A little behind-the-scenes update — my ad will be featured in next month’s School Magazine, and I’m so excited to share it with you. This journey has been full of learning, growth, and new opportunities, and I’m grateful to be building something meaningful. @Heather Boers I’m so excited to feature Heather — the incredible owner of the Directory on Skool — in my latest ad. Her community is full of support, encouragement, and practical tools that help business owners grow and show up professionally.

I used to think confidence came first. Now I know confidence comes after consistency. For a long time, I believed confident people were just born that way.They seemed fearless, polished, and sure of themselves. But what I’ve learned — especially over the past few months — is that confidence isn’t magic. It is practice. It’s showing up again tomorrow. It’s trying one more time. Its doing the work even when things aren’t perfect. There were days when I felt unsure.Days when technology was confusing.Days when the electricity went out. But I kept going.And something surprising happened —the more consistent I became, the more confident I felt. Not because everything got easier,but because I got stronger. That’s the power of consistency. It quietly builds belief in yiurself. One action at a time. One day at a time. Here’s a simple way to build confidence starting today: Pick one small action and do it for the next three days. Not perfectly. Just consistently. It could be: * Posting once a day * Practicing a skill * Reaching out to one person * Learning something new Confidence doesn’t come from waiting. It comes from doing. ⸻ What’s one small action you can stay consistent with this week?

The electric company warned us the power would go out today — and it did.But my progress didn’t stop.I stayed mobile, stayed connected, and kept showing up anyway. Consistency isn’t about perfect conditions. Its about being ready when things change.

I’m excited (and honestly a little surprised) to share that I’ve been selected as a speaker at the AI-Driven Business Summit, happening June 15th–17th. This opportunity came from showing up, learning new skills, and staying committed to growing my photography business in new ways — especially using AI to help people look and feel their best. I’m still learning what this role will fully involve, but I’m honored to be part of a group of professionals who are exploring how technology and creativity can work together. More details to come — and thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way. Your support and encouragement are part of the reason I’m here today.

Beach Hopping with My Friend Consuelo—From Malibu to the Pier My friend Consuelo came to visit, so we decided to make a full day of it—beach hopping along the coast. We started at Zuma Beach, then headed to Leo Carrillo State Park, and later we’re making our way to Santa Monica Pier to walk the boardwalk and have dinner at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.. There’s nothing like the ocean, the fresh air, and the joy of sharing the day with a good friend—especially when dolphins show up along the way.