I Designed a Shirt About the Fight Nobody Saw

Surviving was only the beginning. The hardest part came after.

In February 2025, I nearly lost my life to a pulmonary embolism. What followed was a physical and emotional battle that most people never saw.

Now, as I work to rebuild my clothing brand, Hard Work Always Wins®, I've created a shirt inspired by that experience. Every element of the design tells part of my story, from the hospital bed and heartbeat to the skeleton breaking free from its chains.

In this episode, I'm sharing the meaning behind my most personal design yet, taking you behind the scenes of relaunching the brand, and opening up about what rebuilding my life has really looked like.

This isn't a victory lap. I'm still figuring things out, still fighting, and still moving forward.

Thanks for being part of the journey.