Is it possible to run a business with your ex?

"How did you and your business partner get into business with each other?" "Well.... we were in a relationship when the opportunity to start Breathe came along, but we've broken up since and that makes him my ex-boyfriend." This is often followed by awkward silence or comments about how we are still able to work… Continue reading Is it possible to run a business with your ex?

Meal prep 101 — 3 steps to making it work!

Having moved country in the last year, my OCD dietary requirements were challenged by the lack of quality takeout. I had to decide, learn to cook or settle for substandard nutrition. The only problem was, I had no idea where to begin and how to start. Asking google and friends who were meal prep gurus… Continue reading Meal prep 101 — 3 steps to making it work!

Can you be in full time employment and run a business at the same time?

I often get asked how I run a business and hold down a full time job as a doctor. Which had me pondering the question — Are you able to run a business while holding down a full time job? A quick search on the internet seemed to be of the idea that it is possible. It… Continue reading Can you be in full time employment and run a business at the same time?

Lessons I learned from competing

Two weeks ago, I competed in my first weightlifting/Crossfit competition. It was exhilarating, nerve wrecking, scary and satisfying all at the same time. I have been training on my Olympic lifts for 6 months now. If you have ever picked up a new hobby, 6 months is when you have just gotten over the awkward… Continue reading Lessons I learned from competing