They said no, but I didn’t listen!

17 years ago I applied to various colleges in the US because I was told I needed a backup plan if my 1st choice failed. The truth is that I REALLY only wanted to go to the UCLA Herb Albert School Of Music.

When I received a rejection letter from UCLA, this is how I flipped the script: I immediately drove there, found a spot in the center of the school and sat on the grass overlooking Royce Concert Hall.

I closed my eyes and asked, is this my next step?

I instantly knew in my heart that it was!

I then talked to Dr Kessner, the head of the music department at the community college I was attending and learned about filing for an appeal.

I did everything she told me to do and I was staring at an acceptance letter a few weeks later.

Then the next step was: how do I pay for this?

I ASKED Dr. Kessner again and she said, “Well you could audition for a scholarship. Go down to the office now!” I listened and applied for as many music scholarships as I could find. I rehearsed my songs, and was ready to compete. For weeks, I stayed up as long as it took to complete. BOOM! I received a full-tuition scholarship to my dream college--all paid.

Wanna make the desires in your heart, reality? Start by saying YES to what is meant for you and never take no for an answer.

Your life will skyrocket when you believe that you deserve what you want and the solutions are there when you ask for help from the right people! You don’t have to know the how--just trust yourself and DO the work. Step by step. Day by day.

This week, Lucas and I had the most ahhmazing opportunity to speak at the Art Of Success Summit about how we took our company from fear to freedom and shared the stage with badass movers + shakers.

This week, I knew in my heart that I was meant to take the next step and work closely with a team of Superstars like no other whose motto is “JUST BELIEVE”. So I said YES again to my desire.

This week I was reminded of Dr. Kessner who believed in me, my voice and my dream.

What is your BIG, beautiful and bold dream for 2020?