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Well, folks, I’m back. Did ya'll miss me? It’s been a year. No, really—a whole circus of emotions, challenges, and, naturally, plot twists worthy of a Netflix docuseries. Side note: if we know anyone who could make that happen, send them my way!
Picture this: the year starts with $500 in my bank account, my beloved dog Noel fighting cancer, bouncing from place to place and facing housing insecurity, and me trying to keep my head above water with more side hustles than a shady pyramid scheme. It wasn’t exactly the Pinterest-perfect version of adulthood I’d imagined.
But hey, I’ve always loved a good underdog story—and I had no choice but to star in my own.
The Hustle
Fast forward a few months, and I was grinding harder than I ever had in my life, working six jobs at gyms, working my MC gigs, side gigs, side-side gigs, freelance work, and a dash of desperation—because nothing gets the hustle flowing like a borderline existential crisis. I was working like my life depended on it, because, well, it kind of did. I
was swimming in medical and credit card debt and was so sick of making payments that barely covered the interest payment every month. It was egregious. Every dollar was stretched thinner than my patience, but here’s the thing about hitting rock bottom: you discover just how high you can bounce.
There really was no place else to go than up.
Plot Twist—Teaching Again!
Just when I was on the verge of thinking, “This hustle might actually kill me,” fate (and a well-connected friend of a friend) threw me a curveball: a job offer. But not just any job. A well-paying, sanity-restoring job that finally gave me the sweet, sweet gift of a single paycheck. And here’s the kicker—I went back to teaching. I know, I swore I’d never go back to that classroom life, but this time it’s different. This time, I’m teaching corporate ESL to adults. And guess what? I love it.
Turns out, teaching adults who actually want to learn is a whole different ballgame than corralling kids who could not care less about being great and bettering themselves. Best part: no shit bag parents to tell me how awful I am each day. It truly is so peaceful.
It’s fulfilling, it’s fun, and dare I say it—I’m good at it. Who knew? This job ended the frantic hustle of juggling multiple jobs and gave me the stability I needed to thrive. Plus, it turns out working with grown-ups who actually wanna be there is a revelation.
Grief City, Population: Me
Noel, my wild, lovable, chaotic companion of years, lost her year-long battle with cancer just when I thought I was finally safe. Moving into my new place and finally feeling financially secure felt like a hard-won victory lap. But grief doesn’t care about timing, does it?
Losing Noel was like the universe handing me a reminder that all things come into and out of your life divinely, with grace and defintiely for a purpose. I know that she can into my life at a time when I needed her and we needed eachother. And I know she left giving all she had, leaving me with a bit of her fortitude, resilience and love of life so that I can take the reins from here. It's like she knew I was gonna be ok.
The Glow-Up
Somehow, through sheer willpower, a lot of coffee, the help of my incredible friends and what I’m convinced is divine intervention, I went from being borderline homeless to securing a place of my own, And let me tell you, walking into my own space for the first time after what felt like forever? Glorious, to moving through the grief and loss of my dog, all was one hell of a wild ride.
But the real beauty? I could breathe. I finally had the space—mentally, emotionally, and physically—to focus on what truly mattered. And that, my friends, is when I knew it was time to dust off the mic and bring back The Empowered Millennials podcast for its third season.
NOW: The Comeback
So here I am, thriving, solo, and gearing up for what’s about to be the most epic season yet of my podcast. I’ve got a guest list that is so incredible! From fellow millennials who’ve clawed their way up from adversity to unapologetic badasses who make their own rules—I’m bringing the heat, and then some.
This season is all about empowerment, because after a year like mine, let’s just say I’ve got a Ph.D. in resilience, and I’m ready to share the syllabus with you.
Let this be your reminder: no matter how low it gets, no matter how many times life throws a chair at you like a Real Housewife in a reunion special, you can rise. And when you do? Don’t just survive. Thrive.
Season 3 of The Empowered Millennials podcast is coming in hot TOMORROW, and I can’t wait for you to join me for the ride.
Thank you for your continued support! We got this and let's go be EPIC!
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