I am honored to be a 2026 Woman of Impact for the American Heart Association. I accepted this nomination in memory of someone very special to me, my family, and our Aroma Joe's community-my business partner's wife, who passed away due to heart health issues. She left behind a loving husband and two beautiful daughters she adored. She was the heart of her family-planning gatherings, looking forward to travel, and cherishing every moment she could spend with her grandsons. Her loss is a constant reminder that heart disease doesn't discriminate and that women are too often taken far too soon.
As a business owner, leader, and mother of three daughters, women's health is not an abstract issue for me-it's deeply personal. Everything I do, from building businesses to mentoring leaders and investing in communities, is rooted in creating opportunity, strength, and longevity for women and families.
Heart disease remains the number one killer of women, yet many still don't recognize the risks, the symptoms, or the urgency. That's why this campaign matters. Through Go Red for Women, we focus on education, prevention, research, and advocacy-so women receive the care and attention they deserve, before it's too late.
Over the coming weeks, I'll be raising awareness and critical funds in support of this mission. I invite you to join my team or support this effort in honor or memory of someone meaningful to you-a survivor, someone currently navigating heart-related challenges, or a loved one. There is no required fundraising minimum; every level of involvement truly makes a difference.
The official campaign runs from February 6 through April 9, but building a strong, committed community early is how real impact is made.
Thank you for standing with me. Together, we can honor those who matter most and create lasting change for women's heart health.
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