Don’t you dare call me small. Not when I was made to wage war with my walk and set worlds in motion with my words.
Thank you for supporting me in this year’s competition. Your donations and participation will benefit National Breast Cancer Foundation® in their mission to provide help and inspire hope to those affected by breast cancer through early detection, education, and support services.
The best part of life after 40 is the clarity that comes with experience. I’ve spent decades learning, loving, failing forward, and finding my voice—and now I get to live from a place of confidence and self-assurance. Life after 40 feels like the reward for all those years of growth. It’s the realization that the best chapters are still unfolding and that I am walking in the wisdom and grace of everything that’s come before.
What makes me feel fabulous is standing firmly in my worth—knowing who I am, what I bring to the table, and no longer shrinking to fit anyone’s expectations. There’s a special kind of freedom that comes from self-acceptance, from knowing that validation is optional but self-love is essential. That’s when I feel radiant—when I am unapologetically myself.
With $40,000, I would first pay off my student loans—a symbol of my dedication to education and the pursuit of purpose. Then, I would take a real vacation, one without a laptop or itinerary, just space to breathe, rest, and celebrate how far I’ve come. I’ve spent years investing in my future; I’d love to take a moment to invest in my peace.
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