I’m fundraising because I’m working to build something of my own — a business that will support me through college and help me grow into the future I’m working toward. I’m currently a full-time college student, which means I don’t have the income I need to launch the journal and creative brand I’ve been developing. Instead of waiting for the “right time,” I want to take responsibility for my future and start building it now.

This business is my way of investing in myself. The funds I raise will go directly toward creating my first full product line — handmade journals, themed boxes, pens, trinkets, packaging, and the website needed to bring everything to life. It will allow me to finally launch something I’ve been dreaming about for years, something meaningful and built with care.

My long-term goal is to become a special education elementary teacher, and creating this business gives me a foundation of stability as I work toward that career. It’s a step toward financial independence, creative expression, and a future where I can support myself while doing the work I love.

Supporting this fundraiser means supporting my vision, my future, and the start of something I hope will grow beyond me. Thank you for believing in what I’m trying to build.