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— Aileen Cruz

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What 2025 Taught Me and How I’m Carrying It Forward

As 2025 comes to a close, I’m reflecting on a year that held both loss and growth, heartbreak and joy. This year shaped me in ways I never expected, and as I look ahead, I’m choosing to move forward with intention, gratitude, and clarity for what’s next.

A Gentle Reminder This Holiday Season

The holiday season has a way of arriving all at once. With it comes joy, but also pressure to do more and be more. This year, I’m choosing something different. Slowing down, being present, and remembering that rest is not something we earn, but something we deserve. This season is a gentle reminder to reconnect…

Graduated and Grateful: Reflecting on My MBA Journey

This weekend I walked across the stage and closed one of the most meaningful chapters of my life. My MBA journey stretched me, shaped me, and taught me more about myself than I ever expected. Now, as I step into a new chapter, I feel grateful, grounded, and ready for what comes next.

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