What happens when a dream has been fulfilled, and your heart begins calling you toward something new?

Today, I am writing these words to acknowledge the power of being unattached and open to flow… to allow for the untethered space required to pivot.

For the last six years, Crested Butte, Colorado, has been my second home. My husband, Ben, and I first fell in love with these mountains, the abundance of nature, and the small-town character back in 2018.

Shame can quietly shape the way we remember our past, especially the chapters that feel complicated, misunderstood, or hard to explain. In this personal reflection, I share how I began releasing shame tied to my early modeling career, honoring my younger self, and reclaiming self-worth through honesty, compassion, and self-acceptance.

I have felt a ashamed about this career chapter of my life… just two days ago I shared my shame with my mom, she was shocked and said she had no idea. My Mom didn’t know as I never was fully transparent about my feelings with anyone, including myself.