There is something sacred about the quiet moments at the end of a year. The world slows down, and for a moment you can hear your own heart again. As I look back on 2025, I feel a deep sense of gratitude for every part of this year. The highs. The challenges. The breakthroughs. The lessons. It all shaped me into a more grounded and aligned version of myself. This year reminded me what leadership really means and how much beauty can be found in the process of growing.

This year shifted something deep in me, not because of numbers or milestones, but because of the women I get to lead. I stepped into Heritage Club at 54 excited, hopeful, and ready for a new chapter, but like everyone who starts fresh, I wondered if I could really do it again.