“Starting a business became the self-development journey that I didn't ask for,” Reioni Douglas, Upholsterer and Creator of Culture Cush

The thing about creating and running a business that just gets me in the gut every time is how damn personal the whole experience is – I mean personal in the sense that you’re not just creating work and sharing products or ideas, you’re creating a whole new version of yourself along the way. After recording this chat I’m about to share with you I had so many personal and professional light bulbs go off that have been invaluable - my guest is Reioni Douglas, Upholsterer and creator of Culture Cush – and the perfectly honest way she shares her story might just set some light bulbs off for you too. We talk about: Starting a business before you’re ready. Identifying where you can do things differently to stand out in your field. The realities of doing what you have to in order to “fake it till you make it”. Managing through the personal challenges a growing business can bring. The high level of expectation and identity attachment we can develop to our business, particularly in creative fields. Learning where to draw the line between on the clock and off when working on your business. And simply asking for what you want. Check out her work at upholstrei.com.au and culturecush.com.au Connect with Reioni on IG @upholstrei and @culturecush  And don’t forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , Threads and LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group You can reach your host on email [email protected] on IG on LinkedIn or via unemployedandafraid.com.auSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.