Shhh. I’m not an imposter - I’m just new(ish).

Six months into working for myself, I’m learning to trust what I’ve built over nearly 30 years. If you’re navigating doubt or change, this one’s for you.

Three months into life outside the corporate world, I sat down to write — no overthinking, no filtering. Just a list of 15 things I’ve learned so far. From Sunday night dread to the power of saying no to bad clients, here’s what’s surprised me, grounded me, and kept me moving forward.