What inspired me to start my business…
Prompted by this question it got me thinking… “Why do I do what I do?”
It won't be a surprise to people who follow me that the death of my late husband at the age of only 38 years old has something to do with why I started Rainbow Hunting... but the answer to "what inspired me to start my business?" lies in two words...
Tragedy and Passion…
Obviously, the tragedy was the death of my inspirational Royal Marine husband in 2016 from oesophageal cancer... it propelled me into widowhood and solo parenting… and it opened my eyes to the difference that being sorted can make to those we leave behind. In his last months my husband made a phenomenal effort towards ensuring that he left a legacy that would never be forgotten… he sold items like his fancy bike wheels, he left instructions for his military burial and he left momentos, letters and cards for those he was leaving behind.
The passion has always been my desire to help others. As a Wills and Probate solicitor it wasn't the tax or drafting that floated my boat... it was seeing the relief when people got themselves organised and spoke to someone who really understood. No two people who walked in the door were the same, everyone has baggage and things that they find difficult, but all of them were grateful for the conversations and support to find the right solution for them in the tricky world of death, dying and illness.
What being prepared has done for our family is huge...
The time and effort my late husband put into dying during his lifetime has enabled me to have the financial freedom to hit pause on a successful but stressful legal career. I have been able to set up my Rainbow Hunting business, at the same time as funding horses for my children (if you know how frighteningly expensive that is then you know how grateful I am!). The fact that my husband did not avoid what I call the “Sadmin” has also provided an emotional legacy through vlogs, cards and presents that my late husband left behind.
This is why I run my Sadmin course every year - I know the real difference it can make.
You can get this sorted too!
If you follow me on social media you'll know I've recently been diagnosed with ADHD... if I can do this with what I used to call my "crazy brain" then anyone can do it... and I will look after you throughout the 8 weeks. Everything is recorded, so no worries if you have to play catch up, and it's all broken down into easy-to-follow steps with bonuses from some amazing industry experts!
The Sadmin course is run annually and it consists of 8 weeks of tuition and TLC from me… taking people through six modules (one per week with two rest weeks built in) which cover everything from setting out why this is important for you… through the minefields of Wills, funerals, Powers of Attorney, insurance, pensions, tax, trusts, budgeting, digital legacy and sorting out your home paperwork. There are additional bonuses from experts such as an accountant, IFAs, Professional Declutterers, Psychologist and even demos of online platforms and apps that can help you store all those important papers.
PS: To read more about the latest course click here or if you have any questions then email Emma directly: emma@rainbowhunting.co.uk.