Hi, I’m Elle — a mother of three, dreamer-in-motion, and quiet but determined online business builder based in Southeast Asia.

From where I live, platforms like Stripe, PayPal, and even basic affiliate tools aren’t easily accessible. But instead of quitting, I’ve taken a different path — one built on free information, faith, and flexible systems. I have now managed to set up a U.S.-registered company, hire low-cost virtual assistants, and use powerful tools like ChatGPT to quietly build my ecommerce empire.

I don’t show my face. I don’t post flashy wins. I just build — calmly, intentionally, and in progress.

Most people don’t talk about what it’s like to build from “the outside.” Outside the US, things are very different. When your timezone is “off”. When you’re working between school drop-offs and nap times. When you don’t have $10k to invest — just a dream, a laptop, and an internet connection.

That’s why I created Our Dreams In Progress — to document what I’m learning, trying, and building, so maybe you can too.