In this inspiring episode of FETE: From Employee to Entrepreneur, host Katy Berrill sits down with award-winning accountant and co-founder of Beansprout, Helen Christopher. Helen shares her journey from a traditional corporate career, including nearly two decades in senior roles, to launching her own purpose-led accounting practice designed to empower business owners through clarity, strategy, and mentorship. Helen opens up about navigating imposter syndrome, redefining success, and how her passion for helping people understand their numbers became the foundation for a thriving business. Together, Katy and Helen discuss the importance of timing, systems that scale, building in flexibility, and how staying true to your values (and vision) can fuel sustainable growth. If you're dreaming of stepping away from the 9–5 but not sure where to start, this episode is full of honest insights, practical takeaways, and encouragement to make your move, when the time is right for you.