Growth Hurts — But It’s Worth Every Breathless Moment
The Birth Pains of Growth This year has barely begun, and I already feel like I can’t catch my breath. So much has been happening—left and right, nonstop. I don’t know where this sudden adrenaline is coming from, but somehow I’ve been able to juggle multiple responsibilities, troubleshoot problems patiently, and keep moving forward… all while being sleep-deprived. But these are good problems. They are the birth pains of scaling up our enterprise. And even in the middle of exhaustion, I find myself speechless—overwhelmed not by stress, but by gratitude. The support we’ve been receiving has been incredible. People volunteering their time and expertise. Market partners who don’t just “do business” with us but genuinely show up like family. At the heart of our growth is trust—the trust of our partner fishing communities and the unwavering support of our strategic alliances. That trust is sacred. It pushes us to do better, move smarter, and lead with integrity. It’s humbling. It’s powerful....