Last week, I did something the version of me 10 years ago would never have believed possible.
I drove my kids over 3 hours to celebrate their dad’s 50th birthday — happily and gladly! 🤍
It was his 50th, and he’d planned a big family get-together at Blackberry Mountain, a luxury resort in the Smoky Mountains. He asked if I could bring them up on Wednesday so he could go a little earlier, and I said sure, I’d make it a planned trip to also visit my parents in NC. But I told him, if I’m driving them up, I’m staying the night — because there’s no way I’m missing out on the chance to hike, eat great food, and soak in the views.
So I brought the kids up, we hung out a little, I took them to dinner, popped in for breakfast the next morning, and even hung out at the pool before I left — giving them a “normal parent” moment that so many kids of divorced parents don’t get to have.
Ten years ago, fresh off the divorce, I never would have thought we’d be here. Now, I’m proud of the way we’re able to make new memories with the kids together.
Why do I tell you this? Because being a divorced mom is a part of my identity that’s shaped how I lead, parent, and even build my business. But when it comes to building your personal brand as an agent, there’s a fine line between vulnerability and oversharing.
The reason I can share this now?
Because it’s a cool scar. ✨
We all have them.
They tell a story — but the point is, they’re healed. They’re safe to touch. They might even make you proud.
What cool scars do you have that could help connect with your ideal client, inspire them, and build your brand in a way that’s authentic and in the service of others?
— Lacey
