Leaving a six-figure job to take over a whānau business wasn’t easy—but it felt right. In this post, I talk about what it really costs to chase a legacy, the numbers behind survival, and the tools I built to find clarity in chaos. The early days are tough, but every step toward understanding our breakeven is a step toward building something future-facing.

“Floors are the unsung heroes of a home — the part that takes the most wear, yet holds everything steady. That feeling of grounding and beginning again has stayed with me.”

In this post, Cassandra shares her journey from a childhood off-grid in Herekino to co-leading a whānau flooring business in Te Hiku o te Ika — and the deep sense of purpose that’s guiding her every step.