One of the biggest challenges I have faced was learning how to establish and maintain healthy boundaries. Because I am naturally empathetic and I care deeply about the people I spend time with, I used to have a hard time protecting my own energy. I wanted to be everything for everyone. It took time to realize that I cannot pour from an empty cup. Learning to say no and learning to prioritize my own well-being was difficult but incredibly necessary. It actually made me much better at what I do. Now when I am with a client, I am fully present and genuinely energized rather than depleted.

I have learned that mistakes are just data. They show you what does not work so you can move toward what does. When I was younger, I used to be very hard on myself when things did not go perfectly. Now, I try to view mistakes with a lot more grace. I have learned that it is okay to not have everything figured out, and that vulnerability is actually a strength and not a weakness. The biggest lesson, though, is that you have to trust your gut. Almost every mistake I have made happened because I ignored my intuition. Now, I listen to it implicitly.

In a few years, I see myself having cultivated a very small and exclusive circle of regular clients. I want to spend my time with men who I have deep and ongoing connections with. I would love to be traveling more with them. Perhaps accompanying them on business trips or vacations where we can really enjoy each other’s company without the constraints of time. I also see myself continuing to invest in my own personal growth. That might mean learning a new language or deepening my knowledge of art and wine. At the end of the day, I see myself happy, balanced, and continuing to enjoy the beautiful life I am building.