Six months ago, I casually asked my dad, “What if I start my own company?” Now, as a 22-year-old entrepreneur, I’ve learned more than I ever imagined in half a year.

I’ve learned that transparency needs boundaries, no client is ever guaranteed, and “marketing” isn’t a niche—it’s an umbrella. I’ve learned to test everything in content creation by balancing the different categories for posts, and stay adaptable. Most importantly, I’ve learned that belief starts with you. If you don’t believe in your value, no one else will.

Entrepreneurship is the fastest, most educational classroom there is.

Starting a company is exciting, but before the creative and rewarding parts begin, there’s important paperwork that lays the foundation for success. From registering your business with the state to opening a business bank account, these steps provide legal protection and allow your business to operate properly. While the process may feel overwhelming at first, it comes together quickly, and once it’s done, you get to focus on building, growing, and doing what you love.

I never thought that one day could change my entire outlook on life, but October 24, 2023, did exactly that. What started as a normal Tuesday while studying abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark turned into the scariest and most defining experience I’ve ever had. In that moment, when everything felt uncertain, I made myself a promise that if I made it through, I’d start living differently. This day is why I decided to take the jump to follow my dreams of founding Recently Media.

It feels like some people are born with an idea about who or what they want to be when they grow up. However, by the age of 18, I only knew what major I wanted to pursue (which I ended up partially changing). College is all about experiments: seeing what works and what will stick. Every job, experience, and class you take is a steppingstone for your future career. My path was not always on a steady incline, but each experience led me here today, writing my first blog.