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This month marks a huge shift in my story.

I spent 20 years as a power user in the Salesforce ecosystem.

I carried the bag.

I trained teams on the ground.

I helped move the behind-the-scenes work that makes policy real in communities.

Now I am moving from user to builder.

I have been learning how to deploy on the Salesforce Agentforce platform.

Training is complete.

Hands-on build assignments are finished.

What remains now is the certification exam, then finding the right home for the next chapter of my career.

If making a transition in your career has been on your mind and tech sounds interesting, send me a message. I’m happy to share what I’ve found and cheer you on along the way.

If you want the fuller story, the IG Live replay is already up on my feed.

Mission complete.

Between my 45th and 46th birthday, I set an intention: complete my first mammogram and my first colonoscopy. Both done. Both clear. No polyps. No family history of colon cancer. Next colonoscopy recommended in 10 years — and that is the best sentence I have heard all week.

Honestly? The fear of both procedures was far bigger than the experiences themselves. What made the difference was my clinical teams. They took the time to make sure I understood what to expect, and they helped me figure out how to make the prep process work for my specific body and needs.

For anyone getting ready for their first colonoscopy prep, a few things that helped me:

Gatorade Glacier Freeze was the easiest to drink — I needed the zero sugar formula because of my gastric bypass history, and it was genuinely manageable. Scouts honor.

Lipton onion soup was an unexpected lifesaver. The smell somehow signals to your brain that food is happening. It helped quiet the hunger sensation in a way I was not expecting. Strain it through a tea strainer to stay in full alignment with clear liquid protocols.

If you have had bariatric surgery or any condition that might affect your prep process, talk to your team before your appointment. They helped me build a modified timeline to drink the solution, and that accommodation made all the difference between getting it done and giving up.

Your clinical team wants you to cross that finish line. Let them help you get there.

Preventive health screenings save lives. Colon cancer screening, mammogram, annual wellness visit — whatever is on your list, this is your sign.

Context is EVERYTHING! 💃🏾

I'm testing a theory.

In AI, the data you train on shapes the output.
In images, your inputs decide your aesthetic.
Generating new everyday looks is best built from everyday references instead of editorial perfection.

So I decided to run an experiment and booked a session

Simple to schedule.
Efficient and beautifully coordinated.
One hour.

Professional shots, phone b-roll, and full rights.
Exactly what I needed for my AI creative adventures.

Bonus joy.
Our host location, space, has that woman-owned build-your-business energy.

Quiet.
Supportive.
A space that feels like possibility.

My photographer was a true posing whisperer, and the set energy was steady and vibrant.

I'm already thinking of joining another session.
Atlanta.
Austin.
DC.
…more.

Stay tuned. I will share how things turn out once I finish building this latest model.