What does it take to build a business when your family’s needs have to come first?

For Kymbirley “Kym” Brake, it began in a hospital room. While caring for her daughter, she started helping other parents with taxes and insurance paperwork. That work grew into a business that allowed her to support them both while remaining available for her daughter’s care.

Kym joins me to talk about financial independence, finding confidence in your own abilities, and making business decisions that reflect the life you actually need. We also discuss taxes, asking for professional guidance, and the challenge of knowing when to keep going and when to change direction.

In this episode:
• How helping other families became the beginning of Kym’s business
• A teacher who saw her gift for numbers
• Building a career around caregiving
• Asking better questions about your business and taxes
• Perseverance, pivoting, and the pressure to keep your word
• Choosing your clients and protecting your energy
• Making room for travel, connection, and a little fun

Connect with Kym:
Website: https://www.octaxbrake.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/octaxbrake/

Visit her website to explore her services, courses, and membership.

Know a woman who is building a business around a complicated life? Share this conversation with her.

This conversation is for general information and is not individualized tax or legal advice. Consult a qualified professional about your circumstances before acting on any tax strategy discussed.

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