October 3rd, 2023. Today I am officially a homeowner. I write this with tears in my eyes only because I can’t believe I get to write that sentence. Four years ago I made $36,000 a year and I was filled with anxiety every time I put gas in my car. I vividly remember crying to my dad with the fear that I would never be financially stable. I have worked relentlessly for this dream and today it’s my reality. I feel a lot of emotions circling around me, but one thing I’ve been mindful about doing is taking a step back, breathing and standing in this current moment. Closing on my house today encompasses the determination to start my own company. It’s the early mornings, late nights, hard work and pushing just a little bit further when I wanted to stop. I will fill this home with love, laughter, peace, safety and lots of glitter (naturally). If you ever walk in my door, know you are safe, loved and protected. May this home always be a reflection of who I am at the work it took to get here. Finally, a solo homeowner in the beautiful city of Nashville, TN. A city that opened up its arms to me. This city is special and the people who also call this city home have also equally captured my heart. I wouldn’t be here today without the help of a lot of people. That’s for sure. Papa J - my forever rock and confidant, my gentle and nurturing friends, my clients, my financial advisors & @oakstreetrealestategroup. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. How you pour into me never ceases to amaze me. I don't know what I did to deserve you all, but I'll hold onto each of you tightly and dearly. For all of you reading, may you always remember how important it is to go after your goals. Speak them out loud, say yes to fear and say no to what is no longer serving be easy, but it will be worth it. I'm so grateful to to live this life with all of you. It certainly has it's tough times, but it's beautiful, wild and kind too. Hold on to what you love and who you love. Go after it all. Feel it all. Do it all. To all my women out there, YES. YOU. CAN. YES. I. CAN. Repeat it, know it and live it. I'll be here to remind you too. Off to make my barbie dream house. Love ya. 💕