Unapologetically Deciding to Rise
- Nov 6
- 3 min read
By Hilary Saxton
Life has a way of throwing curveballs when you least expect them. For me, the first big one came when I was a teenager. I found myself in a position that society at the time viewed as a dead end: being a teenage mother. The judgment, the whispers, the feeling of being written off before I’d even had a chance to start - it was so overwhelming. The path forward was an uphill battle, every step dictated by someone else’s expectations or by circumstances I hadn’t chosen. In the years that followed, those curveballs kept coming, including obesity and domestic violence.
There were moments when I felt invisible, as if my voice, my dreams, and my very identity had been completely erased. It’s a feeling many women know, the silent burden of doubt and the constant struggle to find your footing in a world that wasn’t built for you to succeed. For a long time, my life was about survival. I just focused on putting one foot in front of the other, day in and day out, simply to get by.
But I discovered that survival isn't the same as thriving. The real turning point for me was when I realised that indecision was the biggest risk of all. Doing nothing, waiting for the perfect moment or the "safe" option, was a choice that guaranteed I would never move forward. I had to learn to back myself, not just in moments of strength, but especially in moments of fear and doubt. It was in those quiet, defiant decisions that I found my power. I had to make an unapologetic decision to take a different path, to take control of my life and my financial future.
This challenging journey is what led me to where I am today, co-leading an award-winning property development training company, blending my experience and natural talents and leading others to change their lives just like I did. My vision is to show others that they can do the same and that even though property development may appear to be a complex and risky world, it’s actually a powerful vehicle for creating a better life.
When I was starting out, buying and doing up properties, I realised there was a massive gap in the market. The industry was full of jargon, complicated processes, and far out - was it a boy's club! This made it extremely difficult for newcomers, especially women, to even get a foot in the door.
I want to demystify the process and provide a clear, proven pathway, helping to distil decades of the founders' hands-on experience and our real-world know-how into a simple, step-by-step roadmap - our Property Mastermind Blueprint. It became my primary goal to mitigate risk and help others to build a successful property portfolio where almost 95% of people fail. I didn't want to just teach the how-to; I wanted to provide the why and the unwavering support to keep you going.
This commitment is really personal for me. Life taught me that a safe option rarely exists, and progress comes from picking a direction and being prepared to course-correct along the way. That's why we've focused on building a community where people feel supported and empowered to make their own choices. I now have a framework that developed out of my experiences so when every option feels risky, you can be confidently decisive.
The BUILD framework: Back yourself, Unapologetically decide, Interpret what's imperfect, Lean in and learn, and finally, Do it! Don't wait for the timing to be perfect - it never will be.
This framework isn't just for business decisions; it’s for life. It’s what allowed me to turn my past challenges into a foundation for a future I was proud to build.
Looking back, I’ve learned that the obstacles I faced were not roadblocks; they were lessons that gave me the resilience and grit to build a legacy. Every woman deserves the chance to create their own financial freedom and design a life they truly desires. The first step is often the hardest, but it's also the most powerful. It's the decision to stop just surviving and start rising.
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