A Bronx Tale

Where you’re from shapes you, whether you realize it or not. And for me? The Bronx gave me pride, grit, and an unshakable sense of self. In this episode, I’m peeling back the layers of my upbringing—the fast-paced energy, the unspoken rules, and the lessons I picked up along the way. From taking the train alone at 12 to learning that boundaries are everything, I’ll share how my hometown made me who I am.

Some lessons I’m keeping: the importance of standing firm, taking up space, and believing in the impossible. But I’m also leaving behind the pressure to always be “too cool” and the emotional distance that survival sometimes required.

I’m grateful for the audacity this city gave me, for the way it protected my mindset, and for the sense of magic that still runs through my veins. And if there’s one thing I want you to know, it’s this—boundaries and connection aren’t opposites. They are necessary for the greater good.

Let’s talk about it. 🎧✨