My story… I never thought I’d write one.
I grew up in a small town in Lithuania where no one talked about building wealth, financial freedom, or living a dream life. There were no role models showing how to create something extraordinary—just people doing their best, working hard, and following routine.
But even then, I had this quiet feeling inside me that there had to be more. More than just going through the motions. I didn’t know what that "more" was—but I was determined to find out.
My first job was washing dishes at 14 during the school holidays. I still remember how tired I’d be—falling asleep on the bus and sometimes missing my stop. But I also remember the energy of the kitchen, the pace, the teamwork. Something about it lit a spark in me.
Years later, I left Lithuania and began my real journey in hospitality with a waitress job in Dubai. From there, I worked my way up—duty manager, general manager, event organiser, marketing ambassador—until I finally took the leap and became the owner of my own restaurant and bar.
I didn’t learn business from books. I learned from experience—on the floor, in the kitchen, behind the scenes, day and night. I knew how to run a hospitality business from the ground up.
But when I became an owner, something changed. The passion that once drove me was buried under endless responsibilities. I was working long hours, constantly putting out fires, and never able to switch off. I had built a business… but lost my freedom in the process.
That’s when I realised something had to change. I stopped running my business the way I thought I was “supposed to” and started building it around the life I actually wanted. I created systems, restructured my team, and developed a model that allowed the business to thrive—even without me there every day.
What I gained wasn’t just time or money. I gained my life back.
Today, I spend more time with my family, I enjoy my work again, and I’ve fallen back in love with hospitality—not as someone stuck in the chaos, but as someone who gets to create amazing experiences while living a life I truly love.
This journey inspired me to start Hospitality Wealth Solutions—a coaching and consulting business for restaurant owners who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or like they’re doing it all alone.
If that’s you, I want you to know: you don’t have to choose between success and freedom. You can build a business that supports your life—not one that runs your life.
I’ve been where you are. And now, I’m here to help you find your way forward.
