Last year, at the age of 56, she fulfilled a long-awaited dream and opened her own bridal and evening fashion tailoring studio. Despite initial difficulties, business is going very well today.

Of course, I supported her from the very first moment. From finding a name to writing the business plan to creating the website, I was as passionate about it as if it were my own dream.

When my mother was on the verge of quitting everything more than once, I motivated her to stay on the ball. When she had to let off steam, I was her outlet. I also celebrated the small successes with her. I was the support she couldn't find on her own.

Because the first year didn't go so well for my mother. Suddenly, a construction site lasting several months was on their doorstep and with it fewer walk-in customers. For a long time, the partnerships entered into did not bring any orders and in general, the doubts as to whether all this was the right decision were always present.

The turning point came in the second year. Her schedule has hardly any gaps, her clientele loves her and her business profile is flooded with one 5-star rating after another. Today she knows that she made the right decision.

My mother once told me that she wouldn't have been able to do all this without me. But I don't think so. I don't know a more determined, hard-working and stronger woman than my mother. I firmly believe that somehow she would have made it without me. Nevertheless, it's nicer and easier when you have someone by your side to help you.

When I told her the other day that I had imagined the start of self-employment to be completely different, she said: "You built me up back then and gave me the courage to continue. Now it's my turn to remind you of your own words. Think about my first year, how bad I was and how many times I wanted to give up, and see what has become of it today."

That got me thinking. It is naïve to believe that you will have the success you want for the future from the very first minute. If that were the case, there would be no development potential. I learned from my mother that good things take time and that it pays to be patient.

How the name "Krönchen Schneiderei" came about, what a roller coaster ride the logo development was and why my mom is not only the best cook, but also the best seamstress in the world, you might find out in another article.

🫶 Thank you mom for always being there for me. We are a great team.

❤️ All the best for Mother's Day to all the dear mothers out there.