Can you be successful & have a healthy relationship?

Rianna Patterson
2 min readFeb 13, 2021
Photography by Rebecca Douglas

I jumped into a call on clubhouse where this topic was being discussed, I thought this was an interesting topic to write about. As a founder of a charity and many other hats 🧢 I can still honestly say yes; it can be done. No buts. If you want it to work, it will work.

Compromise & Compliment

Entrepreneurship does not have to be lonely. I brought my boyfriend with me to this brand shoot. You can still achieve goals whilst being in a relationship. Not everything is urgent. Make time for each other and set goals together. It might feel like there is not enough time in the day but I assure you, if you plan together and you are clear on expectations then it is possible to make it work.

Joint Goals

If you are both working towards the same goals, it might be useful to merge these goals together. This creates quality time which is crucial for any relationship.

Don’t forget relationships are not just about goal setting. Go on a date night, explore together! You may be your brand but you are a person and someone’s partner.

Joint Calendars

If you’re too busy for the one you love then you have some serious changes to make. If you’re a busy body like me I strongly suggest joint…

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Rianna Patterson

TEDx Speaker, Personal Development Coach and Founder of Dominica Dementia Foundation. Support my work: http://buymeacoffee.com/riannapatterson