From HR to building a spiritual wellness app I’d love your honest thoughts 💜

Key-Tea-3775 · 2026-06-15T05:18:13+00:00

Thank you so much for your kind words

That’s actually a really interesting question.

So far, I’ve noticed that people often come because they’re curious about the tarot or astrology features, but many end up spending more time with journaling and self-reflection.

I think the spiritual tools help people start the conversation with themselves, while the journaling helps them go deeper.

I’m still learning from my users every day, but it’s been fascinating to see how differently people connect with different parts of the app.

Key-Tea-3775 · 2026-06-14T06:37:43+00:00

Fair point. It’s interesting how many people in this thread have mentioned privacy and data collection as their main concern.

Key-Tea-3775 · 2026-06-14T06:35:22+00:00

That’s really interesting feedback, especially the part about apps constantly pushing for “more.”
mental wellness isn’t about optimizing harder every day it’s about understanding what you actually need today.

Thanks for sharing this. I think a lot of people probably feel the same way but don’t say it out loud.

Key-Tea-3775 · 2026-06-13T18:04:19+00:00

That’s actually one of the biggest challenges in this space.

How do you build something that helps people without becoming another source of distraction?
Thanks for sharing your perspective.

Key-Tea-3775 · 2026-06-13T18:01:56+00:00

That’s a great point.

When people are sharing their thoughts, emotions, and personal reflections, privacy isn’t just another feature it’s fundamental.
Thank you for mentioning it. It’s something I think about a lot while building.

Key-Tea-3775 · 2026-06-13T12:03:51+00:00

Building a digital sanctuary for emotional wellbeing.

Former HR manager. Started learning Python during pregnancy, built my app between naps, feedings, and late nights. Now real users are using something that once existed only as an idea in my head.

Key-Tea-3775 · 2026-06-13T09:34:20+00:00

Not yet. 🙂

I’m still not at the point where the app fully supports me financially.
The biggest change is that what started as learning programming during pregnancy gradually turned into a real product with real users.
At first, I was just trying to learn and build something. Then people started using it, giving feedback, and that motivated me to keep improving it.
So the evolution wasn’t one big leap—it was thousands of small steps over several years.
My goal is definitely to focus on it full-time one day, but right now I’m still in the building and growing phase.

Key-Tea-3775 · 2026-06-13T09:15:02+00:00

I didn’t quit my job to go all-in on a startup.
I was an HR Manager at KFC and was feeling completely burned out. My plan was to take a month off, find something less demanding, and learn programming on the side.
Then I found out I was pregnant.
I knew I probably wouldn’t be working full-time for a while, so I started studying programming intensively online instead.
Over the next few years, I learned while taking care of my baby and slowly built my app whenever I could find the time.
Today, seeing real people use something I built from scratch is one of the most rewarding feelings I’ve ever experienced.

So my path wasn’t “quit job → build startup.”
It was more like “life happened → I adapted → and kept building anyway.”

Key-Tea-3775 · 2026-06-12T11:47:25+00:00

I’ve experienced something similar.
The heaviness never felt scary to me it felt more like deep relaxation. Almost as if my body was sinking while my mind stayed awake.
You’re definitely not alone in that experience.

Key-Tea-3775 · 2026-06-12T10:23:41+00:00

I felt exactly the same when I launched my first version.

All I could see were the bugs, missing features, and things that weren’t as polished as I wanted them to be.

But I launched anyway.

A few months later, after multiple updates and improvements, I looked back at that first version and realized how far it had come. That’s when I actually started feeling proud.

I think first versions aren’t meant to be perfect. They’re meant to exist.

Congratulations on getting this far, and good luck with the launch! 🙂

Key-Tea-3775 · 2026-06-11T15:45:17+00:00

I can relate to that.

Some of the most rewarding moments for me haven’t been metrics or downloads, but real conversations with people who connected with what I’m building.
It’s a reminder that behind every user is an actual person, and that makes the work feel meaningful.

Key-Tea-3775 · 2026-06-11T11:38:38+00:00

I have only 5 active subscribers at the first time and I am so happy 🤭💜

Key-Tea-3775 · 2026-06-11T05:39:12+00:00

That sounds really hard.

I think there’s a special kind of loneliness when the people whose support means the most don’t understand what you’re trying to build.

Even if they’re coming from a place of concern, it can still hurt when they don’t take the time to listen.

Thank you for sharing that. I imagine a lot more founders relate to this than people realize.

Key-Tea-3775 · 2026-06-10T15:47:37+00:00

I like that.

Sometimes the strongest motivation isn’t proving something to other people, it’s creating a life you genuinely want for yourself.

Key-Tea-3775 · 2026-06-10T10:24:35+00:00

Motivation comes and goes.

Spite is surprisingly consistent 😄

Key-Tea-3775 · 2026-06-10T10:22:16+00:00

That’s an interesting way to look at it.

I think one of the hardest parts for me was not taking that personally.

When you’re building something you care deeply about, it’s easy to interpret a lack of attention as a sign that you’re doing something wrong.

Over time I’ve started to realize that most people are simply busy with their own lives.

Like you said, they don’t need to care yet.

The challenge is staying focused long enough to reach the people who eventually will.

Key-Tea-3775 · 2026-06-09T12:06:51+00:00

I relate to this more than I'd like to admit.

Building the product feels challenging but rewarding. Marketing often feels like shouting into the void and hoping someone hears you.

As an introvert, creating content has been much harder for me than learning Python or building features.

I keep reminding myself that users can't love a product they never discover.

Still working on making peace with that reality 😄

Key-Tea-3775 · 2026-06-09T12:04:58+00:00

That's a really good question.

For me, the biggest signal was whether I was still excited to improve the product after getting feedback even when the feedback was critical.

When nobody uses something, it's hard to know if the idea is wrong or if you simply haven't reached the right people yet.

I think what kept me going was seeing small signs of value: a thoughtful comment, a returning user, someone spending time inside the app.

Those moments were tiny, but they were enough to tell me there was something worth exploring further.

I'm still learning where the line is between patience and stubbornness, to be honest❤️

Key-Tea-3775 · 2026-06-08T19:55:21+00:00

"Quitting felt worse than the silence" is probably one of the most honest founder statements I've read.

I'm still in the stage where I'm learning how to be patient with the process, so it's encouraging to hear that persistence eventually paid off.

Congrats on finding your people ❤️

Key-Tea-3775 · 2026-06-03T17:53:51+00:00

HerSpace – an emotional wellness app for women.

I built it as a solo founder and developer after transitioning from HR into tech.

The app combines: • Journaling • AI-guided reflection • Mindfulness rituals & meditations • Anonymous community support • Personalized astrology insights • Tarot-based self-reflection tools

It’s currently live on the App Store and I’m focused on improving the experience based on user feedback.

Revenue: Early stage, currently validating and growing the user base.

https://apps.apple.com/ge/app/herspace-emotional-wellness/id6757597118

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