Me

It’s been a while since I shared anything in-depth about my life, but I feel like now is the time. So much has been shifting for me—physically, mentally, and creatively. I’ve been stepping back, reevaluating, and figuring out what I truly want from this next chapter of my life. And honestly? It hasn’t been easy. But I’m here, still standing, still fighting for the life I deserve.

The Reality of Chronic Illness & Healing

For the past year, my main focus has been my health—both physical and mental. Managing the lasting effects of ovarian cancer, early menopause, lymphedema, osteoporosis, and chronic pain isn’t something I can ignore. It affects every part of my life, from my work to my daily routines to my mindset. I’ve spent so much time searching for doctors and treatments that could help me, only to realize there’s no perfect fix. There’s no single answer that will make everything better.

And that’s been a hard truth to accept.

Taking care of my body and mind will be a lifelong responsibility. It means constantly adapting, learning, and finding ways to manage the pain, the swelling, the fatigue, and the emotional toll of it all. Some days, I push through like nothing is wrong. Other days, I barely make it out of bed. But no matter what, I refuse to let my illnesses define me. I don’t want to be a victim of my health. I don’t want to sit in my pain and do nothing.

I want to grow. I want to heal. I want to be better.

So I’m doing what I can to take control. I’m working with specialists, adjusting my lifestyle, and figuring out what actually works for me. It’s a process, but I’m not giving up.

Reclaiming My Passion for Photography (On My Own Terms)

For years, I struggled with feeling unsupported in my photography business. I watched other creatives build thriving careers, lifted up by their communities, and I longed for that same support. I wanted people to see my work, to believe in it the way I did. And for a while, I let that longing drain me.

Then I had a realization: Why wait for support when I can create it myself?

That’s what led me to start something that has been on my heart for a long time—a women’s business support club. A space where female entrepreneurs can genuinely uplift each other. Right now, it’s small and personal, but the vision is BIG. I want to create a community where women don’t have to feel like they’re fighting alone.

At the same time, I’ve been reclaiming my love for photography. Social media made me feel like I had to market myself a certain way—fit into trends, pretend to be someone I’m not just to get engagement. And honestly? It drained me. I didn’t become a photographer to chase numbers. I started because I love capturing feeling. Because I love seeing someone light up when they see themselves through my lens.

So I’m done forcing it.

I’ll share my work the way I want to. No pressure. No pretending. Just me, doing what I love.