The number one question my family and friends ask me about investing is, “How did you become so confident in real estate and wealth-building?” And the answer always takes me back to my roots—sitting in my grand-uncle’s shop watching people drop off their rent, not knowing what it meant at the time, and then fast-forwarding to my teenage years when lenders would harass our family with foreclosure threats. Those experiences shaped me, pushed me to master financial literacy, and fueled my 25-year career turning struggling businesses into profitable, seven-figure operations. That’s why I’m excited to share this process—because I know what it feels like to fear instability, and I also know what it feels like to build security, wealth, and freedom through disciplined investing. When someone is on the fence, I tell them this: You can either watch life happen or decide to shape it. Investing is not about getting rich overnight—it’s about protecting your family from the storms you’ve already survived. My favorite part of this entire journey is seeing how knowledge creates power—how every investment becomes another layer of protection and possibility for my three daughters and the generations after them. If I were inviting my best friend to join this journey, I’d say: Walk with me. I’ve spent decades learning, leading, mentoring, and winning—not because everything was easy, but because I refused to repeat the cycle I grew up in. I’m building generational wealth with intention, and I want the people I care about to rise with me.