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LIFE GOALS!
Since 2007, I’ve poured my heart and soul into building and managing a restaurant with my husband. Together, we’ve navigated the highs and lows of the food industry, but always with the goal of creating something people could love and connect with. Beyond just serving great food, we strived to cultivate a place that could make a positive impact on our community in meaningful ways. In 2015, we welcomed our first child into our lives, and suddenly, my identity expanded in ways I hadn’t expected—into motherhood.

For the last decade, I’ve found myself caught between two worlds: the fast-paced, demanding restaurant industry and the responsibilities of raising a family. As a woman in a predominantly male field, I’ve fought to prove my place, to lead with strength, and to carve out a space for myself in a highly competitive environment.

The pressure I placed on myself to be everything to everyone often felt overwhelming. I gave everything I had to our restaurant and our family, but somewhere along the way, I neglected the creative spark that had always been a part of me.

With the turn of the new year, something shifted. I found the strength, courage, and permission to finally reclaim that part of myself that I had pushed aside for so long. I am reclaiming my creative side—and now, I am ready to take it to the next level. I’m pursuing my true passion to become a professional artist, with a vision that combines my two decades of leadership and business experience with my love for art and writing.

I intend to set course for a life that supports my creative growth and professional ambitions, to contribute to professional projects that are impactful and forward-thinking, while also embracing a healthier work-life balance to ensure that I continue to be a loving, supportive presence in my family’s life. I dare to believe we can have both.

Thank you for joining me on this adventure.