Today I'm in Miami, preparing full karate mom mode as my son competes in his second karate nationals. 6 months ago I was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer after a tumor growing in my spine broke my back. I lost 15lbs, all my leg muscles atrophied, I had to learn to walk again.
I don't know what's worse, my friend in California who just posted a video of themselves at the gas pump at $7.28/gallon or the friend driving back to LA from Palm Springs in a Tesla with 2 kids under 5 who had to wait 3 hours at a charging station to charge up her car. 🥴
Rick literally saved my life on 9/11. Had he not insisted we evacuate even when the building security said otherwise, I would have still been on the 65th floor of 2WTC when it was hit.
The 9/11 story that I cannot forget belongs to Rick Rescorla
the definition of competence and bravery in the face of fire, his life book-ended by two moment going above and beyond answering the call of duty
and finally giving his life so that others would live
(1/16)
@isabelunraveled
@NicoleBehnam
You don't really become comfortable in your skin until your 30s but by then society tells you you're past your prime. Don't listen, I felt like life improved immensely after 30. When you get older it's true that you still feel like you're young, which is weird bc you're also told
I just was informed that the great love of my life, the man who I have loved since I was 19 years old, my everything. Died in his sleep last night at the age of 46. I cannot process this.
@officialDannyT
@77cyko
This is amazing. My brother's journey was rough & none of us (including him) thought he'd make it to 30. He's now 41, a great dad, hard worker & the best Uncle to his mini me. Sobriety is a life long battle but there are success stories. I'm so glad my brother is one of them!
I realize this is a very difficult time for everyone on FinTwit but I was just let go from my job today. I’m in shock. I don’t know how to digest this.
@tishray
My mom gets up with my dad every morning and she cooks dinner most nights. My dad in turn does most of the housecleaning (he’s total OCD), takes her out for date night every Friday & surprises her with roses often. 43 years and they ADORE each other.
#CoupleGoals
@AndreaKatSTL
Women who tear down other women for sport are disgusting. Certainly not something to aspire to. Bullying is a bad look, Hannah clearly has more class than her haters ever could.
This is 44...
I debated posting this. I was at an event last week & my dear friend Constantine was my personal glam squad & photographed every look for his portfolio. This was my favorite look by far! Today I turn 44 & I refuse to act my age. Sorry not sorry.
@EWoodhouse7
Setting aside the politics and the divisiveness of this issue. Why is the mom sitting there maskless while the son wears his mask? If I really wanted to make this point I'd be consistent in the application of it.
@EWoodhouse7
I'm angry. I normally keep this to myself. Two under 13 yo family members had issues with myocardis after receiving the 2nd dose & 5+ have only been approved for just over a month. I'm not against vaccination especially if it made a real difference but that hasn't been the case.
Welp it is officially the time where I have to shut off the tv and avoid pretty much everything to avoid the 20 year anniversary stories. For those who don't know, I was in 2WTC on 9/11. Here is my story:
Exactly one year ago today I was laid off from my job for the 4th time in 2 years. I fell into the depths of depression that lasted months. Tonight I was named a 2023 Rising Star by
@RIAIntel
, there are no words to express how grateful I am for the journey that led me here.
Congratulations to our CEO
@shanas621
for receiving the
@RIAIntel
2023 Rising Star Award at tonight's ceremony in Boston! We are so proud of this recognition of Shana & the work she is doing to support RIAs in growing their business through alternative investments!
I'm saddened to announce that today is my last day as CIO of Spotlight Asset Group. It has been an honor & a privilege to represent a firm with such integrity. I do not know what the future will hold for me but I will be forever grateful for the opportunity I was given.
I'm excited to announce that I have joined the team at
@SWPConnect
as Chief Market Strategist. I'm so excited to be part of such an amazing firm & looking forward to getting started soon. Keep 👀 out for me this week on
@FoxBusiness
!
I have to be honest. I’m really struggling mentally here & there seems to be no end in sight. What are people doing to deal with the mental toll of all this?
And the results of the PET Scan are in:
Bad News: I have radiation pneumonitis which is why I've been having breathing issues. BUT it's very common, not life threatening, just annoying and should start to improve after 2 days years post radiation.
Good News: NO EVIDENCE OF
So it is with great excitement that I finally share this amazing news with my
#FinTwit
tribe! I cannot begin to tell you how much all your messages & support have meant to me. This would not have happened without you!
@bigeliw
@Phil_Lewis_
@MrRJNKNS
In the article it explains that the meter was not being read by the water company and the previous owner paid all the bills they were sent. This is due to the city getting access AFTER the fact, so there was never any lien and the title was clean at closing. This is 🤬
Dad Update: I spoke to my dad this morning and he said he feels like an entirely new person. No more breathing issues, he woke up this morning at 5:30am full of energy (something he hasn't had in years). Who knew clearing a few blocked arteries could make him good as new!
Thank you
@CVPayne
for the shout out! Can't hide my age any more...so let's celebrate life over 40 and hopefully win that $40K! Oh, and Happy Birthday Mom!!!
Yesterday I did the unthinkable. I drove 985 miles from Chicago to Worcester with a 5 year old and a dog without stopping for anything more than food & bathroom breaks! It took 14 hours but these two were rock stars!
Tomorrow I will be out of commission for most of the day, I'm having a procedure done to (hopefully) resolve my occipital neuralgia. I could use a few prayers if you wouldn't mind sending them my way. Thank you!
@RampCapitalLLC
1. Kids need socialization and school, without it they are miserable.
2. Those willing to challenge those who are fearful and emotional are brave.
3. The vast majority of people don't understand statistics, probability and risk assessment.
The last few years have been incredibly trying personally & professionally. I have learned that struggles only defeat you if you let them. Failure does not define you, it’s how you handle it that matters!
Oh no big deal just me on a billboard in Times Square... very cool
@Nasdaq
@exchangeETF
to be featuring photos of the event on the NASDAQ billboard in Times Square!
The amazing power of
#fintwit
Grateful for all of you & for
@CitywireUSA
for putting a spotlight (pun intended) on how this amazing opportunity came to be!
Today was wild, honestly it’s been a minute since I’ve had anyone question my credentials & my integrity. Being a women in this industry has its challenges, but we continue to push forward because there is no trail to follow if not for the trailblazers!
I’m not even going to pretend 42 doesn’t feel old, but a photographer friend of mine sent me this surprise birthday picture we shot earlier this year & I guess if this is 42, it’s not THAT bad!
I just want to say thank you to everyone who called, text, messaged me over the last 5 days. It's hard to describe what this man meant to me without sounding like a sappy romance novel. Our connection was indescribable and endured 26 years and LOTS of drama. I have lost a piece
I remember the day about 2 years ago that I discovered the FinTwit community, I felt like I had discovered a buried treasure. Since that moment this community has changed my life. The connections and friendships I have made here are amazing. I feel like I found my people!
I lost 20 followers in the last 30m, apparently defending short investors is appalling. New followers please note, I’m not afraid to say things that might make you uncomfortable. It’s just who I am 🤷🏻♀️
Just like to remind myself every now & then that for a short period of time I was 100lbs heavier than I am today. This is what I looked like the day I took Gabe home from the hospital. Even if it was only a brief moment, this is just a reminder that pregnancy is rough....
If you grew up in the 80s there is a reasonably good chance your mom took you to Sears Portrait Studio for annual Christmas Pictures that were given to all the relatives as gifts & were kept in your dad’s wallet as the precursor to the smart phone photos app.
I just want to point out again this was a post about irony not some opinion on Teslas. I have no background on what caused the 3 hours issue, I’m assuming it’s a confluence of events. Screaming toddlers have a way of making 30 minutes feel like 30 days.
Procedure complete, can't stand yet because my blood pressure keeps dropping out but hopefully will be ok to stand in the next 30 minutes or so. I've already blacked out twice. This better have worked.
So while I was in studio shooting my new headshots, I was asked to also shoot a few things for a jewelry designer,
@sarashalanyc
this is how it turned out. Gorgeous jewelry!
In April I received word that I had was 1 of 4 women chosen to receive the
@AlphaChiOmegaHQ
Real Strong Woman Distinction 2021 Award. I still don't know who nominated me, but whoever you are I am so humbled and grateful that you thought I was worthy of such a tremendous honor.
Just got a message on LinkedIn, an FA from a BD asking me if I have time for call. He knows that I must be very confused by all the market uncertainties and how they will impact my portfolio, so he’s here to help me.🤦🏻♀️ I hate LinkedIn.
Weak economic data and the continued rise of the delta variant has affected the overall psyche of the consumer & is keeping them in big tech names that are safe. Take a listen to more of my thoughts today with
@CVPayne
on
@FoxBusiness
.
@SpotlightWealth
Waiting to hear back from my mom on how my dad's surgery went (he went into the OR 2.5 hours ago. Surgery always takes a long time bc he's got so much muscle. Also hoping for some good personal news this afternoon so keep those prayers coming! ❤️❤️❤️
I'm having back surgery Wednesday and I'm a little anxious. I've never had surgery before & I've never been under general anesthesia. If anyone has any advice on preparing/recovering I'd appreciate. If you are the praying type please say one for me. I would greatly appreciate it.
Heading back to Chicago! I can't begin to tell you how much it meant to me to be here.
#Excell2021
, my
#fintwit
tribe, have reminded me that I am valued & supported. With these incredible people in my life I cannot lose. I leave Vegas today with a full heart.
@NickMordo
@donie
The l in alerts is actually a Capital I, this is a very common tactic used by impersonator accounts. The whole point of verification was to confirm the account really was the person/entity they claimed.
So Gabe attends an after school program and this half of the year I signed him up for Chess Class. He complained but when I was 10 my parents made me take chess at summer camp and I'm glad they did.
Just a quick update surgery went well Wednesday. Yesterday was a really really rough day. Today I'm not so much in pain, I'm just stiff. They had to rebuild my spine. T6-T12 fusion. It's going to be a 6-12 month recovery. We still don't know what caused this to happen. Waiting on
You Guys!!!! I just found out I'm a finalist in this year’s
@RIAIntel
Awards! I've been recognized in the Rising Star category as 1 of 10 individuals who represent the future of
#wealthmanagement
.
Today Gabriel's class completed their Biography unit "Gathering of the Greats". To mark the conclusion each student chose a "Great" to represent at the "Facts Museum". Gabe chose Abe Lincoln. He took it very seriously, even wrote out the opening of the Gettysburg Address!
This was a Black Friday purchase/ Christmas gift to myself. This year has been so full of ups and downs, this is a reminder to keep my health, both mental & physical, a priority.
Celebrated surviving the worst year of my life with an absolutely incredible 2 day celebration in Las Vegas with the 2 women that helped me through it all.
@Brittany_Mason
@ShawnaOhm
I will never be able to properly express my gratitude to you both. ❤️❤️