DON’T LET THE DREAM DIE WHILE THE DREAMER IS STILL ALIVE
It’s been the most strenuous year of my life, but what kept me going was knowing that I couldn’t disappoint my kids, my Team, and all the people who look up to me.
When you tell yourself you want to achieve something, you wake up and push against all odds. In 2024, we relocated to a new province where there was a lot of uncertainty for my business.
I was scared because I had to leave my comfort zone to go and start a new life, but I kept telling myself that with all those challenges, I would still push. I worked harder and harder. When I was faced with so many challenges, personally, that involved my daughter’s mental issues, at that point, I was fighting to show the devil that I was not his, and nothing of his plan could stop me.
We need to learn not to be discouraged by temporary circumstances. Had I lost focus because of the challenges, I would not have made it and gotten a 275% Rainbow Score score versus 66% from 2023. I vowed that I would not fail, and I didn’t.
To the INUKA Member who wants to give up because of circumstances, I want to say, “Don’t let the dream die while the dreamer is still alive. Do not bury your dreams because of temporary circumstances. That will pass, and then you will be left with no funds.”
To my Team, thank you for supporting me through it all. Everyone else told me, Toleka, you are not giving up, which is not an option. Thank you so much. Thank you for giving me the hope to make it to TOP 10 INUKA Business Leaders. Last but not least, my husband always reminded me that I must stand firm and keep going, not give up. Thank you
