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The 10 Decisions That Built My 30s (And the CEO I’m Becoming at 40)

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As I prepare to turn 40, I’m not just celebrating a birthday, I’m reviewing a decade.

This episode is a reflection on the 10 decisions that shaped my 30s — the bold ones, the painful ones, the unexpected ones — and how they built the operator, leader, and CEO I’m stepping into now.

Because your life isn’t built in one breakthrough moment.
It’s built in decisions.

Inside this episode, I share:

  • Why moving to NYC was the catalytic move that changed my standards
  • The power of getting promoted in corporate… and then walking away
  • The relationship I left — and what it taught me about self-trust
  • Betting on myself with Jajaja Management (and why quitting mattered)
  • Dating someone 7 years younger, getting engaged, and building a grounded marriage
  • Going full-time inside DBE and strengthening my Integrator muscle
  • Investing in masterminds, conferences, and solo trips
  • Starting the podcast — from DM’ing Diana to booking my first 3 guests

Let’s keep showing up.

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