in 2021, i recorded a video diary saying i felt like a failure. today, i was named to the 2026 TIME100 creators list, recognizing the 100 most influential digital voices. im sharing both moments because the distance between them wasn’t one big break or a perfectly mapped-out plan. it was years of trying, changing direction, being embarrassed, getting torn down, starting again, and continuing to take my ideas seriously before i had any proof that anyone else would. to every girl who feels behind: keep believing you can build a life that matters and use it to make an impact. you have no idea how much can change in a few years. thank you, @time 🤍