My Reason...

My disclaimer, as I write, is that this blog post comes from my heart and to some, it may seem unprofessional or too personal, steering away from what a business woman "should be".   I have never been one to follow the rules, shy away from a challenge.  I am, and always will be, a fighter, a risk taker, a believer in big dreams, the belief that there is a solution, and the most inherent desire  to be a part of the solution.  I believe in transparency, empathy, honesty, integrity and grabbing onto those critical moments that ultimately define our character.  I will be the first to admit that the risk I took to become a business owner grew from struggle.  It grew from uncertainty, from doubt, from skepticism, from fear.  Were those ideas and feelings going to define my character and my business?  Absolutely not!  

NewBeginnings Spokane was built on a selfish desire to prove that despite all of the obstacles I would face, there was great need for student loan advocacy and I wanted to be the one to provide that breath to those I would help, that breath that would provide respite and peace of mind.  I have been transparent since NewBeginnings Spokane's inception, demonstrating integrity, expertise and admitting when I was unsure of a question posed, ensuring that an answer would be provided through diligence and honesty.  

To answer the remainder of the title of this blog is simply complicated.  It most definitely encompasses the internal drive for success and the basic principals of running an effective business.  I recognize that results speak for themselves and that spread sheets and data are important.  I resolve myself to the fact that this is a business and without funding from my clients, I would not be able to continue.  Those reasons are simple and numerical, just the strategic principles of business.  The depth of my reason, however, started with my own "story".  It began as a risk, a reason to prove myself,  break the cynicism of starting a business and skepticism in regards to student loan relief.  Rather quickly, the depth of my reason began to evolve from those who trusted me with their stories of frustration, despair, regret, and fear.  Those desperate and skeptical stories transcended into empirical results, celebratory phone calls, life changing opportunities.  My reason is driven daily by my dedication to integrity, transparency, advocacy and results.    My client's testimonials and life changing stories of peace of mind, respite and relief have built the successful foundation of a business that I could have only hoped for.  I am humbled and grateful for each client who has trusted me with their "story" ... YOU are my reason.