For the last 17 years I’ve been in the insurance industry and have wanted out for 16 of them, lol. It’s a demanding, stressful field but pays well which kept me stuck in it. I consider myself a visual creative person, I love writing, creating and designing things. I started a greeting card company some years back and designed a t-shirt but my biggest passion is interior design.

I took a few classes about 8 years ago in interior design but did not know how to make a career out of it. I became a homeowner a few years after and decided to put my skills to work on my own home. I still have some rooms to tackle but the rooms that I’ve done, I must say I’m proud of. Through therapy my therapist has given me the courage to go for a career in interior design. I must admit, I’m excited about taking the steps but it scares me. I’ve heard the saying if your dreams don’t scare you you’re not dreaming big enough. Well, my dream must be big enough because some days I feel paralyzing as I move forward.

I follow a lot of designers on social media that inspire me. Recently I saw an event that was happening near honoring some of my favorite designers. I signed up to attend but day of I started having imposter syndrome and tried talking myself out of going. I purposely decided to go to the event by myself to force myself to mingle with others. I’m a little bit of an introvert on top of feeling like an imposter placed a lot of doubt in my mind. During that day I was watching YouTube and it suggested a video for me to watch, which was of an interior designer telling her story of how she got her start. It was all faith based which gave me the courage to attend the event.

The event dress attire was dress to impress. Now you don’t have to tell me twice as I love fashion and my closet over flows with clothes. Who knew that what I was wearing would open up a lot of conversations with the guests attending the event. I walked away with a few connections and proud of myself for pushing pass my fears. The host of the event spoke about a conference that she is holding to teach the business aspects of interior design. I signed up to attend the conference.

I’ve begin to feel that this is something God led. When I started therapy I was in a bad place mentally and did not expect to get out of it a push to work towards something I love. The YouTube video popping up from a podcast I never heard of before was a push that led me to the event that would led me to the conference. My current career has taught me the parts of a home, what’s needed to rebuild it, connections with contractors and how to work with them. I have talent and I’m not an imposter, I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me. So here’s me standing tall, believing in myself and going for it!!!