28/06/2026
I went into deep thought last night about social media, feelings, and running a business at the same time.
What line should not be crossed when sharing your personal life in a way that could impact your business.
Some of the biggest business women success stories come from people who have the confidence to speak about their experiences, their hardships, their worth, their achievements, and everything in between.
Our stories are what make us individually unique. They show connection. They remind people that we are more than just our business. We are people with feelings.
I have always had this concern that if I talked about my sadness, people would think I was not capable of doing my job.
But I worked through a miscarriage.
I worked when my grandma died.
I worked when my son was in hospital.
I worked through so many hardships.
And not many people knew.
I was still able to be present, still able to provide, because I have a strength in me that I did not realise I was capable of.
Granted, there have been moments when I needed to take breaks, when my body said “Breathe.” So I did.
But it always feels strange having to make some sort of announcement. It feels performative and attention seeking, but again, that is an insecurity built from being told to keep it to yourself because it looks unprofessional.
I am a woman of feelings. I am a woman who will listen to your feelings.
Your hardships, your proud moments, and everything in between will always be seen by me, because even when we think we have stopped growing emotionally, we grow more.
So if my expression makes you uncomfortable, maybe I am not the photographer you need, and that is okay.
For the ones who have stayed, thank you. I love you. It means the world to me.
Side note. I will be taking a short break, but behind the scenes of social media. Will be working hard on my business still.
Novi x
Photo taken by the beautiful Steph steph
