Building a Business from the Ground Up While Preparing for a Move to Atlanta

Starting over in a new state is a mix of excitement and pressure. As I prepare to move to Atlanta, GA in about eight months, I’m not just packing boxes in my mind—I’m also carrying dreams, responsibilities, and the future of two kids with very different needs. On one hand, I’m laying the foundation for a business. On the other, I’m researching schools and trying to make sure both my 4-year-old and 16-year-old are aligned with the best fit when we finally make the move.

And let me tell you—balancing those two things has been one of the hardest, most emotional parts of this journey.

Building a Business from Scratch

I knew starting a business wouldn’t be easy. There are long nights, endless planning sessions, and moments where doubt creeps in. But building this business isn’t just about me—it’s about creating something sustainable that allows me to live in my purpose while showing my kids that their mom went after her dreams unapologetically.

Right now, I’m in the stage of planting seeds: brainstorming, building connections, working through strategies, and preparing myself for the challenges of stepping into a new market in Atlanta. It’s exciting, but it’s also overwhelming at times.

The School Search Struggle

At the same time, I’m knee-deep in researching schools in Georgia.

My 4-year-old will soon be starting those critical early education years, and I want a school that encourages creativity, play, and growth. My 16-year-old needs a school that’s academically strong, with opportunities that will prepare them for the next stage of life.

Doing all this research ahead of the move is overwhelming. Between comparing districts, reading reviews, looking at test scores, and trying to picture what’s best for both kids, I often feel like I’m carrying a weight that only a parent can understand: the pressure of making the right decision for their future.

The Balancing Act

Right now, my life feels like a mix of building and preparing. One day I’m brainstorming content and business strategies, and the next I’m deep-diving into Georgia school rankings. It’s not glamorous—it’s messy, exhausting, and emotional.

But through it all, I keep reminding myself why I’m doing this. This move isn’t just about relocating. It’s about creating a life that aligns with the woman I’m becoming and setting my kids up for success along the way.

Finding Grace in the Process

This stage of life is teaching me patience. It’s teaching me to embrace the unknown and give myself grace when things feel overwhelming. I don’t have all the answers right nowand that’s okay. What matters is that I’m showing up, day by day, for my kids, for my business, and for the future we’re building in Atlanta.

So here I am—not fully moved yet, but in the thick of preparing, planning, and believing. This is what starting over really looks like. It’s hard, but it’s worth it.