Sokkha’s days in Phnom Penh were a blur of steam, caffeine, and constant worry. Between running her small coffee shop and caring for her elderly father, a stroke survivor, there was never enough time. Every month was a race against mounting debt and caring for her family’s needs
“The constant stress and fear often left me overwhelmed,” Sokkha admits.
The change didn’t start with a new espresso machine or a cash injection. It started with a Facebook post and a decision to learn. After enrolling in Mentors International’s business classes, Sokkha began to treat her passion like a professional enterprise. She moved past “guessing” her profits and mastered accounting records and cash flow management.
By understanding exactly where her money was going, she found the margin to start saving. That discipline didn’t just pay off the debt; it gave her the confidence to grow. Today, Sokkha has opened a second branch of her coffee shop and hired additional staff. The fear is gone, replaced by a plan. Best of all? Her success has inspired her husband to join the next advanced business class alongside her.
