Day 75 blog
- Jan 14
- 2 min read
There’s a quiet excitement sitting with me right now. One of the biggest deals of my life is officially finalizing on the 22nd, and it still feels surreal to say that out loud. This deal has been in the works for almost a full year, so the countdown feels steady and intentional, not rushed or anxious.
What makes this season even more meaningful is the people I get to do business with. I’m surrounded by strong, intelligent leaders. CEOs. VPs. People who see me for my knowledge, my experience, and the value I bring to the table. There’s no need to prove myself in those rooms. Respect is already there.
And that contrast has taught me a lot.
Because there are also people who try to find reasons to dismiss you. People who underestimate you or think they can use what you know without truly valuing you. The difference now is that I recognize it immediately, and I don’t entertain it. Growth brings discernment, and experience sharpens awareness.
At 29, owning seven businesses still feels wild to even write. Not in a boastful way, but in a grateful one. I know how fortunate I am to live this life, to build at this level, and to be trusted in rooms where real decisions are being made. I don’t take that lightly.
My network is one of my greatest blessings. It’s built on mutual respect, integrity, and long term vision. These are people who execute, who build, and who think beyond the moment. Being surrounded by that kind of energy changes everything.
As this deal comes together after nearly a year of work, I feel nothing but gratitude. Gratitude for the patience it required. Gratitude for the lessons along the way. Gratitude for the relationships that made it possible. I’m thankful for the clarity to know who belongs in my world and who doesn’t.
Above all, I give it all to God. Every opportunity. Every open door. Every connection. None of this happens by accident. I know how blessed I am to be living this life, and I move forward with humility, purpose, and trust.
The countdown is on. And I’m stepping into it grounded, grateful, and ready.
Signed, Paulina
I am so happy for you my friend; it’s exciting that something you’ve been working on for almost a year is now coming to fruition. There’s something that’s so satisfying regardless of what it is that when you put so much of yourself into it and everything comes together the way you hoped is satisfying beyond measure.
Throughout the time we’ve communicated you have always spoken with great clarity and insight, so it is no surprise that you would find comfort being around people that think at as high a level as you. Individuals as yourself need that connection to people that think on you level, people that think beyond today or even tomorrow. I hope this deal opens…