In this episode, I’m talking about why leaving your hometown could be one of the best decisions you ever make—even when you love where you’re from. I take y’all back to my senior year in 2012 in St. Francisville, Louisiana, when I was excited for the future but terrified to leave. I used to think moving away meant I was leaving pieces of me behind, but I’ve learned you can outgrow a place and still carry it with you. Home isn’t just a zip code—it lives in your memories, your traditions, your roots, and your heart. I share what it’s looked like for me to build “home moments” in LA: cooking my grandma’s recipes, decorating with Louisiana keepsakes, playing music that instantly transports me back, printing family photos, and being more intentional about calling and FaceTiming my grandparents. I also talk about the guilt that can come with distance, how growth reshapes your relationship with home, and why it’s okay if your hometown isn’t your whole identity anymore. This week’s affirmation is: “It is safe for me to outgrow what once felt familiar.”