What I'm Doing Now
Hey there!
I'm writing this update from the middle of the rice fields in Hoi An.
Taking a little trip to escape the endearing craziness of Da Nang was definitely the right choice. Yes, I'm back in Vietnam - but not for long!
I've sort of left this update SO long that it feels almost impossible to capture everything that's important. But that doesn't mean I won't try.
But first, let's backtrack for a sec...
Settling in Bangkok at the end of 2024 was a big game-changer for me. I don't know if it was the energy of the city, my mindset, or that I'd finally stopped moving around for long enough to create a singular original thought.
Either way it felt like a very pivotal place & time in my travel experience so far.
I mean, it was the birthplace of my entire business.
Speaking of which, Journee Girls Club has been going very well so far! We're currently at 10 members and I've just opened applications for our next cohort.
Here's what else has been going on with me:
💜 I'm FINALLY making moves with a podcast, although instead of it being just me, it will be focused on cool conversations with the incredible girls in the community.
🩵 I'm getting back into the swing of creating for fun. My next vlog will be about my solo work retreat to Hoi An in prep for the next cohort.
🩷 Something that wasn't on my bingo card for 2025 (although it was on my vision board) is that I'm doing brand deals on Linkedin! It's a huge honour, to write about topics I'm so passionate about and to get paid to do it. I even got sent gym gear to Vietnam!
💙 Mine and Martin's language learning app LangSesh, is out there and live!
✈️ I suppose this was always going to happen, but with the business taking off I've not been updating The Discovery Fund as often as I should. Sorry about that!
👀 There's been some other creative side-quests on my radar recently that I'm excited to work on someday. But for now I'm trying to keep my focus on the few key things above.
Let's talk about travel plans, shall we?
I've been back in Da Nang for 2 months now. It has been great, but has also felt a lot different this year. For me, that's a combination of the weather, the increased popularity and honestly, the fact I already know it so well.
I've recently been reminded how much my environment dictates my inner clarity. Not just in a "messy room, messy mind" sort of way, but in a way where I'm not making use of my surroundings to feel the way that will benefit me and my goals.
This became increasingly apparent on my last two solo work trips: To Kanchanaburi in Thailand and Hoi An not too far from here.
With work being so busy, I've struggled to prioritise my wellness and enjoyment. Da Nang is a bustling place, but what I really need is to slow down enjoy some peace & quiet (and literally touch grass).
Even though I was NOT ready to leave Bangkok, I'm glad that I came back to Vietnam. It feels like I've come full circle on where I was a year ago. I feel more aligned, more sure in myself and more excited for the future than I ever could have this time last year.
Still, I've escaped to Hoi an one more time to enjoy the most beautiful views of Vietnam. I do love this country so much.
Travel doesn't impact my mental health as much any more. I'm feeling a lot more solid within myself and have grown a LOT through my experiences.
At the same time, I'm ready to try on a new version of life in Koh Phangan, Thailand from May. And I'm hopeful that island life will pull me slightly more in the balanced direction I need.
If you wanna see what I'm doing on the daily, my Linkedin is the best place to find me.
Speak soon x