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What’s the best part of life after 40?

At 42, I’ve learned beauty isn’t found in youth, it’s revealed & nurtured over time. I’m a wife, mom of two wild boys, & a nurse injector finally living the dream I once only whispered about. Time softened my edges and strengthened my spine. I wear every year like art, brushed in resilience, then framed in gratitude. Over 40, I don’t chase beauty. I chase my dreams & my children with kindness, courage, & fire.

What makes you feel fabulous?

What makes me feel fabulous is living with gratitude, intention & purpose. I pour love into my family, my patients, my community & I give that same care to myself. Learning keeps me inspired, kindness keeps me strong, & laughter keeps me light. Sunscreen, water, movement, & love are my beauty rituals. Real beauty is gratitude in motion, & I feel the most radiant when I help others shine ✨

What would you do with $40,000?

I’d invest in advanced aesthetic education, because mastery & compassion grow through lifelong learning. The more I learn, the better care I give. I’d also rebuild what the derecho damaged in our home to give my family a fresh start. And if there’s magic left, I’d take my boys to sip butterbeer at Universal. Education, family, & joy, those are the things worth building a beautiful life around 💕