There comes a time in life when you truly say "no" for the first time. Not out of stubbornness, but because you feel: This isn't for me.
For me, it was when I was 18. My father asked me to convince my mother to invest in a business. Until then, I had always acted as a mediator between the two—as daughters do. But that day, I thought: No, that's not my role. And I said so. Calmly, politely, but clearly.
My father looked at me, nodded, and said, "Okay." No drama. No arguments. Just respect. And honestly? That felt good.
Only later did I realize how important that moment actually was. It was my first real lesson as an entrepreneur: setting boundaries, being honest, and taking responsibility for what's mine—not someone else's. And I still apply that to everything I do today. Whether it's collaboration, entrepreneurship, or hospitality—I believe clarity and reliability are the foundation of everything.
At Boutique Stay, I want everything to be perfect: that guests feel welcome, that everything is taken care of, and that everything runs smoothly without having to be everywhere at once. I manage what's mine, trust others, and ensure everything runs smoothly.
But let's be honest: Saying "no" is still not standard behavior for me. I'm also someone who says "yes" far too often. Not because I'm afraid of saying no, but because I simply enjoy a lot of things.
So when someone asks me, "Would you like to jump off that cliff ten meters above the sea?", I hear myself enthusiastically answering, "Yes, I would!" And before I know it, I'm at the edge of the abyss—my heart pounding—but I'm going to jump. Because yes means yes.
That's the other side of the coin. I'm absolutely reliable, even if I get wet myself. 😄
And perhaps that is exactly what sets me apart: I say no when it really doesn't fit, but I say yes to life itself - out of conviction.
