Navigating First in Family Entrepreneurship
Starting a business is risky, even more when it breaks the expectations of yourself, family, community, or culture and it’s heavy.
Being the first to start a business often comes with invisible pressures:
Feeling guilty for leaving the “steady job” behind
Facing doubt from family, friends, or mentors
Carrying the expectation to succeed while knowing few have done it before
Navigating identity, cultural, and relational pressures while building something new
This isn’t just about business: it’s about breaking patterns, claiming your path, and holding space for yourself while others question it.
First to Start a Business? Start Here!
Am I in the right place?
You are in the right place if you are:
Taking the leap to start a business and need a therapist who gets the risk, pressure, and uncertainty.
Feeling overwhelmed by the emotions, fears, or self-doubt that come with being first.
Learning how to communicate your big decisions to family or friends without guilt.
Carrying the weight of people-pleasing or fear of disappointing loved ones.
How Therapy Can Help
We support our clients who are building businesses by:
Honor the strengths and wisdom you bring from your lived experiences.
Support you in becoming a change-maker in your relationships, family, and community.
Help you build genuine connection and community with yourself and others.
Guide you in making clear, aligned decisions about who belongs in your life and in what way
Provide a brave supportive space to process trauma and navigate difficult relationships.
Empower you to pursue your dreams at your pace while being kind to yourself.
Utilize person centered interventions that truly considers your identity, background, and lived experience.
Interested? Schedule a free call.
Therapists for First Generation Business Ownership in Colorado
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Rory Dougall, LSW
Individual Therapy
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Irina González, Social Work Student
Individual Therapy
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Monina Reyes, LPC
Individual and Couples Therapy