November has always felt like a tug-of-war month for me — that strange in-between where you’re trying to hold everything together before Christmas, but your body and brain are quietly asking for a break. Lately, I’ve felt that tension more than usual. The bills, the busyness, the endless lists. I’ve been in a fibromyalgia flare, for the first time in a very long time, probably from overworking myself while not feeling 100%, and it’s like my body is saying what my mind has bee

For those who don’t know me (most of you – hi!), I’m Bethany. I’m a 31-year-old mum of two, and I’m building my indie beauty brand from the ground up. I’m using this space to document the journey — wins, lessons, doubts, breakthroughs — all of it. Today’s topic: showing up as yourself. When you launch a product-based business, you naturally seek feedback. The success of your product feels tied to how others respond to it, right? But here’s the problem: everyone has a differen