In her powerful debut, Follow Your Dreams: Dare to Venture into the Unknown, Jane Roberts brings us a compelling narrative about the transformative power of chasing your dreams, even when the path ahead is shrouded in uncertainty.
Through the riveting journey of Kate, a woman who decides to abandon the familiar for a high-risk international career, Jane Roberts shows us what it really means to take a leap of faith and challenge our limitations.
What if the biggest step of your life comes when you least expect it?
When Kate got that unexpected job offer to set up and manage the sales and marketing in Vietnam, she didn’t hesitate. London comforts and all. She packed up her life in the UK in three weeks, grabbed her husband’s hand, and dove headfirst into chaos. No safety net. No plan. Just an impulsive urge and “let’s go.”
Chaos and confusion on arrival. That’s where real stories are born
Landing in Hanoi felt like entering another world. Blazing humidity, crowded streets, language she didn’t know. Met by army officers as soon as she set foot on Vietnamese land, they demanded that she teach them English. She turned it into community classes. Squeezed hope out of hardship. Did she win instant loyalty? No. But she made a difference.
Building a business amidst the chaos and learning that grit matters more than comfort. All the nightmare stuff. But Kate and Stuart pushed through.
They built the company by ‘old‑school’ hustle, determination, and hustle again. They ended up commanding 85 % of the market share, not because they looked polished, but because they worked hard.
Some Trips Take Tolls, Some Rip You from Within
Inside the bustle, something cracked. Stuart, overwhelmed, withdrew. Rumors, emotional distance, resentment, it seeped in quietly. With every contract they closed, the distance between them grew. Eventually, Kate realized some goals come at too high a price.
Broken Heart, a Stronger Self Emerges
She didn’t stay. She left Hanoi. Left the business. Went to Laos. Then Spain. New languages. Silent nights. She thought maybe dreams ended there. But then she met a clairvoyant, weird but honest, who told her that her destiny was still in Asia.
Dreams Don’t End, They Just Change Shape
Kate got multiple offers across Asia. Hong Kong, Singapore, and even India. She picked the one that made sense: herself first. Career. Identity. Freedom. She realized the dream wasn’t just about business or success. It was about owning her story.
This book isn’t a success story. It’s a compass for people brave enough to follow their own north. Following your dreams isn’t glamorous. It doesn’t always end with applause or big profit. Sometimes it ends with an empty apartment, an unknown future. But if you listen, if you feel that itch, it means it's time. This journey matters because of the struggle. The chaos. The rebuild. The growth.
Why You Should Read This Book
Because we all sit in “comfortable boxes.” safe jobs, predictable routines, stable lives. What if you dared to step out? What if you just tried? Follow Your Dreams reminds you that you don’t need perfect conditions. You just need guts. And one step.
About the Author
Jane Roberts is a seasoned globetrotter, entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for following one's dreams. With firsthand experience of building a business abroad and navigating cultural challenges, Jane Roberts draws from her own journey to inspire others to take bold steps toward their goals. Follow Your Dreams is her first book, and she hopes to empower readers to believe that they, too, can dare to venture into the unknown.
Contact and Availability
Follow Your Dreams: Dare to Venture into the Unknown is available at major bookstores and online retailers now. For Press Inquiries, Review Copies, or Author Interviews, Please Contact: The Empire Publishers UK
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