I am starting over again. And saying that out loud at 42 years old hits differently than it did at 22, or even 32. Back then, starting over felt like reinvention. Now it feels like a reckoning. There is a quiet shame that comes with it. Not the kind that screams, but the kind that … Continue reading Begin Again
After two years of planning, saving, visualizing, and mapping every detail, I finally did it - I made it to Mexico. What I imagined would unfold one way, unfolded in a completely different direction. Not in a bad way. Not even in a good way. Just… different. The kind of different that reminds you that … Continue reading I Made It: The Journey That Changed Everything
At first glance, Mexico and Iran seem worlds apart — geographically, culturally, and politically. One is nestled in Latin America, vibrant with Spanish influence and bordered by the United States. The other sits at the heart of the Middle East, steeped in ancient Persian history and shaped by centuries of empires and revolutions. But dig … Continue reading Bridging Worlds: The Unlikely Similarities Between Mexico and Iran
Being a single mom is one of the toughest jobs in the world—no sick days, no backup, and often, not nearly enough cash to go around. You’re the chef, the chauffeur, the nurse, and the breadwinner—all rolled into one. Saving money might seem like a far-fetched luxury when you’re already stretched thin. But here’s the … Continue reading 💰 Surviving & Thriving: Why Saving Money as a Single Mom is a Game Changer
When the Hustle No Longer Heals There’s something sacred about reaching a point in life where you stop asking, “What can I get?” and start asking, “What do I want to feel?” As a 40-year-old single mom, fitness lover, digital entrepreneur, and someone who’s tasted the highs of hustle culture and the burnouts that follow, … Continue reading Why I’m Moving to Mexico: Reclaiming Peace, Purpose, and Presence
People look at me now and think I’ve always had this confidence. The lashes. The body. The presence. The way I walk into a room like I own it. But let me be clear — I didn’t wake up like this. I built this. Piece by piece. Rep by rep. Dollar by dollar. Confidence didn’t … Continue reading I Didn’t Wake Up Like This: How I Built My Confidence From the Ground Up
