All In: What It Means to Bet on Yourself (Especially When Life Doesn’t Go As Planned)
Showing up as I am — bold glasses, stronger mindset, and a shirt that says it all: “Believe in Yourself.” Because going all in starts with you.
You ever hit a point in your life where you realize there’s no more halfway? That was me.
I’ve worn a lot of hats in my life — jazz vocalist, personal trainer, sales professional, MS support group leader, book creator, mom. Each time I shifted, it wasn’t random. It was me listening to that inner pull, even when life threw curveballs — like being diagnosed with MS.
And here’s the truth: I’ve learned the hard way that if I don’t go all in on myself, no one else will.
“All In” doesn’t mean I have it all figured out. It means I’m showing up fully — whether I’m in the gym working with what my body can do today, or creating a new product that speaks directly to people like me: warriors navigating chronic illness with grit and grace.
I’m not dipping a toe in anymore. I’m not waiting for the timing to be perfect, or for someone to hand me permission. I’m investing in my passion, in the people I want to serve, and in the message I know the world needs: that life with chronic illness is still life. A good one. A powerful one. One with joy, purpose, creativity — and yes, hard days too.
Right now, that means launching a new line of t-shirts and mugs with powerful, no-BS sayings that speak to our strength. It means designing for people like me — and like you — who want to wear our truth out loud and inspire others to keep showing up.
I don’t know where this exact path leads yet, but I know this: I’m not holding back. I’m all in.
So if you’re on the fence about your own next step — whether it’s starting something new, pivoting your passion, or simply showing up for yourself — here’s your reminder: you don’t need anyone’s permission but your own.
Ask yourself: What would it look like if you went all in on YOU?
