I asked a room of women to release perfectionism, trust their voices, and step into their power before they felt completely ready. Then I realized I was being asked to do exactly the same thing. A reflection on 8/8, clothing as self-expression, the messy practice of becoming, and why showing up matters more than getting it perfect.
Building Rise + Rebel Shop has reminded me what it feels like to be new again. This reflection explores vulnerability, shame, entrepreneurship, visibility, and what it means to fall in love with the process while building a brand in real time.
Some rooms stretch you. Some rooms shrink you. And some rooms simply aren’t yours anymore. This reflection, inspired by my conversation with Carol Reid, explores identity, alignment, and knowing where you truly belong.
A growing collection of thoughtful letters on business, identity, creativity, commercial real estate, authorship, and the work of building a life that feels true.
