The End of an Era, the Start of Something New, and Creating a Foundation

Free to wear sunscreen & the farmers market

Lately, it feels like so many people in my life are standing at the edge of something new.
The end of an era — in relationships, careers, or simply a season of life — and the beginning of a chapter that’s calling them to create something of their own.

Fitting, maybe, as summer is coming to a close.

Last year, I stood in that exact place when I launched Ancora Creative. Building something from scratch was equal parts thrilling and terrifying, but I learned quickly: the foundation you build for yourself — mentally, physically, and socially — shapes everything that follows.

Here’s what that foundation looked like for me (and what I’d recommend to anyone ready for their own “new chapter” moment).