Courage got me here, love keeps me here. I have so much more life to live, but I hope when my head is silver and I am no longer, I will have fully poured all of my love out for the world to share. I hope when I am remembered, I am remembered for the joy. I am so grateful to be at a point in my life where I am driven solely by love. Not fear. Not hate. Not compounded traumas. Love. I have had to pivot into a new life, a new form; truly a Phoenix rising, and I am happy to report: I am stronger and wiser (also sexier...hehe). Thank you to every sweet soul I've encountered thus far. From the Uber driver and his family, to my talented and brilliant friends (old and new), to the people who may not understand it, but reciprocate love nonetheless - THANK YOU. To be a boss Mother of 3, serving my community, and creating beautiful, purposeful safe spaces founded on new ideas and systems has been an honor and a pleasure. xxML // PS - We will be opening Emelda in Whitechapel, London this August and I cannot wait for you all to come!