I’ve mulled over the idea of writing this post for years. I’m glad I waited. What once would’ve likely been an emotionally charged and chaotic decision now feels clear and grounded. The past 15 years have been a rollercoaster with a barely a lap belt for safety. I never could’ve imagined the success I’d experience back when I started this venture in 2010. But with the highs also come the lows. Like mas with any high, you have to deal with the low as well which for me came in the form of pressure to constantly produce, a career-shaped identity that felt impossible to shake, the fear of slowing down, and the unpredictable rhythm of freelance life.

I genuinely grateful for all of it. I wouldn’t trade it for anything (outside of an extremely large sum of tax-free money). BUT Today, I’m looking for a different pace of life, one that feels more connected, community oriented, and closer to my heart.

Lastly, my greatest fear is that this comes across as a “woe is me”, attention-grabbing post. I can promise you it is not. It’s simply a proper closure to a chapter of my life that meant a lot to me and a way to say thank you to all the folks who supported me along the way.