Do It, Anyway

As you can see from this small collage, I’ve done MANY things—most out of love and even some out of fear. The point is, I did it. From driving the boat to cutting my hair to finally walking away from a toxic relationship to entering new careers, I continue to change, grow, and transform.

In 2023, I decided to leave my job in the beauty industry and become a flight attendant for a regional airline. I’m sure you’re thinking, “What’s wrong with that?!” The job I left paid me a decent amount at the time, while I wouldn’t even be paid at all during flight training and much less after. My family and friends thought I was crazy, and even the ones who never criticized my decision thought it too, but I’d always wanted to be a flight attendant. I was extremely bored with the job I had and wanted a change. I took the leap despite the negative feedback. I felt scared out of my mind-and for many reasons. I went on to complete training then started traveling with the airline full-time. I had the pleasure to be the only flight attendant on board along with two pilots. I was responsible for 50 passengers, ensuring their safety, making the announcements, and providing their snack and beverage. It suited me so well and each time those aircraft doors would close it felt like “lights, camera, action”, and I’d suddenly feel like I was performing on stage. As someone who grew up performing (cheer, dance, and even wrestling), this stirred up something in me. Something very rewarding. The life of a flight attendant is unlike any other job one could ever have. It truly is fabulous. It takes a lot of getting used to but once you do-you’ll probably want to live in the sky. And in those hotels. During the second week of training, I almost dropped out and went home. Thoughts of me having made a bad decision kept me up at night. Fast forward, I had wonderful experiences throughout training, at the airport, in the sky, and I met lovely people. Eventually, I resigned from the airline and returned home for more reasons than one. I can now say that I experienced a dream of mine, I did it with some fear in my heart, but I did it and I am forever proud of myself.

Allow yourself to dream boldly and dare to reach every single one of them. Life can feel daunting- the unknown, the negative feedback, and the weary emotions. I know. Choose love instead, and even if fear arises within you, allow love to conquer. There is nothing you can’t do when you put your mind to it. There is nothing you can’t do when you choose to do it, especially from your heart space. I hope my journey inspires you to move past your doubts and self-limiting beliefs and step into your power.

With love,

H