16/08/2026
This nomination landed in my inbox…
“Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini.
My success is not mine alone, but is the strength of the many.
Being nominated for the NZ Small Business Awards means someone in your corner looked at everything you’ve created and said, “She deserves this!”
They saw your resilience, your vision, and the quiet courage it takes to keep showing up.
And they were right to nominate you.
Every decision you made with heart. Every pivot, every late night, every moment you chose to back yourself even when it felt hard.
This nomination is a celebration of all of that, and you deserve every bit of it.
You are exactly enough, you are ready, and this moment was always meant for you.
Share your nomination with your community.
We’ve created beautiful social graphics just for you, so you can celebrate this moment and share it with the people in your corner. Post it, send it, shout it from the rooftops. You’ve earned this.”
Needless to say, there were tears when I read this. I am incredibly humbled and lost for words.
What I do know in my heart and soul is that in the face of adversity we can still shine.
Keep shining your light.
I see you 💫
Sending love
Lisa xx
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