March 2026  |  8 min read

It’s been a minute, and I’m so excited to share a piece of my journey with you all today. For a long time, I felt like my life was on hold, perpetually waiting for the “right” time to really kick off my career. You see, I live with epilepsy, and for years, seizures dictated so much of what I could and couldn’t do. Building a traditional career felt like trying to build a sandcastle in a hurricane – one minute I’d be making progress, the next, a seizure would hit, wiping out my momentum and leaving me feeling utterly defeated.

The truth is, it was heartbreaking. I watched friends climb corporate ladders, chase their passions, and build stable futures, while I was often recovering, rebuilding, or simply trying to predict when the next storm would hit. There were days, weeks even, where the frustration and despair were overwhelming. I felt like I was missing out on a fundamental part of adult life, and the dream of having a meaningful career seemed to slip further and further away.

But here’s the thing about hitting rock bottom: sometimes, it’s the only way you can truly look up and see the sky. For me, looking up meant leaning harder into my faith and realizing that “hustle” didn’t have to look like everyone else’s. It didn’t have to be a linear path, a 9-to-5, or a corner office. It could be something entirely different, something flexible, something that honored my body’s needs while still allowing my spirit to soar.

The Crossroads: When “Can’t” Becomes “How Can I?”

For so long, my internal monologue was filled with “I can’t.” I can’t commit to consistent hours. I can’t take on high-pressure roles. I can’t drive to an office every day. But somewhere along the line, with a lot of prayer and a few good cries, that shifted. The question changed from “Why can’t I?” to “How can I?”

This was the turning point. I started to explore ways to leverage my skills and passions that didn’t require me to fit into a traditional mold. I looked at what I could do, even on my tougher days. This led me down the rabbit hole of freelancing, online businesses, and creative entrepreneurship. It was terrifying, exciting, and completely unknown.

Finding My Faith-Fueled Hustle

Here’s how I started to weave together my faith and my newfound hustle:

1. Surrender and Trust: This was huge. I had to let go of the idea of what my career should look like and trust that God had a unique plan for me. This didn’t mean sitting back and doing nothing, but it meant trusting that even the detours and challenges were part of the path. Each time a seizure set me back, instead of despair, I tried to find the lesson or the opportunity for rest and recalibration. It’s not always easy, but reminding myself that “His plans are greater than my own” became a daily mantra.
2. Redefining “Hustle”: My hustle isn’t about working myself to exhaustion. It’s about working smarter, more intentionally, and with greater purpose. It’s about recognizing my limits and structuring my work around them. Some days, that means a full day of productive work. Other days, it means a few hours in the morning and a long rest in the afternoon. It’s about being kind to myself while still pursuing my goals. I discovered that consistency doesn’t always mean constant effort; it can mean consistent intentionality.
3. Community and Support: I realized I couldn’t do this alone. I sought out online communities of fellow entrepreneurs, joined virtual prayer groups, and leaned on my incredibly supportive family and friends. Having people who understood the unique challenges of chronic illness and the demands of building a business was invaluable. They cheered me on, offered advice, and prayed for me when I couldn’t find the words.
4. Celebrating Small Wins: When your journey is unconventional, you have to redefine success. For me, a “win” might be finishing a client project on time, launching a new product, or simply having a seizure-free week where I felt truly productive. Celebrating these small victories keeps the momentum going and reminds me that I am making progress, even if it’s not at the pace I once imagined.
5. Anchoring in Gratitude: There are still tough days. Days where I feel tired, frustrated, or wish things were different. But by consistently practicing gratitude – for my health on good days, for the flexibility my work offers, for the grace I receive, and for the simple fact that I can do this – I find my perspective shifts. Gratitude anchors me in faith, even when the hustle feels overwhelming.

My Message to You

If you’re reading this and resonating with any part of my story – whether it’s chronic illness, an unconventional path, or just feeling like you’re “behind” – I want you to know you’re not alone. Your journey is unique, and that’s not a weakness, it’s a strength.

Don’t let the world tell you what your hustle should look like. Trust in your faith, listen to your body, and define success on your own terms. It’s a beautiful, challenging, and incredibly rewarding path.

I’d love to hear your stories in the comments below. How have you found balance between your faith and your hustle, especially when life has thrown you curveballs?

Until next time, keep hustling with heart and faith!

Warmly Next Gen Creator