Everyone says they want growth. Almost no one wants the part that comes before it.

In this episode of Collab with Gab, I break down why change feels so uncomfortable, why things often fall apart right before they get better, and how growth usually starts with outgrowing people, places, routines, and even versions of yourself.

I share real stories from building and rebuilding my salon, losing people I loved, walking away from businesses, getting knocked down emotionally and physically, and learning the hard way that nothing thrives without attention, honesty, and presence.

We talk about why environment matters, why convenience sells, why being “good” isn’t enough in business anymore, and how repotting your life can feel messy, painful, and lonely before it finally starts to flourish.

If you feel stuck, burned out, disconnected, or like your life just doesn’t fit anymore, this episode is for you.

Growth isn’t pretty. But it’s worth it.

In this first episode of my new chapter, I’m opening up about everything — the good, the bad, and the stuff I’ve never really talked about before. This past year has been my rebirth year. I’ve rebuilt myself, my business, my mindset, and honestly my entire life.

I’m sharing how I went from dropping out of high school and raising kids at 18, to opening my first salon on pure faith, expanding, falling apart, surviving a divorce, moving over and over, navigating a double mastectomy, and finally getting real help in therapy.

I’m also talking about why I’m rebranding, what Collab With Gab actually is, and why this podcast is finally shifting away from dating drama and into something real, useful, and meaningful. If you’ve ever felt like you had to start over or figure your life out from scratch, you’ll get me.

This is the start of something new, and I’m ready for it.