As I look back on this year, one thing is clear—2024 wasn't just another year; it was the year. A turning point. A line in the sand. This year, I stopped playing small and leaned fully into my purpose.
I faced challenges head-on, such as balancing single parenthood, multiple businesses, and my mental health, and accepted the discomfort.
I uncovered parts of myself I didn't even know were there, and in doing so, I learned the value of resilience and the power of self-care.
The Healer in Me
This year, I finally put words to something I've known deep down for a long time: I'm a healer. Even writing that makes me cringe a little, as I still struggle with the “I am not good enough” belief from trauma.
Being a healer is about holding space for others when they can’t hold it for themselves.
Being a healer is turning your pain into purpose and using it to guide others through theirs.
Being a healer is knowing when to lead, when to listen, and when to let go.
Being a healer is offering light in the darkest moments without needing to fix or control.
Through sold-out retreats, providing Pastoral Care to inmates, being a Mental Health Advocate, and even holding space for strangers who needed someone to listen, I saw the transformative power of connection.
It's not just about being there; it's about truly listening, understanding, and empathizing. Vulnerability isn't weakness; it's courage. And that courage, when met with genuine connection, changes lives.
Creativity Meets Hustle
Mornings at 4 a.m.? Sacred. Gym. Coffee. Ideas firing. Those first sparks of creativity are where magic happens.
Between retreats, content creation, marketing for multiple businesses, coaching and writing for Well Now!—a Substack that's quickly become my passion project—I learned how to dance between structure and spontaneity. And I will admit that dance isn't always graceful, but it's worth it.
Challenges & Lessons
This year wasn't smooth sailing. I left the security and predictability of employment as the Executive Director of a thriving Non-Profit. Balancing single parenthood, multiple businesses, and my mental health stretched me in ways I didn't expect.
Burnout wasn't the fiery crash I thought it would be. It was quieter—a slow drift from joy. But every setback forced me to pause, recalibrate, and celebrate the little victories. On many days during my depression, just getting out of bed and hitting the gym at 5 a.m. felt like a triumph.
This year, I learned a valuable lesson: the importance of rest. It's not a reward for hard work but a necessity for maintaining balance and well-being. I learned to ask myself with radical honesty, “What do I really need right now?”
This question has given me a lot of insight, bringing me a sense of relief and freedom I have never experienced before.
Looking Ahead
2025 is on the horizon, and I've never felt more ready. This year was the foundation, but next year? It's about scaling, dreaming bigger, and stepping even more into who I'm meant to be.
If 2024 taught me anything, you don't need permission to live the life you want—you need the courage to start.
Thank you to everyone who's been part of this wild ride. Your support, encouragement, and shared experiences have been invaluable.
Time is our most precious resource, and I appreciate you giving me yours.
Much love and peace to you,
May 2025 fill you with blessings.
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