I used to think balance meant juggling it all perfectly; work, relationships, wellness, ambition, without dropping a single ball. But over time, I’ve learned that kind of balance isn’t real. It’s pressure dressed up as productivity. And it’s exhausting. Now? Balance means something else to me. It means checking in with myself before I check every box on my to-do list. It means showing up to lead without losing sight of the version of me that still needs love, rest, joy, and