This week reminded me that building a dream in public is not always glamorous, but it is real. I made one sale at my first Rise + Rebel pop-up event. One. And somehow, I left happy. Not fake happy. Not “let me turn this into a motivational lesson because I’m supposed to be positive” happy. Actually happy. Because I realized something this week: I am no longer just dreaming about the thing. I am doing it. I am logging the merchandise, packing the car, setting up the booth, sta
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