From being a Mom to an entrepreneur changed my life forever by love and support! I loved my life as a mom but they do grow up and leave home. As someone who has had many trials and tribulations during that period; I never dreamed that I could be a business owner. Here after a brain surgery for Parkinson's I continue to prove that nothing will stand in my way of success but, not without the help of family and friends. I fell in love with planning travel several years ago and was something I only dreamed of getting into, though never actually pursuing the position I just continued doing it as side work. Then the opportunity fell into my lap in July of 2025. I was able to start my own business. It is not easy starting from the ground up but, I continue to work hard and persevere everyday with the help and support of the community and friends until I can achieve my own personal success. I love meeting new people and helping others that need help getting started and that is where my passion is to help strengthen the travel community by being supportive of my peers and them being supportive of me. I have learned that with the help of the community and new friends can prove that you can grow with help and not alone.

Throughout my career, I have always valued collaboration and connection. As my roles expanded and the work grew more complex, it became increasingly evident that support, partnership, and community were not just helpful but sources of strength. Leaning into mentorship, shared ownership, and diverse perspectives did not replace my instincts. It reinforced them. I saw how thoughtful partnership sharpened decisions, accelerated progress, and led to outcomes that were stronger and more sustainable. Community, especially through mentoring and coaching, further underscored how encouragement and shared effort unlock potential. Over time, I built strength not by carrying more alone, but by recognizing how collective capability expands what is possible. Embracing support did not change my independence. It multiplied my impact.

I realized that pretty early in my journey, within the first six months of starting my business, that partnerships, collaborations, and community support are necessary to grow and truly strengthen a company. In the beginning, I was carrying everything myself, trying to figure it all out independently. Like many women, I thought that doing it alone was a sign of strength, but I quickly learned that there's real power in connection. As I continued building, I saw how much more impactful my work became when I leaned into collaboration and surrounded myself with like-minded people who challenge me to think bigger and grow. Those relationships have helped refine my vision and push me through challenges that would have been much harder to navigate alone. I also make it a priority to stay actively involved in my community. The support we receive is incredible, and it truly plays a major role in keeping our business thriving. That mutual connection, giving back while being supported, has become a key part of both my personal journey and the growth of my company. I always tell fellow entrepreneurs to find their GRIND which is Growth, Resilience, Integrity, Niche and Determination.

I spent years believing that strong women were supposed to carry everything themselves including the workload, the emotions, the expectations, and the invisible weight no one else could see. It wasn't until cancer forced me to slow down that I realized how much strength there is in letting others show up for you. Accepting support didn't make me weaker; it made me more human, and it opened my eyes to how deeply we all need connection. That experience reshaped how I lead, because I began to understand that empathy and compassion aren't soft skills; they're the foundation of how people thrive. When I allowed others to care for me, I learned how to care for others with more intention, more presence, and more grace. I'm stronger now not because I carry everything, but because I finally understand the power of carrying things together.