For over a decade, I’ve been working in corporate IT management, leading diverse projects and remote teams around the world. From the outside, it might have looked like I had it all together—a stable job, a solid career. But behind the scenes, I was stuck. Trapped in a cycle of living paycheck to paycheck, under financial stress and honestly, with no real vision for my life.

Everything started to change during a Christmas trip with my family in 2018. As we celebrated, I couldn’t shake this nagging feeling that something was missing. I loved IT, but the relentless stress had taken its toll. I kept asking myself: Is this really it? Is this the lifestyle I want to live for the rest of my life? I knew I had to make a change—not just for myself but for my family too.

At first, I thought the answer was climbing the corporate ladder—it seemed logical. But instead of finding freedom, I found myself sinking even deeper into the grind. It was a wake-up call, but one I’m grateful for. It helped me realize that the traditional path wasn’t going to lead to the life I truly wanted.

I’ve always been curious and eager to learn. Over the years, I’ve taught myself various skills—everything from jewelry design to drywall installation (yes, really! At one point, I even had a construction business). So, I started looking for ways to break free from the rat race. That’s when I stumbled across Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki, and it completely transformed my perspective on the financial world. It felt like someone had pulled back the curtain.

As I kept reading and learning, one book led to another, breaking strongholds in my mind. I started questioning the beliefs and stereotypes that had been holding me back and began seeing the possibilities beyond the corporate grind.

Over the past several years, I’ve had incredible adventures—starting businesses, diving into digital marketing, building e-commerce brands, and even day trading. Some ventures were successful, and some were absolute disasters. But every single step taught me something valuable. Through it all, I discovered my passion for online business, building something meaningful and rewarding that brings me fulfillment and gives me the freedom to spend more time with my family.

Throughout my journey, I’ve gained valuable insights and strategies that I want to share with you. Building in public and stepping into the creator economy wasn’t easy for me. I’m not the kind of person who loves the spotlight or spends hours scrolling social media. But when I saw how the financial system is set up and realized how many people are stuck in the same financial rat race I was in, I knew I had a role to play.

Entrepreneurship is a lifelong journey. You never stop learning, experimenting, and growing. My mission is to share the best tips, tools, and proven systems to help aspiring entrepreneurs build and grow successful online businesses, achieve financial freedom and create a life they truly love.

So, dear friend, if you’ve ever felt stuck—like you’re just surviving instead of thriving—I want you to know I’ve been there too and I truly understand how it feels. I hope my story inspires you to take that first step toward your dreams. And if you’re ready to get started, I’ve got something to help: grab the free Online Business Quickstart Guide here to kickstart your online business.

The future is yours to create!

Thanks for stopping by,

Ara Manz