My Business Turns 2: The 2 Biggest Lessons in Life and Biz
- Rafaele Tadielo
- Aug 29
- 3 min read

Do you know what? If you met me a little over two years ago, you probably wouldn’t believe I could be where I am today. Back then, I was living quite a different life. If I could really call that living.
I was someone who never felt relaxed. I carried impostor syndrome everywhere I went, doubting every action I took and refusing to recognise my wins or strengths. My inner voice was relentless. “When they find out the truth about you, you’ll be punished.”
It didn’t matter what I achieved. Positive feedback, promotions, recognition. I always found a way to dismiss it. “It was just luck. They didn’t see the real me. They had no better option.”
I would finish a day at work with my mind overloaded, replaying conversations and creating imaginary ones where I justified myself over and over. Just in case I was called out. It was exhausting.
And because I couldn’t quiet that inner critic, I turned to anything that could give me temporary relief. I would drink too much, overeat, smoke. Anything that gave me a break from my mind.
On the outside, I looked like a high achiever. I was often promoted. I brought value to the companies I worked for. But on the inside, I could never accept it.
Then hypnotherapy and coaching changed everything.
They helped me uncover the beliefs behind my behaviour, build the confidence to change them, and get clear on who I wanted to be and the life I wanted to live.
The funny thing is, I didn’t even see the change coming. A few months into my healing journey, I realised something shocking. That inner voice that used to tell me how inferior I was… was gone. Without forcing it. It just wasn’t there anymore.
I also used to believe that things had to “line up” first before I could change. I thought I’d need clarity before I could act.
The truth is, it worked the other way around. I made a plan of action to change my career, and as I walked the path, the clarity came. What started as a simple desire for relief turned into a complete transformation. And it all began with one small thing. Curiosity. The thought that maybe life could be different.
In September 2023, I opened my business and started guiding women on their own journeys. Since then, I’ve worked with more than 50 high-achieving women. Women facing career changes, grief, confidence struggles, anxiety, relationship challenges, and even everyday mindset blocks that stopped them from moving forward.
And here’s what I’ve learned:
Lesson 1: Start Small
You don’t need hours a day or a perfect plan to change your life. Massive transformation starts with just a few minutes. It’s about being consistent with baby steps.
Each small shift rewires your mindset, and as you keep going, the path ahead becomes clearer. Transformation isn’t a lightning bolt. It’s a gentle ripple that grows with every step you take.
Lesson 2: Of Course You Can
Change is possible for all of us. Every brain can change. So can yours. Creating a life you love isn’t just possible, it’s almost a duty. It’s a way of honouring the fact that we were given this one incredible chance at life. You are capable. You are allowed. And you don’t have to wait for permission.
In the end of the day…
My business turning 2 isn’t just about me. It’s about every woman who’s trusted me with her journey. It’s about proving that change is possible, no matter how far away it feels.
If I could go from living in constant self-doubt, silencing my mind with substances, to creating a life of purpose and freedom, then I know you can take your first step too.
It doesn’t need to be huge. It just needs to start.
Here’s to 2 years of growth, courage, and transformation. And here’s to you, for being curious enough to believe that maybe, just maybe, your life can be different too.
P.S. If you are ready to take your own first step, I would love to offer you a free 30 minute discovery call. You can book your spot here.







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