Every election, a quiet protest emerges—those who abstain from voting, believing silence sends a message to a system they feel has failed them. While the disillusionment is understandable, abstaining is not just a surrender of influence—it is a denial of the sacrifices made by those who fought to secure this right.

A few years back, Kevin gave me a major reality check. He said, “I feel like people get the best of you all day, and I get whatever’s left over.” After picking my heart up off the floor, I knew I had to make some changes.

I’ve shared my origin story many times in many spaces, and now I want to illustrate the profound power of wrestling to embrace my personal intersectionality. My personal and professional journey are a testament to how diverse identities can be transformed into formidable sources of strength and success.

This blog is meant to reflect and share experiences - seminal, transformative, hilarious and formidable - that shape my complex view of the world. 

A little bit about me . . .