I sit on a sofa overlooking the window at the Gaylord Resort in Maryland, just outside of Washington, D.C. through the glass, the Ferris wheel spins slowly all lit up in purple lights— a quiet reminder of how life is always in motion.

Last night, as the plane descended over the city, I was struck by the beauty below, I forgot how beautiful this city is. The Washington Monument and the White House gleamed like beacons of

light and hope. In that moment, I was reminded of freedom — the very heartbeat of this country.

We’re far from perfect. America has its challenges, but when I think about what our ancestors envisioned — a place where people could dream, build, and create — I can’t help but feel grateful. Grateful that I get to wake up each day and have the most amazing opportunities before me.

What Is the American Dream?

For me, it’s not about “doing it all.”

It’s about having the option to do it all if that is what I choose.

It’s about the freedom to learn, to change my mind, to love myself fully, and to stand firmly in my beliefs and values with grace and compassion.

My American Dream is confidence — not perfection. It’s peace that comes from knowing I can build a life with intention, joy, and purpose.

It’s watching my two sons grow into men who believe they can be and do anything they choose.

It’s owning a home that reflects my heart and having the means to make it happen. It’s having the blessing of owning a company to serve others.

The Real Dream

The dream isn’t about having everything figured out.

It’s about being — showing up with love, serving others, and living with a joyful heart.

It’s about learning from challenges, releasing what no longer serves me, and embracing growth with gratitude.

As I watch the American flag wave outside my window — swaying, bending, and dancing with the wind — I’m reminded that life does the same. As humans we get to sway, bend, flow and dance.

Challenges come. Opportunities come.

The question is: Do we let them pass us by, or do we move with them?

Just like the flag, we can flow with the wind — resilient, grounded, and free.

What’s Your Dream?

Maybe you’re not in America, but you still have a dream.

So ask yourself:

Who do you want to be?

How do you want to show up for yourself and for those you love?

What legacy do you want to leave behind?

What do you want people to say about you when you’re no longer here on this earth?

I’ve recently discovered that a lot of

people do not know how to dream.

They cannot imagine anything other than what they are. They have blocked out any hope of who and what they could be.

The truth is we can all dream, the difference is the ones who go after those dreams.

The ones who have hope and it overflows to everyone they meet.

That is part of my dream. The dream to

inspire others to believe in themselves, to have the confidence to go for it. Because no matter where you live or what you do — the truest dream is the freedom to be you.