11/11/2025
Last night’s event was something special. I had the honor of providing the Selfie Station for the Family 1st Caregivers Employee Appreciation event — and this one hit close to home.
First off, shout out to the owner, Vanessa, for intentionally hiring all women-owned businesses to service this event, with three out of the four being women of color. That alone made my heart full. I was so happy to see my girls from Locked-On Balloons setting the atmosphere with their beautiful décor, and Paulene Jones absolutely came through with the catering. Everything was top tier.
What I didn’t know was that it was also a paint night. We, (yes, we) had to draw a name from a bowl and paint whoever’s name we picked — and when I tell you the results were hilarious, I mean tears-in-your-eyes funny. The laughter in that room was pure joy.
But the most meaningful part of the night was hearing the employees and client testimonies about Family 1st Caregivers. The love, the care, the trust — it was real. I didn’t realize just how impactful the agency has become and how deeply it’s appreciated in the community. I’m just so proud.
Congratulations to Vanessa on building something beautiful, purposeful, and truly needed. And thank you for letting me be part of such a genuine celebration.
Family first — always.💜
To learn more about Family 1st Caregivers, visit:
https://family1stcaregivers.org/