#1. The season of becoming: What I truly want to leave my daughter

As I stand at the crossroads between what I’ve built and what I’m about to create, I find myself in a season of becoming. It’s a moment of reflection, of redefining purpose, and of understanding the legacy I want to leave behind.

Recently, a conversation sparked a profound realisation in me. While the world often measures success in wealth and achievements, I’ve come to see that the most enduring legacy is the inner strength and confidence we instill in those we love.

This journal is my space to explore these truths, to document not just the highlights, but the journey of becoming the person, the mother, and the leader I’m meant to be.

Welcome to the season of becoming. Let’s discover what really matters together.

Today, at a birthday party for one of Penelope’s friends, I had a conversation that struck a deep chord. One of the dads talked about how important it is for him to leave his daughter a financial cushion, something to help her navigate whatever life throws at her. It’s a noble intention, one rooted in his own journey of building everything from scratch.

But as he spoke, I felt a different truth rise within me. It’s not just about leaving Penelope money or a safety net. What I truly want to leave her is something far more enduring: the unwavering belief in herself.

I want her to trust her inner voice, to know that she can shape her own path, and to understand that with focus, hard work, and a clear vision, she can achieve anything she sets her mind to. I want her to be confident in her ability to stand on her own, to build her own future, and to know that her ideas and dreams are valid and worth pursuing.

Reflecting on this, I realised that what I deeply want to pass on to her isn’t just a safety net, but a legacy of self-reliance and courage. Because money can run out and circumstances can change, but the belief in oneself and the ability to navigate life’s challenges—that’s priceless.

In that moment, I thought about my own mother, who raised me and my siblings on her own. She worked tirelessly, giving us not just an education but an example of determination and resilience. Her legacy wasn’t in material wealth, but in showing us how to forge our own paths.

That’s what I want for Penelope. To see that the greatest gift I can give her is the confidence to build, to lead, to trust herself, and to know that she can create her own future, no matter what life brings.

What kind of legacy do you want to leave for your children? Is it something tangible or something that lives within them, like courage, confidence, or the belief in themselves?