A Paddleboard Road Trip, a Fierce Fire, and the Women Who Inspire Me

It’s been a while since I’ve sat down to write a blog. Life has been a whirlwind lately—full of twists, turns, and transformative moments. While I’ll eventually catch everyone up on all the big things happening, today I want to share something close to my heart: I’m about to embark on an epic paddleboarding road trip to Oregon with my two oldest kids and one of my dearest friends.

Originally, this was supposed to be a simple Christmas gift—just a quick flight to the coast. But as the universe does, it threw a gem of a truck into my path, and suddenly the plan evolved into something bigger: an unforgettable road trip adventure. We’ll paddle in three different states, marvel at towering trees, sit by the ocean, eat good food, laugh until our stomachs hurt, and top it all off at a Post Malone concert.

This trip is so needed—for all of us.

I leave in just four days and my emotions are everywhere. Nervous. Excited. Grateful. I know it’s going to be a trip filled with laughter, tears, dancing, and some of the sweetest memories we’ll ever make. The last time the four of us road-tripped together was four years ago to Galveston, Texas. So yeah—We. Are. Ready.

But as I prepare for this adventure, there’s been another fire brewing in my soul. Over the last year, I’ve faced some of my biggest personal and professional challenges. I’ve poured into my own healing, leaned into my strengths, found my voice, and fought hard battles. And through that fight, something beautiful was born: a roaring fire of creativity and inspiration.

And let me tell you—

I. Have. Been. Creating.

What I’m building now has been inspired by the incredible women who’ve walked beside me—whether for a season or a lifetime. These women have shaped me, held space for me, taught me, loved me, and called me forward. Whether they realize it or not, they’ve helped me piece myself back together in ways I can’t fully explain.

This blog is a love letter to them—and to you.

I believe in sharing our knowledge, our struggles, and our stories. I believe in creating space where women can rise, celebrate each other, set boundaries, and be real. We need each other. We need to cheer each other on through the small wins and the big ones. We need to be brave enough to call out what doesn’t feel right. We need to talk through the hard stuff—because life is far too short not to.

To the women who have shown up for me, inspired me, and helped me become who I am today: thank you. You are warriors. You are divine.

And to anyone who feels called to walk this journey with me—through the healing, the creating, and the rising—know that you’re not alone. What I’m building is for you too.

Don’t ever forget how powerful you are.

Don’t ever forget how needed your light is.

YOU are DIVINE