I've always been drawn to now problems—the ones that matter most in the present moment, whether they're illuminated through art, philanthropy, or entrepreneurship.

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After my final chapter in news writing and producing, I took some hard-earned time for myself and wrote the novel that had been living inside me for years. Eight full drafts later, it was finally ready to meet the world.

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When that season ended, I explored freelance creative work and genuinely loved it—but found myself spending more time searching for clients than doing the work I cared about. A trusted friend suggested real estate as a meaningful way to give back. I got licensed, gave it two full years across two brokerages, and though I found wonderful colleagues, something essential was always missing.

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What I kept returning to were the moments that had lit me up most: volunteering for causes I believed in, doing outreach, and helping secure resources for missions larger than myself. That's when it became clear. The most authentic way I can contribute my talents is through grant writing—advocating on paper for the people and organizations doing work that truly matters.

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That's where I am now. I want to leave the world just a little bit better than I found it. Few things are as important as educating our children—to put it in terms corporate types might relate to, it's like buying stock in a young company now, knowing it will be worth far, far more someday. It may even turn out to be priceless. Let's open some wallets.