{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67d119d61842c480a19b96bf/6a3b37e26cc0d2f38291f077?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"She Finally Listened to Herself | Jerwine Bonafe Que","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67d119d61842c480a19b96bf/1782268900884-180eb47d-28d8-4ea1-b8af-6cedb07d1c81.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Growing up, Jerwine followed the path that made sense.</p><p><br></p><p>A stable career, a secure future and a life that looked successful from the outside.</p><p><br></p><p>But she had something else on her mind. There was always a creative side of her asking for more.</p><p><br></p><p>In this conversation, Jerwine shares what it took to leave accounting behind, build THE BLOMSTRE in Hong Kong and trust herself enough to create a life that finally felt aligned.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>She also shares an exciting milestone exclusively in this episode, make sure you listen until the end!</strong></p><p><br></p><p>We talk about:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Walking away from the \"safe\" path</li><li>Starting a creative business in Hong Kong</li><li>Self-doubt and uncertainty</li><li>Learning to trust yourself</li><li>Redefining success</li><li><strong>The exciting next chapter for THE BLOMSTRE</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p>✅ Get your <a href=\"https://forms.gle/BdYBCTsg9f3uitdL7\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">free day pass</a> at Garage Society!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3><strong>Timestamps: </strong></h3><p>(00:00)&nbsp;Teaser</p><p>(00:57)&nbsp;Podcast and Guest Intro</p><p>(03:24)&nbsp;Life as an Accountant</p><p>(04:54)&nbsp;Creativity After Work</p><p>(06:51)&nbsp;Planning the Exit</p><p>(10:07)&nbsp;Pandemic Candle Pivot</p><p>(11:58)&nbsp;Pitching Retailers</p><p>(16:00)&nbsp;Workshops and Wellness</p><p>(18:27)&nbsp;First Big Corporate Event</p><p>(22:18)&nbsp;Motherhood and Identity</p><p>(25:00)&nbsp;Mentorship and Systems</p><p>(29:50)&nbsp;Overwhelm and Boundaries</p><p>(31:23)&nbsp;Husband Joins Full Time</p><p>(34:14)&nbsp;Partners In Business</p><p>(36:37)&nbsp;Quitting The Day Job</p><p>(38:04)&nbsp;Dream Clients Come True</p><p>(39:37)&nbsp;Comfort Zone Breakup</p><p>(41:59)&nbsp;Slow Sustainable Growth</p><p>(46:01)&nbsp;Time Delegation Hiring</p><p>(50:11)&nbsp;BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!</p><p>(52:07)&nbsp;Scenting Underrated Moods</p><p>(54:26)&nbsp;Founder Mindset Shifts</p><p>(57:57)&nbsp;Community Pay It Forward</p><p>(01:00:59)&nbsp;Closing</p><p><br></p><p>✅ Get your <a href=\"https://forms.gle/BdYBCTsg9f3uitdL7\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">free day pass</a> at Garage Society!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3><strong>👉 To find out more: </strong></h3><p>The BLOMSTRE's <a href=\"https://theblomstre.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">website</a></p><p>The BLOMSTRE on <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/theblomstre/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3><strong>To follow my journey:</strong></h3><p>📲 Find me on<strong> </strong><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmen-salameh-705059b1/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></p><p><strong>💬 </strong>Follow<strong> </strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/abo.pod/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">abo.pod</a></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to Asian Business Owners</p>","author_name":"Carmen Salameh"}