just a business decision, it was a personal transformation.
Vasco’s had been my world for six years. I built it from the ground up with my husband.
But at some point, the alignment faded.
And deep down, I knew I’d outgrown it.
I didn’t walk away because it wasn’t working.
I walked away because I was no longer the same woman who started it.
That’s the real pivot: not running from success but realigning with purpose.
You Will Learn More from Risk Than from Comfort
People often ask how I had the courage to build a business in a space I knew nothing about hospitality and then walk away when it was still profitable.
The answer? I never had it all figured out.
But I had something else: belief.
Belief that I could figure it out.
That I could learn as I went.
That even if I stumbled, I’d rise stronger.
That’s resourcefulness.
I didn’t wait for the qualifications or the perfect moment.
I started with commitment.
And that’s what more people need to hear:
You don’t need to be ready.
You just need to begin.
Was it messy? Yes.
Were there missteps? Of course.
But every setback sharpened my resilience.
Every challenge became part of the story.
And those stories? They’re now my superpower.
Pivoting Isn’t Quitting It’s Realigning
Long before I sold the business, I started noticing something was off.
The spark had dimmed. The mission felt heavy.
Even on good days, something didn’t feel right.
And that’s the moment many people ignore when things look fine on the outside, but no longer feel true on the inside.
Pivoting isn’t failure.
It’s growth.
It’s recognising when the chapter is closing so you can write a new one.
We evolve. And our work, our goals, our identity must evolve with us.
If we’re always growing, then our path will too.
Resilience Is Forged in the Rebuild
I’ve made mistakes.
I’ve felt the sting of doubt.
And I’ve rebuilt more than once.
But every scar taught me something deeper about who I am.
And every fall taught me how to rise with more grit, more grace, and more clarity.
That’s the truth of resilience; it's not something you’re born with.
It’s something you build by facing what’s hard and choosing to keep going.
It’s not the fall that defines you.
It’s how you get back up.
Stack the Odds in Your Favour
One phrase I return to in life and leadership is this:
Stack the odds in your favour.
It’s not about controlling everything.
It’s about increasing your chances through how you show up.
You stack the odds by:
- Knowing what matters most
- Taking calculated, aligned risks
- Asking for help
- Learning quickly and adapting
- Staying resourceful under pressure
This is what leadership looks like today.
It’s not about waiting for permission or the perfect time.
It’s about creating momentum one decision at a time.
Final Thought: Trust the Pivot
Selling my business wasn’t the end.
It was the beginning of what I was really meant to do.
And if you’re reading this feeling stuck, tired, or uncertain this might be your moment too.
You don’t need to be fearless.
You don’t need to have a five-step plan.
You just need the willingness to trust yourself.
Because, the magic lives on the other side of risk.
That’s where your resilience gets stronger.
That’s where your resourcefulness kicks in.
And that’s where your next chapter begins to unfold with more alignment, more purpose, and more power than you’ve ever known.
You’ve got more in you than you think.
And it all starts with one decision:
To pivot with purpose.
