Becoming a Business Owner: The Faith, the Fight, and the Journey

The Struggles of a Business Owner - Can I Be Honest?

For more than two years, the idea for my business lived quietly in my heart. I could see it so clearly—its purpose, its beauty, its impact—but bringing it into reality took time. A lot of time. Only now are things finally coming together logistically, but even with this progress, I know there is still so much left to do.

Along this journey, I’ve had countless moments where I wanted to back down. Times when fear spoke louder than faith. Times when the process felt too overwhelming, too expensive, too demanding. But deep down, in the quiet places of my spirit, I knew I couldn’t give up. I’ve always believed that one day this business would become successful—not because of luck, but because God placed it within me for a purpose.

Learning Patience in a Fast-Paced World

I am someone who gets easily overwhelmed and overstimulated when too many things happen at once. Entrepreneurship does not care about that. Business building is constant decisions, constant planning, constant motion.

Patience and endurance are virtues I am still learning—slowly, imperfectly, but faithfully. Every day presents a new chance to grow in discipline, to stretch beyond comfort, and to trust that God strengthens me where I feel weak.

Carrying the Financial Weight Alone

Finances have been one of my biggest challenges. I’ve gone through difficulty after difficulty, choosing not to ask my family for help. Part of me wanted to be able to say, “I did this with God alone. No one can say they built this for me.”

Another part of me wondered—Is this wisdom, or is it pride?

It’s complicated. Asking for help would make things tremendously easier. But I truly want to depend on God first, not people. What I am learning is that independence should never outweigh humility, and discernment is key. God will show me when to stand alone and when to allow others in.

Disappointment & Guarding My Heart

I’ve also faced disappointment from people I once called friends—people who never showed up for me in the ways that mattered, especially socially. I was always there for them, cheering them on, supporting their dreams. But when it was my turn, their absence was loud.

I’m okay now, but those moments challenged my vulnerability. They made me want to guard my heart again, to retreat inward, to trust less.

But I choose to trust the Lord instead. If He leads someone into my life—even for a short season—I believe they will serve a purpose. And if He removes them, I will trust that too.

The Struggle of Showing Up Online

Another battle I’ve faced is showing up on social media. I’m actually very good at content creation—when it’s for other people. But when it comes to posting consistently for my own brand, the pressure feels heavier.

The internet can be a suffocating, shallow place when you’re not just watching—but participating. I hate the idea of drawing attention to myself. I don’t want to be a spectacle; I just want to build something meaningful.

But I remind myself daily:

This brand is bigger than me.

I am just a vessel for God’s kingdom.

What I’m building isn’t about popularity. It’s about purpose. It’s about showing Christians or anyone watching that you can express yourself creatively without looking like everyone else. Even Jesus went against societal norms—people didn’t understand Him either.

Your uniqueness is not a flaw. It’s your ministry.

A Calling Bigger Than Comfort

I want this brand to be more than profitable. I want it to be impactful—for me, for the people who use it, and for those who need a reminder that God works through creativity too. I want it to show believers that faith and aesthetics can coexist beautifully. That being Christian doesn’t mean hiding colour, beauty, personality, or style.

It means walking boldly in who God called you to be.

For Anyone Starting a Business: This is Your Encouragement

If you’re building a business or dreaming of one, and you’re facing fear, procrastination, chaos, or calamity—this is for you:

You’ve absolutely got this.

Not because you’re perfect.

Not because the path is smooth.

But because your Heavenly Father goes before you.

He is behind you, beside you, within you—guiding your steps, strengthening your spirit, and equipping you for everything you need to accomplish.

Your business is not just an idea.

It is a calling.

A testimony in the making.

And God does His best work in the places where we feel least capable.

Keep going.

Keep building.

Keep believing.

What God started in you, He will surely complete.