03/10/2026
โจ Remodeling my shop has me in my feelings a little today.
Three years ago when I came home from prison, I had lost almost everything. Starting over wasnโt easy, but I made a promise to myself that I wouldnโt let my mistakes define me. Instead, I used them as fuel to go harder and move more strategically.
Piece by piece Iโve been rebuilding my life, my peace, and my businesses.
What makes this moment even more emotional is thinking about my bonus son. He was hands-on with everything I did in my shop. He helped me with so much, and I even trained him in lashes because he believed he was going to go viral one day and help grow my brand.
He was actually supposed to be a big part of this remodel project. Losing him is one of the reasons the grand opening has taken me a little longer than expected. I ended up having to hire someone to do some of the things he was planning on doing.
But I know he wouldโve wanted me to keep going and finish what we started.
Now the shop I moved into this January is getting its makeover, and Iโm planning a Grand Opening once everything is complete.
Moments like this remind me how far Iโve come and how important it is to keep going for the people who believed in you.
Your past doesnโt define youโฆ sometimes it just prepares you for the life youโre meant to build.
Itโs a Royal Life ๐
