Sammy Robinson on Taking Risks, Burning Out and Backing Yourself

She built a brand from nothing at 22 with no financial backing and an industry full of doubt... and fully backed her self anyway. This kind of confidence is inspirational, so turn the volume up for this one!

In this episode of The Balance Theory, Erika sits down with Sammy Robinson, founder of One Mile and content creator of over a decade, to unpack what it actually takes to build something on your own when the people around you are unsure. This is not a masterclass on starting a fashion brand. It is the honest story of what confidence, risk and burnout look like behind a business that looks like it has it all together.

If you have ever caught yourself thinking:

"Am I crazy for wanting to do this differently"

"Everyone around me is being realistic but it feels wrong to me"

"I don't want to let the people who rely on me down"

Then this episode is for you. In this conversation, Erika and Sammy cover:

• Why Sammy backed herself at 22 with no financial backing and no one telling her it was a good idea

• The real reason she chose to build a brand instead of buying property in her early twenties

• What it actually felt like to be underestimated as a young founder

• Why she believes staying a little delusional is necessary when you are building something from nothing

• The moment she realised she had completely burnt herself out running the brand and the social side at once