The Quiet Magic of Meeting the Right People at the Right Time

When I decided to become an entrepreneur, I knew it would mean long hours, stepping out of my comfort zone, and pushing past my own limiting beliefs. What I didn’t expect was how isolating it could feel.

I started at a little desk in my kitchen, slowly reaching out to people I knew to tell them about my new venture. I registered my business, took masterclasses, and tried to learn everything I could. At that time, I didn’t have friends at the same stage of business as me, and only a handful had their own business at all.

One of those friends, P, ended up becoming my very first client (woohoo!). We were in different places in our journeys, but she mentored me unofficially and is the reason my mindset has always leaned toward collaboration over competition. While her path has since shifted, she’s still one of my go-to people for a mindset reset or a little encouragement when I need it.

Networking started with online conferences and events, but most of those early connections faded quickly. I didn’t yet know how to show up authentically or keep those relationships going. Then came K. She reached out during a masterclass when we realized we lived close by, and just like that, I came out of my shell. Finally, someone in the same stage as me, a sounding board who celebrated the wins and talked through the messy parts. We kept each other motivated, swapped strategies, and shared the joy of client victories. Even now, catching up with her is a highlight.

Connections from my past also played a role. Old bosses started following me on LinkedIn, a platform I’d barely touched until recently. I’d check in with former coworkers, introduce them to people they needed to know, or just say hello. Leaving a job never meant leaving the people behind.

As my business grew, I joined communities where I met the visionaries, dreamers, and purpose-driven people I didn’t even know I’d been searching for. The Conspiracy by Michael Bungay Stanier and Mamas & Co became two of the most important spaces for me, full of entrepreneurs who understood the juggle of building a business while raising a family.

These days, I’m surrounded by a support network I’m deeply grateful for. My husband, our family, friends, mentors, and even the people whose paths crossed mine only briefly, all have shaped my journey. Even the hard or disappointing connections taught me something valuable.

Entrepreneurship has a way of introducing you to people who leave a mark, whether they walk beside you for years or just a short stretch of road. I can’t wait to see who I meet next. And maybe, if our paths cross, we’ll end up part of each other’s story too.