My Journey to Entrepreneurship

I had a check-up yesterday. It had been a whole year since I walked into the clinic feeling worse than I had ever felt. I had recently left my corporate job. I was burnt out, emotional and unsure of what my next step would be. Definitely not the way you want to go through life, especially when fun is your number one motivator.

Sitting there, I realized that the only way out was through. The biggest thing here is that I finally asked for help. I could no longer hold it in and keep going with a smile on my face. I felt broken and lost. My confidence was low, and I wasn't really sure who I was anymore. Throughout my career, I often felt as though I let others decide my next move, constantly seeking a sign that I was in the right place.

Along the way, I moved around, tried new things, learned a lot and met many different people. Something I'm super grateful for now. But at the time? Even though my gut was telling me I wasn't necessarily in the right place, I kept pushing forward. That experience taught me how important it is to listen to that inner voice. So, if you're someone who's been carrying everything quietly, convincing yourself you'll push through, I want you to know that asking for help isn't failure, it's information. It tells you something needs to change.

Over the next few months, I began to receive the professional support I needed to cut through the fog and start believing in myself again. I permitted myself just to be. I'd like to thank my couch and Netflix for their support, too!

After making my way through several series, I started tackling projects around my house. I enjoy organizing, so I let that take over, and it was wild what I accomplished. Who knew putting together laundry bins and plant stands could be so satisfying? It made me feel useful, and I genuinely enjoyed it. I realized that sometimes joy comes in the little things.

I thought I might feel sad knowing others were out there working their corporate jobs while I was organizing my house, but it turned out to be precisely what I needed at that moment, and it worked. That season taught me something I now bring into my work as an entrepreneur. Clarity doesn't start with doing more. It begins with working with what you already have. Enter foreshadowing…

Eventually, I moved on from organizing my house and began reconnecting with people by setting up time for coffee to catch up. Like I could deny a real mocha made by someone other than myself. Some of the individuals I met with were starting their own businesses or had been entrepreneurs for a while, and it was great to hear their stories. As a helper by nature, I often found myself talking through the marketing struggles they were facing. I was happy to share some ideas, and that planted a seed.

A few years earlier, I experimented with entrepreneurship and thought I wanted to be a freelance writer. But at the time, I was working full-time and not fully committed. All I knew was the corporate structure. Even though I had some clients, I eventually put the idea on the shelf.

Then one conversation turned into a solution. After listening to an entrepreneur who felt overwhelmed about where to begin with her content marketing, I offered a few ideas. Knowing her, I knew she had more content than she realized. What had been a pile of files in a folder became a roadmap of content to share for months. This is what I see again and again as I work with entrepreneurs… they don't lack ideas. They lack structure, permission and a steady guide.

This was the push or the sign I needed. If I could help her, I could help others. So, in April 2025, Cameron Communications took flight. I found my legs, rebuilt my confidence, and stepped out into the world to help others. Entrepreneurship is often imagined as starting with a big, bold plan. For me, it began with my couch, a few honest conversations and a reorganized laundry room.

I had spent so many years honing my skills for large corporations, but my true calling came when I decided to help those building something of their own. I realized that I didn't just want meaningful work. I wanted work that felt lighter, more intentional and even fun. I love being a cheerleader. I want people to win. And if I can help just one person move their business forward with thoughtful marketing support, that makes me smile.

Looking back, all those years of learning new things and meeting new people prepared me more than I realized. I wasn't afraid to start conversations with unfamiliar leaders or step into projects with new teams. I hadn't recognized those experiences as strengths until now.

Those skills followed me into networking, which, if I'm being honest, made me incredibly nervous at first. Talking about something I was still figuring out? Ugh. But over time, my story evolved. What once made my palms sweat turned into something I enjoyed. I've met so many great people along the way. It's amazing what happens when you think of networking as building relationships rather than chasing business.

Now, as I wrap up my first year as an entrepreneur and prepare to step into year two, I'm amazed at how much has changed. I've gone from feeling completely lost to finding my true identity and purpose. Entrepreneurship isn't easy, but if you're willing to take some risks and step outside your comfort zone, you can do hard things. Oh, and have fun while working with great people, never hurts either.

The work on myself hasn't ended. I wish it had happened overnight, but it didn't. It builds on the foundation I laid when I finally chose to care for myself. Putting myself first wasn't something I used to do. I'm learning that I can't help others if I don't help myself first.

If you're feeling like you're burnt out, tired of being strong and unsure of what's next, know you are not alone. Everyone has hardships, but believe me, you can turn those moments into something better by asking for help and leaning on others. It's nothing to be ashamed of. It's real life, and it's what led me to where I am today.

So, if you're building something of your own and quietly wondering whether you're cut out for it, I've been there and I'm cheering you on from the sidelines.

My advice? Keep growing!