life, work, and starting over.

Working at a startup for two years was a crash course in, well... everything. I had the chance to work under two leaders who couldn’t have been more different—and I mean that in the best way.

One came from a consulting background. They were sharp, detail-oriented, and had this intense way of pushing everyone to dig deeper, do better, and really think things through. It wasn’t always easy, but I grew a lot under that kind of pressure.

The other leader? Total opposite. As long as I delivered what was needed, on time and done right, they left me alone. No micromanaging, no surprise expectations. It gave me space to figure out how I worked best, and I appreciated that freedom more than I expected.

Somewhere between those two approaches is the kind of leader I hope to be one day—someone who knows when to push and when to trust.

Right now, I’m feeling good. Life has slowed down a little. I get to spend more time with family and finally focus on the things that actually matter to me. I’m learning (slowly) to prioritize better—and writing again feels like part of that.

Thanks for reading. Let’s see where this next chapter goes.