02/17/2026
There’s something about being in South Africa that feels freeing.
Not just because of the views.
Not just because of the ocean.
But because I stepped out anyway.
I boarded the flight.
I invested in the experience.
I said yes to new rooms, new conversations, new people.
And if I’m honest, there was fear.
Fear of leaving work.
Fear of the unknown.
Fear of wondering if this was too much.
But freedom lives on the other side of that.
Being here, connecting with other professionals, laughing, thinking deeply, sharing ideas, it reminds me that experiences expand you in ways money sitting in an account never could.
You don’t grow by staying safe.
You grow by stepping out, even when your voice shakes.
Right now, I feel expanded.