Looking Back, Moving Forward

We’ve all heard about the dangers of living in the past and how dwelling on yesterday can blur our ability to see what’s ahead of us. I do not doubt the validity of that logic. However, my approach is very different when tackling my day-to-day life. For me remembering both the good and bad from my past helped shape my future decisions and ultimately, happiness. I am so grateful to all my wonderful mentors that worked hard on their masterpiece creating the honest and creative person that I am today. None of it could have been done without their strong guidance, tough love, lessons in life, and lots of laughter. Many mistakes were made, but they taught me to learn from each of them to improve and become better. They also taught me how to create loyalty with my professional team and work together as one. My partner of many years gave me the nickname of Tubbs because of my resilience and courage to make a difference like Harriet Tubman, my she-ro.

In the beginning, it felt like I was walking on a cloud, feeling very confused, not knowing where I was going. They taught me to feel secure and develop self-esteem. It was never easy to say how proud I was of my accomplishments, or to stand tall and walk with my head held high. They influenced me to never stop learning and building my skills and to never leave anyone behind.