They say it's too late. I say it's finally time.
I traded in stability for the unknown. I walked away from a stable career to explore something that had been longing deep inside me for years. Is it scary? YES. It took 43 years for me to finally acknowledge out loud and publicly that I needed to do this. That I needed to take the time to explore my art.
For years, I worked in children’s content, advertising, marketing, collaborating with brands, and running on a tightly packed schedule. On paper, it looked great. But inside, I felt disconnected from myself. Somewhere between motherhood, meetings, and milestone chasing, I had misplaced my joy.
I didn’t know exactly what would come next. But I knew this: I craved creativity. I missed play. I needed color. So I picked up a paintbrush. Then another. I started making what I call "feel-good art" - bold, colorful, joy-packed pieces that celebrate the magic moments of daily life.
Making a career pivot in your 40’s can feel terrifying. But it can also feel like coming home to yourself. Change doesn’t have to be scary, it can be exciting. When one door closes, another opens. And sometimes, the one that opens leads you straight back to who you’ve always been.
