"A year ago, before Women & Co., my business - and honestly, my sense of purpose looked very different. I had zero weddings or events booked, barely a website to represent my brand, and I was navigating a season of life where I felt uncertain about my direction and passions. I knew I had a dream, but I didn’t yet have the momentum, confidence, or opportunity to fully step into it.
Receiving the 2025 Women & Co. Grant changed it all.
Because of the women who believed in me, I was given not only financial support but something even more powerful - validation, encouragement, and a renewed sense of life.
In the year since receiving the grant, I have captured 14 weddings and events and currently have 8 for 2026. What once felt like a distant dream has now become a thriving and fulfilling reality. Beyond the bookings and business growth, I have experienced personal growth in ways I never could have imagined. I have found confidence, clarity, and a deep passion for the work I get to do and the people I get to serve.
This past year has been transformational, and I truly credit so much of that transformation to the Women & Co. To every woman who supported me, encouraged me, and believed in me - thank you. Your support did more than help a small business; it helped shape a life and a future that now feels full of purpose and possibility."