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Have you ever looked at someone you admire and thought, “How do they make it all look so easy?” It’s tempting to believe that success comes without struggle, but let me tell you - every accomplished person has a backstory filled with challenges, self-doubt, and growth.

I know because I’ve been there. Struggles used to feel like roadblocks - heavy, unrelenting, and unfair. But one day, I realised those challenges weren’t there to hold me back. They were pushing me to step up, to grow, and to align with the person I was becoming.

What if we stopped seeing struggle as the enemy and started seeing it as a partner in our growth? That shift in perspective changed everything for me, and it can for you too. Let’s explore how struggle can be the key to unlocking your greatest potential.

Embracing your Human Design

If you’re new here, Hi! I’m Jessica, a mentor and alternative therapist for soul-led female entrepreneurs. I help women scale businesses in alignment with their energy and purpose, blending tools like EFT tapping, clinical hypnotherapy, and holistic coaching.

As a 6/3 emotional manifesting generator, human design has been pivotal in my life. My journey has been one of trial, error, and profound learning. The channel of struggle and crisis in my chart points to a unique path - a life where transformation arises from hardship. Instead of being ashamed of mistakes, I now embrace them as vital stepping stones toward success.

Understanding my human design has allowed me to navigate challenges with greater awareness and grace. It’s shown me how to honour my emotional waves and turn adversity into a tool for growth. This self-awareness has become a cornerstone of the holistic coaching I offer to female entrepreneurs.

Over time, I’ve learned to shift from a victim mindset to an empowered perspective. The moments when I felt like a failure were, in fact, preparing me for bigger and better opportunities. These challenges weren’t breaking me - they were building resilience, strengthening my emotional resilience, and paving the way for personal and professional growth.

This shift in mindset is foundational to sustainable business growth. It’s a lesson I now share with the women I mentor, helping them reframe obstacles as opportunities for transformation.

Turning Pain into Purpose

Struggles are not here to define you; they’re here to refine you. Each challenge you face is an invitation to grow into the leader you’re meant to be. I’ve seen this play out in my own life and business, as well as in the lives of the incredible women I work with.

When fear, money blocks, or imposter syndrome arise, they’re not signs of failure. They’re opportunities to heal and align energetically with your highest potential. By embracing these moments, you become an energetic match for the success you desire.

An Invitation to Rewrite Your Story

I invite you to see struggles not as roadblocks but as stepping stones. Whether it’s overcoming imposter syndrome, managing anxiety, or navigating money fears, each challenge is a chance to rewrite your narrative. These moments shape the resilient, unstoppable leader within you.

If this resonates with you, I’d love to connect. Join me on Instagram at @jessica.read.ilc, where I share tips and tools for energy management, mindset coaching, and nervous system regulation. Let’s walk this transformative journey together.

Thank you for being here today. If you, too, have the channel of struggle or crisis in your human design, remember: it’s not here to break you but to shape you. Your journey is uniquely yours, and every challenge is a gift in disguise. Embrace the lessons, trust the process, and keep thriving.

Until next time, know that your struggles are building you into the leader you are destined to be.