08/24/2026
Sometimes another woman’s win can feel like a failure to you.
Especially if it’s something you really wanted.
I’ve known that feeling myself, especially in the oversaturated world of photography.
I always dreamed of being Annie Leibovitz. Shooting Vogue covers. Creating beautiful, authentic editorial work. Travelling. Making art on a really big stage.
But I chose to have a family and build a life in Saskatchewan instead.
And when I look at my values, which are freedom and relationships. That choice makes so much sense.
I had my kids young. I married my high school sweetheart. I built a business in my own community. And in a lot of ways, I chose a smaller life.
But smaller doesn’t mean less full.
My life has been incredibly full.
I’ve experienced so much growth, creativity, success and opportunity right here in my little corner of the world. And I’ve been deeply fulfilled by the choices I’ve made because, for the most part, they’ve aligned with what I actually value.
So if another woman’s win ever makes you question yourself, or wonder if maybe you’re not achieving enough, dreaming big enough, doing enough, take stock.
Come back to your values.
Ask yourself what you actually want your life to feel like.
And then make choices that move you toward that.
Because no one else can define a successful life for you.
And no one else will build it for you.
