Joy Wasted with KB Dickey

Let’s just go ahead and say it: rebuilding sucks. It’s tiring. It’s frustrating. It messes with your head and your heart. But baby, if there’s one thing I know after nearly 20 years on this entrepreneurship rollercoaster—it’s worth it. Every. Single. Time.

I started this journey at 25 years old with big dreams, a strong work ethic, and the kind of vision that made people sit up straighter when I talked. I built something. Watched it grow. Got excited. Got let down. Watched it crumble. And you know what I did? I built it again. And again. And again.

Each time I had to start over, I lost something—people I thought were in it for the long haul, time I couldn’t get back, energy I could’ve poured somewhere else. I lost my focus. My drive. My dreams even went numb at one point. I got cloudy. Discouraged. Exhausted. But here’s what I never lost: my faith. My hope. My belief that I could rise up one more time.

And you might be asking: why didn’t you just quit?
Well, part of it is my faith—my belief in the divine promises over my life. But the other part? That was my identity talking. I knew I was made for more. I believed I deserved better. And I refused to let my family go without seeing what’s possible when you push through.

I believed in my becoming.

I am not who I was yesterday. Not even close. Every failure sculpted me. Sharpened me. Grew me. I didn’t feel like it at the time, trust me—I was tired of the lessons, okay? But that mustard seed-sized faith? It was still alive. Still germinating. Still waiting for me to believe again.

And here I am today—still standing. Not where I ultimately want to be, but far from where I used to be. And if you’re reading this, feeling like you’ve lost time or momentum, I want you to pause right now and count your faith file. What have you already overcome? What’s in your gratitude archive?

Let me tell you a little about mine…

• I have a trademarked brand.
• I own an LLC.
• I’ve got two online businesses.
• I’m a published author.
• I’m a successful blogger.
• I’m a leader, coach, mentor, and engineer.
• I’m a wife, a mom, a devoted daughter, a loyal friend.
• I’m a woman of God, standing in truth.

Listen. Rebuilding doesn’t mean starting from scratch. It means starting from experience. You’re wiser now. Stronger. More resilient than you were back when you thought everything had to go perfect the first time.

So if you’re in the thick of it—dusty, bruised, and wondering if it’s even worth it—hear me loud and clear: YES. IT. IS.
You’re not done. You’re not disqualified. You’re just rebuilding for what’s next.

And guess what? What’s coming is greater.

So let me ask you:
Who are you becoming?
Because that version of you? That one right around the corner? They’re already proud of how far you’ve come.

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Joy Junkie #RichAuntieSquad