You Are The Priority

Dear Bota, Congratulations!  I want to remind you of something you often forget: you don’t give yourself enough credit. You are kind, you are beautiful, you are intelligent, and at your core, you are a genuinely good person. Your story is incredible, and everything you need to create the life of your dreams is already within you. I know there are moments when you are hard on yourself — moments when setbacks feel heavy or when old hurts try to come back. But I want you to know this: you don’t have to carry any of that anymore. None of what hurt you in the past matters now. Anyone who ever said something unkind, anyone who didn’t see your worth — none of that defines you. What defines you is the way you keep showing up. You keep trying. You keep growing. You keep becoming better. And that is extraordinary. If I were your parent, I would be profoundly proud to have a daughter like you — someone who never gives up on love, on life, on friendships, on abundance, on becoming the best ver...

Why I Moved to New York City in My 20s — and Why You Should Take Calculated Risks Too There’s a wave of people trading New York City for Miami — chasing sun, space, and a new pace of life. But I’ve decided to do the opposite (at least for now) because for me this chapter is about growth and becoming the highest version of myself. As a business owner, entrepreneur, and a young woman, I am all about constantly evolving, becoming better on every level. Moving to New York City feels like a natural step in my journey.  I am a big believer in personal growth and pushing myself to be the best version of myself. I realized that for me to reach my highest potential, I need to focus on learning, developing, and stepping into my feminine energy. New York City, with all its opportunities unlocks this new side of me and provides the perfect backdrop for this kind of growth.  Even as I write this, I remind myself to focus on positive outcomes, sit with graceful posture, and embody the calm,...