09/15/2024
The Best Day with My Best Girls đź’– Supporting a Cause Close to My Heart
I love every woman in this photo. It’s true what they say—you’re a reflection of the people you surround yourself with. I’m lucky this is my tribe. (IG would only let me tag 20 people and I couldn’t exclude any of you!)
Each year, my gals come together to support a cause that means the world to me: women’s empowerment. I’ve been encouraged to share why this cause is so special to me, so here’s a brief blip of my story...
I was born in 1991 to a 17-year-old single mother. Still in high school, my mom juggled her studies with a job at our local Roses (iykyk), and did everything she could to provide for me. But hard work alone wasn’t always enough. Between abusive relationships and raising my younger brother, we were fortunate to receive assistance and income-based housing. Those times weren’t easy, and looking back, I know an organization like could have been life-changing for my mom and our family.
Fresh Start doesn’t just empower women; they change entire families. Majority of women who walk through the doors are single mothers. By helping mothers build better futures through legal support, financial coaching, and career development, they break cycles of hardship. When moms are given the tools to succeed, their children thrive too. A mother’s success impacts not just her own life, but her children’s opportunities and outlook for generations to come.
It means everything to have my people by my side, supporting something so close to my heart.