HOW’D WE GET HERE?
“It all begins with an idea.” I’ve had this idea for a long time. Start an OT business. I didn’t know exactly what I wanted to do, but I can tell you I was burnt out on direct one-on-one treatment. I worked so hard for other people and it never seemed to make an impact. I loved what I did, but that love was lost in the shuffle of being burnt out.
My mom passed in May of 2024 and this impacted my life immensely. How was I supposed to keep doing these things that aren’t making an impact? How was I supposed to live my life burnt out and then die one day? I kept trying because my family needed the money, but it came to a point where I needed to leave my job. My mental health was struggling, my physical health was struggling and I needed to get better.
So, I quit my job in November 2024. My husband was in full support of me and this new journey and sacrificed so much for me. I applied to PRN (as needed) jobs and part-time jobs because I knew I needed to bring some money in. No one hired me and I turned down 1 job due to incredibly low pay. (Maybe these were signs) I kept diving into my business and growing it one tiny thing at a time, not 100% sure yet which direction I wanted it to go.
I started making resources (which are amazing and you should totally check out). No one was downloading them, but people were watching and looking. I was so determined that it didn’t bother me that I wasn’t “viral” and tons of people weren’t downloading my resources. I truly, truly believe that will come. I believe in this business so much.
Then, I ran across Nature based therapy again. It’s something I have always had my eye on. I just always thought; “Wow this is something I can see myself loving and wanting to do everyday. I wish I could do it.” So, I started looking into it, I joined groups, I attended meetings and I researched. I asked my husband “Is this too crunchy?” He said “No” and that was it for me. I dove headfirst into starting my own Nature-Based Groups. This is something that isn’t in my area, but that could have such an impact on so many people.
I hope you are as excited as I am about this. I can’t wait to see my business take off! It’s crazy where life will take you.
XO Erin
