Living It From Both Sides
Mother's Day hits different when you're living it from both sides.
I get to celebrate the most incredible woman — my mom, my original role model, the one who showed me what love, hard work, strength, and kindness really look like in action.
And then I look at my two boys, and everything clicks. The reason I show up every single day. The reason I push harder, dream bigger, and refuse to quit. I want them to see in me what I've always seen in her — someone who never stopped giving, never stopped growing, and never stopped showing up!
Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing moms out there! 🌸
The Privilege of Being Someone's Whole World
Mother's Day, to me, is a reminder of what a privilege it is to be a mom — to be someone's entire world.
If anyone asked me about the most beautiful part of my life, it's simple: my boys.
We like to keep the day meaningful and unplugged. We'll go to church, then spend time together — usually a picnic at the park, tossing a ball around, laughing, and just being present in the small moments. One of my favorite memories is when my oldest took his first steps to me at church on Mother's Day. It's something I'll never forget.
We don't focus on gifts — just homemade cards and what matters most: time together and being fully present with one another. 🌸
Golden Ticket — April 2026
Each month we recognize an Empire team member who embodies our values — nominated by their peers.
Huge congratulations to T, Morgan, Katie, Sam, Taylor, and Tariq for competing at Miami HYROX — an incredible showing from the Empire crew!
A look back at DRITRI — captured moments from the day.
Some "Did You Knows" from across the Empire — coming soon from these four!
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