In today’s episode, I’m sharing a personal reflection on how the rooms you sit in shape the life and business you build.

At 19, during Miss Universe, I was navigating a cancelled university degree, a scoliosis diagnosis, and the physical strain of running a lash business that was hurting my body. Through a pageant sponsor, I stepped into a contractor role applying protective film to luxury watches, which allowed me to earn more, work fewer hours, and ultimately get into rooms with high-net-worth individuals and elite collectors. From handling watches worth tens of thousands to a $6.5M Tiffany & Co x Nautilus collaboration piece, my proximity completely shifted my perspective.

In those rooms, I didn’t pitch - I listened. I asked better questions. I stayed curious. One of my favourites: “What advice would you give your 20-year-old self?” I saw firsthand how powerful value exchange, referrals, and real conversations are in business and car communities, and I also share my honest experience with networking dynamics — both the toxic and the transformative.

Let's talk about what it actually takes to expand your network: leaving your comfort zone, doing your research, approaching with respect instead of entitlement, and intentionally putting yourself in higher-level spaces.

In this episode:

✨ How proximity changes perspective
✨ What high-level rooms really look like
✨ The power of asking better questions
✨ Why entitlement blocks opportunity
✨ How to intentionally upgrade your circle

If you’re feeling stuck in the same environment, this episode will challenge you to evaluate your current circles, define the rooms you want to be in 12 months from now, and start moving - because opportunities tend to show up when you do.

I want to empower women in the beauty industry to create an impact, build an empire, and leave their legacy!

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