12/08/2025
So here’s the story, I worked for a large retail chain for 3 years, I started as a part timer worked my way to Manager then patiently waited a year and a half before I got promoted to Fashion Merchandiser (the promotion was supposed to happen in 6 months time 🙃)
Although I had a great relationship with my old boss he was really stringing me along. I purchased a car I couldn’t afford for the job promo and struggled with 2 bar jobs on the side to afford all my bills. Fast forward over a year of struggling financially then it finally happens, he shakes my hand and tells me I’m starting my new job!! It’s what I’ve worked for, I loved my company, I loved what I did and I believed in the future of the industry.
Buuuut as soon as I shake his hand I have a conversation with my dad later that day, and he asks me if I’m interested in joining a franchise he’s wanting to invest in….
I was torn for a long time, I grew up very independent and I didn’t rely on my parents for a long time. I got that promotion from my hard work, climbing from part timer to actually being in the head office of the company, I did that all on my own… what were people going to say with this new business venture? All that kept ringing in my ear was “daddy got that for you, it’s not really yours”
The fear of the unknown and honestly my own stubbornness of not wanting to accept dad’s help stalled my decision. I had A LOT of friends doubting me, mostly telling me my 20’s shouldn’t be spent working so much, my boss laughed when he saw my business plan, telling me there’s no money in the coffee business and it’s highly competitive…
BUT here’s the thing… THEY WERE WRONG!! Now after 11 years in business I’ve grown into the caffeine candy store you all love and that old boss of mine closed all his stores, so that job security wasn’t so secure… and as far as those friends, they’re no longer in my life cause at the end of the day some people don’t want you to grow or think they know what’s the best decision for you. I found my people, hard working and very supportive friends that cheer on every success.
Bottom line, don’t listen to anyone except that crazy person in your brain 😉💛