By the time 2020 was coming to a close, I had found myself in a state of reclaiming my personal power while also feeling immense burnout. What I didn’t realize was that once I had cracked everything open, using my voice, speaking with more courage, and building inner strength on an entirely new level was, in turn, I was also ready to burn it all down (insert the Tower card from the Tarot deck here in the story).

It meant burning down the past layers and letting the old foundation crumble so that I could build anew. By mid-2021, I left the fashion industry after 10+ years, lighting a metaphorical match to my career, setting it ablaze and setting myself free in the process. What unfolded after that decision changed the trajectory of my journey. It was a solid two years of recovering from burnout, unpacking trauma, and discovering who this new version of me was evolving into. Walking away may sound easy or hard to some, and you’d both be right. When you are ready for change, it’s easy to know that it’s time, but the unknown is a terrifying place for the mind. This is where not only the work that was cultivated during 2020 supported this process but all the years leading up to that moment.