A New Year, Fresh Starts, and Living Proud

As we welcome a new year, I want to share a quote that has always meant a lot to me and that is taped up to a shelf in our office as a reminder.

"I hope you live a life that you’re proud of, and if you find that you’re not, I hope you have the strength to start over." — F. Scott Fitzgerald

This has always been something I’ve kept close to my heart. Life is short, and we’re not promised tomorrow. That truth has shaped how I live, reminding me of the importance of courage—the courage to make changes, to go after what I want, and to create a life that feels meaningful and true. No matter how hard that may be.

If 2024 was a good year for you, I hope you carry that momentum forward and continue pursuing the things that make you proud. But if the past year brought challenges or left you feeling stuck, I want to remind you that it’s never too late to re-evaluate or start over again if that's what is needed. Every single day is a chance to ask questions, reflect, and pivot if necessary...to dream a new dream and to take bold or baby steps toward the life you want.

This new year, I hope you take advantage of the time you’ve been given—to go after what lights you up, let go of what no longer serves you, and live with intention. Life is too short to live any other way.

Here’s to a 2025 filled with courage, hope, and possibility.