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Stress.
That 6 letter word we're all soĀ afraid to talk about.
I don't think I realized just how stressfulĀ starting Kahmune would be. I knewĀ starting a new business would be a lot of work and after findingĀ out that footwear businesses are the hardest fashion businesses to keep afloat I told myself to settleĀ in. Ā The reality of theĀ situation is that a founder can never really truly be prepared for what thisĀ journey will throw at you. Finding aĀ manufacturer was hard butĀ I persevered. Figuring outĀ the mostĀ effect way to ship international orders took some time but I got that one figured out as well. Heck, even planning some of these launch events had myĀ blood pressure going a bit. IfĀ I've learned anything about thisĀ journey it's that you have to settle in to not only the peaks but also the valleys. IĀ have a renewed sense of commitment to riding the waves after my experience a few weeks back.
Three weeks ago I hit rock bottom. I don't know why I've been soĀ hesitant to be so open about it but for those that don't know, or have yet to meet me, I pretty much run Kahmune on my own. I've hadĀ help here and there from interns and my family, particularly my sister, has been an amazing source of support but at the end of day 99% of theĀ responsibilities of the brand fall on me. I oversee design, shipping, fulfillment, social media, emails you name it. I few weeks ago I got an email from a customer who said the brand seems so grown andĀ established that sheĀ forgets its' just one woman behind it!Ā
For the last 2 yearsĀ I've poured my blood, sweat, tears, and many a glass of wine in the name of creating a brandĀ thatĀ includes all of us. I spent so much time and energy taking care of business, literally, thatĀ somewhere along the wayĀ I've forgotten to take care ofĀ the most important part of this business: ME. No oneĀ teaches you how to run a business and there have been many stressfulĀ points thatĀ I've excused as "part of the process." Such may be the case, but no process should ever come at theĀ expenses of yourĀ health,Ā physically and mentally.
I didn't get to issue a formal statement or even aĀ post this year on World MentalĀ health day although I wish I had as I think this is one of the first times in my lifeĀ I'veĀ hadĀ to pay attention to my mentalĀ health.Ā Kahmune has beenĀ the best thing to happen to me,Ā but it's also made me realize how diligent we all must be when it comes to taking care of ourselves and being honest and upfront aboutĀ the fact that we all need a break sometimes.Ā Ā For me, mentalĀ health is notĀ about illness as we're so often led toĀ believe, but in actuality, just checking in on yourself and others to make sure we're doing ok. If you'reĀ wondering, I'M FINE! I took a much neededĀ couple of days off, caught up with friends, and had firm stopping points for work each day. Though I'm feeling refreshed,Ā I'm cognizantĀ that I need a true break from working and haveĀ decided to award myself one this coming December holiday. With that in mind, I've got a fewĀ announcements for these last few months of 2018 below! I hope if you're read this far, and this has resonated with you in any way, that it inspires you to do what you need to take care of yourself. What are some of the ways you de-stress Kahmunity? Do you have daily, weekly, or even monthlyĀ activities or reminders to help you cope?
That' all for now! Hope your'e all well.
All my best,
Jamela A Acheampong
Founder and Brand DirectorĀ
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