by Alison Blackler | Aug 30, 2025 | Blog, Self Employed Life
Fifteen years ago, I walked away from a 24-year career at the NHS, a place that felt safe and familiar. I had only ever known what it was like to be an employee. Now, I was a business owner. My inner critic, however, hadn’t gotten the memo. It was a constant... 
by Alison Blackler | Apr 30, 2025 | Blog, Self Employed Life
🎉 Imagine this: you’re in your 40’s, and staring down a stable NHS career. You have a pension, a permanent post and security. But something inside whispers for more. That was me. 14 years ago, I took a leap of faith, leaving the safety net and diving headfirst into...