Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Pamela Foster. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Pamela, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. We’d love to have you retell us the story behind how you came up with the idea for your business, I think our audience would really enjoy hearing the backstory.

I am a Registered Nurse by profession and an advocate and helper by nature. The idea for my business emerged after I was unexpectedly separated from a corporate position in 2019, ending a 25-year career with one company. At 53 years old, I found myself at a crossroads, reevaluating what I wanted the next chapter of my life to look like.

The experience taught me the importance of being where I am valued and doing work that brings me joy. During the pandemic, I had the opportunity to slow down, reflect, and consider how my skills could best serve others. While exploring possible career paths, a coach who knew me well pointed out that I was exceptionally good at “organizing chaos.” That observation resonated deeply because throughout my nursing and corporate careers, I had consistently been the person who could navigate complex situations, solve problems, and bring order to challenging processes.

At the same time, a family member’s business was growing rapidly and needed support. I also observed many friends and family members who were entrepreneurs struggling to keep up with the countless operational tasks required to run a successful business. It became clear that many business owners simply do not have the time, bandwidth, or desire to manage everything themselves.

I realized I could combine my business operations and problem-solving experience to help entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and busy professionals succeed. What excited me most was knowing that I could use my strengths to remove obstacles, create systems, and help others focus on growing their businesses while doing work that I genuinely enjoy.

Pamela, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

As a Registered Nurse, I had already made one major career pivot—from caring for patients in a clinical setting to supporting the business operations of a large corporation. Through that experience, I realized that my greatest strengths were not only problem-solving and managing complex processes, but also caring for people. I decided to combine those strengths in a new way by supporting entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and busy professionals.

As I began working with business owners, I quickly recognized a common challenge. Countless operational and administrative tasks keep a business running, but many entrepreneurs simply do not have the time, desire, or expertise to handle them. In fact, when I ask clients what they need help with, the response is often the same: “All three—I don’t have time to do it, I don’t know how to do it, and I don’t want to do it.”

That realization confirmed there was a real need for the services I provide. What sets my business apart is not just task completion, but persistence and follow-through. My clients particularly value my ability to navigate complicated processes, manage multiple stakeholders, and patiently work through the red tape often involved with vendors, contractors, and local and state agencies. Whether it takes extensive research, repeated follow-up calls, or coordinating across several parties, I stay engaged until the issue is resolved.

What excites me most is being able to remove obstacles that prevent business owners from focusing on growth. By handling the tasks they cannot, should not, or do not want to manage themselves, I help them reclaim their time, reduce stress, and move their businesses forward.

We often hear about learning lessons – but just as important is unlearning lessons. Have you ever had to unlearn a lesson?

One of the biggest lessons I had to unlearn was the belief that you only need to tell someone something once. I used to think that if a commitment was important, people would put it on their calendar, manage their time, and follow through without reminders.

That mindset came from my own habits. I’ve always been dependable—I put important commitments on my calendar, show up when I say I will, and do what I say I’m going to do. Because that came naturally to me, I assumed it worked the same way for everyone else.

Then I started working with entrepreneurs. I quickly realized that many visionaries are juggling countless priorities and carrying most of the responsibility for their businesses themselves. Their minds are constantly moving from one idea, project, or problem to the next. I learned that reminders aren’t a sign of disorganization; they’re a practical tool for managing an overwhelming number of competing demands.

The lesson became even more personal when I became an entrepreneur myself. Suddenly, I was managing my own life and business while supporting the businesses of multiple clients. Recently, I’ve even missed a couple of commitments because I was so busy that I overlooked the reminder emails.
The lesson I unlearned is that people don’t fail to follow through because they don’t care. Often, they’re simply carrying a lot. Today, I build reminders, follow-ups, and systems into my work because I’ve learned that everyone—even the organized people—needs support sometimes.

Have you ever had to pivot?

One of the most significant pivots in my life was transitioning from a 25-year corporate career to entrepreneurship. At age 53, I was unexpectedly forced out of a position I had held for most of my professional life. My initial plan was to find a similar role with another employer and continue in the same industry.

However, during that transition, I took time to reflect on what truly brought me fulfillment. I realized that while I was good at corporate work, what I enjoyed most was helping people, solving problems, advocating for others, and supporting their growth and success.

That realization led me to rethink my career path entirely. Rather than returning to the corporate world, I decided to build a business that combined my professional experience, problem-solving abilities, and natural inclination to serve others. That pivot ultimately led me to entrepreneurship, where I now help business owners and professionals navigate challenges, create solutions, and achieve their goals.

What initially felt like a setback became the opportunity to create a career that is more aligned with my strengths, values, and purpose.

To this, I’ll add- don’t be afraid to pivot! And, even if you are afraid, do it anyway! And most importantly to those who are over 50- it’s not too late to pivot !! There is a brand new business, career, and life waiting for you!

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.buyusometime.com/
• Instagram: @buyusometime
• Facebook: Buyusometime

Image Credits

Image credits:
Pamela Foster, BuyU Some Time, LLC is photographed with her client’s

Rashida Henry, Knows No Face, LLC
Bakir Scott, Zoe’s Caterers, LLC
Lauryns Garden, LLC
Lauren Cambridge, Yoga and Wellness Professional