Tuesday Tales: Reality Check

Beth didn’t grow up with a silve spoon.

She grew up with grit, outside of Chicago.

School wasn’t easy for Beth. ADHD made sure of that.

But instead of letting it define her, she learned to use it like a hidden engine instead of a handicap.

Beth worked her way through college. No shortcuts. No safety net. Just persistence.

Today, she underwrites commercial real estate loans, succeeding in a competitive world that demands… and rewards… precision, judgment, and calm under pressure.

But that’s only half the story.

At night, Beth bakes. Beautiful, joyful, treats. Even the most analytical minds need a creative outlet.

What drives her isn’t ego. It’s people.

A Marine brother who showed her what discipline looks like.

A driven partner who pushes her forward.

A younger sibling who’s wide-eyed and watching.

A mother she wants to make proud.

And somewhere along the way, Beth did something that once felt impossible.

She became a homeowner.

Not because it was easy but because she refused to believe her beginnings had to limit her future.

One day she plans to become an investor herself.

Not just to build wealth but to build a life.

To build Love. Legacy. Ownership.

That’s what the reality of quiet determination looks like.

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Every challenge holds the beginning of your origin story.

If you want help turning yours into something you can use, clearly and confidently, in interviews, bios, or pitches, I’m happy to help.

That’s the heart of You Own Your Origin Story (YOYOS): recognizing the power already present in your experience.

You own your origin story. Message me if I can help you claim it and build your superpower portfolio.

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