Becoming the best version of myself

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, feminine energy of my highest self. I’ve trained my mind to operate from an abundance mindset — to expect good things, to believe in aligned timing, and to trust that everything I want is on the way to me.

For the first time in my life, I’m in a season of being intentional. I’ve been reflecting on the kind of person I am becoming - stable, disciplined, and smart in every aspect of my life. I’ve spent time observing men who are in their provider energy, and that’s given me clarity about what I need in a partner. It’s also helped me realize the type of woman I want to be—a woman who is not only emotionally strong and resilient but also deeply connected to her feminine energy. A woman who can relax, trust others, and feel supported.

I’ve realized that whatever it is you want in life, you have to speak it out loud — you have to declare it. When you do, you begin to embody that version of yourself, and the world starts to respond to that energy. For me, I believe in God, and I trust that when I show up with intention and effort, He sees that I’m trying — and sends the right people and opportunities to guide and support me along the way. Words have power. Now, I am compelled to live up to the best and highest version of myself because that’s the promise I am making to myself of how I am showing up - calm, in my feminine energy, open to high quality friendships, skinny, polished and someone who has booth good judgment in business as well as a future wife and a future parent. It's about equanimity and deep in my heart believing in my feminine energy as a woman.

New York feels like my canvas right now, and I’m fully committed to showing up in the receiving mode—allowing life to gift me what I am looking for and trusting that I am always supported. As I walk this path, I remind myself that success is not a destination but a process—how I show up every day is what defines my success. I practice affirmations every morning, speaking my world into existence, reminding myself that I am smart, capable, and worthy of everything I desire. Even though I don't have a husband or children yet, I set this level for myself as a creator who embodies excellence, profound wisdom, and unconditional love.

For me, New York City is the perfect place for me to live up to my highest self, trusting that everything I need is already within me.

Takeaway:

If you’re in your 20s and feel called to take a leap — do it. Growth doesn’t come without risk. Whether it’s a new city, a new version of yourself, or a new standard you’re choosing — trust that the unknown has something beautiful waiting for you. You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to be willing to back yourself and move with intention.