Four years on....

"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards."

-S?ren Kierkegaard

Four years.

That’s how long it has passed since I took the momentous decision to resign my position as an Assurance Director at PwC Dubai and set up an accounting practice with a focus on employing women. 

Nishe, which was just an idea that blossomed in my mind in 2015 and began taking concrete shape in 2016, has now led to:

• 5 fantastic team members;
• 40 plus clients - present and past; 
• A beautiful office in the heart of Dubai (that too, owned ??);
• Several media coverages and an award;
• My position as a Member of ACCA members advisory committee in the UAE and of ACCA global tax forum;
• Lots and lots of new friends and connections and closer relationships with many many old friends and connections; and
• And equally or more importantly for me, self-discovery - I am finally, finally, comfortable in my own skin. 

It has also been an era of:

• extreme panics, excitements and disappointments; 
• Continuous decision-making and problem-solving; 
• Working and living under severe financial constraints;
• Stepping down several levels in work related responsibilities before stepping back up eventually; and
• Plenty of exploring, discovering and learning. 

Quiet reflection is a routine part of my life. But four years on, I wanted to reflect a bit louder. I am proud of what the idea of Nishe has come to, I am excited about its future and I am excited to share our journey. 

Hence this Sunday series, which commences today.  I hope you will enjoy reading it as much as I have enjoyed writing it.