After reaching the ripe age of 40 and subsequently experiencing a mini mid life crisis (healed by numerous glasses of red wine and much love and laughter) I took some time out to evaluate ‘my life’. Was It was time to let go of the mundane responsibilities that heavily weighed me down as my soul was crying out for fun and creativity?  Did life have to be this monotonous routine of 9-6, 5 days a week for 50 weeks a year, every year like it had been?  I hoped not!!!

Don’t get me wrong the corporate world use to be amazing; the buzz of performing in high profile roles with salaries to match was a dream. I quickly learnt that my passion and commitment could take me very far and so I let it.  I showered myself with designer handbags and shoes and a wardrobe fit for the runway, however as the…