See, I got this dream job.

        The last time I wrote a blog was years ago. Back then, I was in survival mode—stuck in a relationship I needed to leave and a job that drained me. I won’t go into all the details, but I knew one thing: I had to create a different future for myself.

          So, I did.

          I started small, like laying brushstrokes on a canvas before the final painting takes shape. I envisioned a life where I had freedom—financially, emotionally, and creatively. I built a plan that would allow me to step away from the job that held me back, one that offered no flexibility to care for myself or my family.

          I imagined a career where I had more control, one where I could create, innovate, and own my work. But to make that happen, I had to leave. It was terrifying, but I took the leap. I became an independent contractor, and though fear lingered, the risk was worth it.

          On the other side of that decision, I found challenge, opportunity, and friendships I never expected.

          Were there setbacks? Absolutely. My first contract was tough and ended abruptly. But when one door closed, another opened—and on the other side of it was my dream job.

           My first assignment as a traveling specialty provider brought me to Tulsa, Oklahoma. Yes, where Tulsa King was filmed. My daughter and I even visited the Center of the Universe, one of the most fascinating places I’ve ever experienced. You stand in a small spot on the pavement, speak, and—somehow—people just a few feet away can’t hear you. Some things in life are unexplainable.

          Like courage.

          I can’t fully explain how I found the strength to step out on my own, but I did. And I’m so glad I did.

          This journey has changed me forever. I will discover new places, new friends, and new experiences.

          If you’ve watched Tulsa King, you know Stallone’s character was sent to Tulsa as punishment. But he turned it into his kingdom. The place meant to break him became his empire.

          Sometimes, life throws us into situations meant to destroy us. But when we dig deep, we don’t just survive—we transform.

I know, because I did.

MV