As I sat at the red light today, a memory came to mind and suddenly, I was overcome with grief and pain. In that moment, I was reliving the hurtāthe things I wish I had changed, the things I wish I had controlled better. Grief has a way of showing up at the most unexpected times, reminding us of both our pain and our resilience.
Looking back, I realize Iām still actively grieving, yet Iām also thankful Iām no longer in that place. Two truths can exist at once: I can be grateful for where Iām going, while still mourning where I thought I would be.
Thatās when I had to shift my focus to a new memoryāa space filled with joy, love, peace, and patienceābecause thatās what I needed before, but wasnāt available.
Now what you seeā¦..Iām not just existing, Iām LIVINGātruly and actively focused on making every single day worth it. Doing and becoming who I truly desire to be, and walking daily as the woman God created me to be.
This is the journey. šš½
Truthfully, I didnāt start my business with a launch party or a loud announcement. I just started it quietly on my iPad.
It began as an outlet, a way to use skills I couldnāt fully tap into in my corporate role. I wasnāt marketing myself publicly to my fullest potential. I was simply doing the work. Sharing in casual conversation. Showing up when someone needed help.
More than once I heard, āOh, I didnāt know you did that.ā
And my response was simple. Itās what I already do every day. But I wanted to use those same skills to support fellow business owners like myself, with value and honor.
As an entrepreneur, I know firsthand how heavy it can be to wear all the hats, manage all the tasks, and still keep momentum moving forward. Itās harder than people make it look.
That experience is why Iām here. I know what it takes. And I use my professional background to build systems, structure, and support that allow my clients to scale and continue to win.
If youāre building something and feeling stretched, this is your sign. Read the article and letās talk about how I can support you. š¤
āØAnother updateā¦this used to be just a wall. Now itās a fully functional pantry. š„¹šŖš½ my lake house renovation- one small step at a time!
šAnimal print track pantsā¦.light, easy, and effortless! Add to cart >>> So many compliments!
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Who knew Iād unlock this chapter of lifeā¦where running shoes, races, and fitness accessories would scoot to the top of my hobby list lol.
Make sure to invest in running shoes, your feet/knees/hips/back will thank you! šš½
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āØRan my second 5K yesterday and didnāt stop once!! š„³šŖš½
That alone changed something in me. Iām proud and grateful for the strength, the discipline, and the endurance that has grown in the last year. Thanks to @burnbootcampsouthcobb for the constant push and to @simplyken for being by my side through every mile! New running partner unlocked! šš«±š½āš«²š¾
This race showed me I can go further than I thought⦠so next up, weāre stretching it.
Peachtree Road Race, here I come! š
Wayfair š let me find out I could furnish a whole house in one trip⦠From decor and everyday finds to full kitchen and bath setups in the back, they really brought the entire home experience into one space.
The DIYer in me was in heaven š¤
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Weāre just getting started! āØ
Still smiling thinking about Tuesday⦠š¤āØ
So beautiful to witness and celebrate a love this special. Truly one of a kind.
Congrats to the Surryās š„
#surryouslyinlove