You’re Not Alone in This: Why The Entrepreneur Network Co Was Built for First-Gen Entrepreneurs

Let me guess—you’re doing all the things, and still wondering if you’re doing any of it right.

You didn’t grow up around business owners. There wasn’t a roadmap waiting for you. You’re not calling a cousin for investment advice or leaning on a parent who built a company before you. You’re figuring it out day by day—juggling clients, emails, invoices, social media, and somehow still trying to grow.

If that sounds familiar, I want you to know something: I see you.

I’ve been where you are. I am you. A first-generation entrepreneur who had to learn business by building one. No shortcuts. No safety net. Just grit and God.

And while people love to hype up entrepreneurship, they rarely talk about what it feels like when:

• Your family supports you but doesn’t really understand what you do

• You’re making decisions without knowing if they’re right

• You’re in rooms where you don’t feel like you belong

You’re not just building a business. You’re building something that’s never been done before in your family. And the truth is, most of the support out there wasn’t built with you in mind.

I know that firsthand.

In just the first quarter of 2025, I submitted nearly $300,000 in grant proposals—solid, thoughtful applications that should’ve made it through. Instead, every single one was declined. Why? Overcapacity. Translation? Everyone’s chasing the same money. And we’re not just competing with other small businesses—we’re up against multimillion-dollar corporations that already have the resources but are still applying for the same grants meant for us.

That’s the reality for first-gen founders. We’re expected to build like everyone else, but no one’s teaching us how to build with what we’ve got.

That’s why I created The Entrepreneur Network Co.

This isn’t a “networking group.” This is an ecosystem—built specifically for entrepreneurs like you. The ones who didn’t inherit a business playbook. The ones bootstrapping every move, learning as they go, and carrying their communities with them.

What makes us different?

• We give you clarity through practical strategy sessions and step-by-step support.

• We give you community—a space to connect with other driven, mission-led founders.

• We build confidence through mentorship, accountability, and honest conversation.

• We teach real-world strategy for people working with limited time and budget.

• And we honour your wellbeing. We don’t glorify burnout here. We prioritise growth and peace.

You don’t need more theory. You need people who get it. Who’ve built through rejection, learned through loss, and are still showing up.

So if you’ve been trying to figure it all out alone—I want to invite you into something different.

The Entrepreneur Network Co was made for you.

You don’t have to prove you belong. You already do. Let’s build something powerful—together.