In 2021, I was invited to co-found a private limited company. My husband supported the idea, while I hesitated, uncertain if we were truly ready. Still, I chose to take the leap.

By 2022–2023, the company was thriving. Our finances were stable, and I even had the privilege of enjoying monthly holidays with my family. But at the end of 2023, an unexpected challenge shook everything we had built.

Personal issues between my business partners spilled into the company. What began as internal conflict ended with one partner resigning and leaving behind significant debts for me to shoulder. Overnight, I found myself carrying not only the weight of a struggling company but also the responsibility of protecting my own financial stability.

It was one of the toughest moments in my journey. Yet, instead of giving up, I decided to rise. I channeled my energy into something greater than myself, serving and empowering women through Kelab Wanita Ikon Malaysia (KWIM).

Through this NGO, I found strength, purpose, and new opportunities to grow. Despite voices around me saying I was “wasting time,” I chose to believe in impact, in rebuilding, and in the power of giving back.

Because sometimes, when life pushes us down, it’s not the end of our story. It’s the beginning of a stronger, more meaningful chapter.

NAME : Sha Baharuddin

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