13/05/2024
To my lovely followers,
This post is a difficult one to write. After starting my own business in 2020, I have made the decision to hang up my tiara for a while and take a break. I will be putting my glass slippers away and taking some time to focus on myself.
Once Upon A Dream was quite literally a dream I had sat in my bedroom at university back in 2015/16. I wanted to move back home and start my own princess company. Life threw a few curveballs but in 2020, in the middle of a lockdown, I decided to take a leap of faith and start my own business alongside working full time.
I was a one woman show to begin with but soon got a couple of friends on board, and later I auditioned and gained some absolutely amazing performers. The business had its ups and downs, but I loved it. Every party and event made me full with joy. I hope there is a time I can don my glass slippers again and find that joy.
But for now, I will continue to have courage, be kind, embrace that hukkuna matata mindset and see how far I’ll go ❤️
This is definitely not the end of Once Upon a Dream, it is merely a “see you soon”.
Thank you to every single person who has booked me for a party or event. You made my dreams come true. I can never truly express how grateful I am for the past 4 years.
To my performers, I can’t wait to be making countless trips to the west end to see you all shine, because I have no doubt that’s where you’ll be.
To my friends and family, thank you for supporting me through it all.
To my Dad, who sadly didn’t get to see this chapter of my story. Before you passed you told me to “dare to dream”. Well, I only went and bloody did it. You would have loved all this.
And to my fiancée, I love you more than words can say. I couldn’t have done this without you.
And lastly, to myself: I know you feel like you failed, but look how far you’ve come. You did that. You started a business and you have performed in front of hundreds of people. You succeeded in what you set out to do. Be proud.
Love and magic,
Hannah ✨👑
