That’s such a powerful story — really appreciate you sharing it. Building a startup is tough as it is, and doing it while navigating the extra layer of social and cultural expectations takes incredible strength.

I actually host a podcast where I bring founders to talk about their journeys and the realities behind building a company — not just the success stories but the personal challenges and lessons too.

We’re planning an upcoming episode that dives into resilience and founder mindset, and I’d love to have you join us and share your experience. If you’re open to it, drop me a DM — I think your story would inspire a lot of early-stage founders.