Last Thursday, I lost my little brother John B Smiley. As his big sister, this loss has hit me deeply. We were extremely close, and I had been looking out for him for the last 35 years. I believed in him and the ideas he carried. I was helping him step into entrepreneurship. I even took him to the Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute at ASU so he could get support, refine his ideas, and begin building a business of his own. This past week has been extremely hard for me and my family. I am grieving while also trying to keep building the life, business, and legacy. I believe strongly that - Life is precious. Our ideas matter. And that u can never allow anything to make u quit on your dreams. My mission is to help entrepreneurs create more freedom by using AI and funnels to build and grow their businesses. Right now, that mission means even more to me. Last month, I purchased my ticket to Funnel Hacking Live. Now, we are only one week away from Day 1 in Las Vegas. So, in the middle of grieving my little brother, supporting my family, and handling things I never expected to face, I am also preparing for one of the most impactful business events of the year. I will not pretend this journey is easy. But I am going to keep moving forward—one step, one day, and one decision at a time. I’m bringing you behind the scenes as I prepare for Funnel Hacking Live, travel to Las Vegas, learn from some of the best minds in funnels and marketing, and turn what I learn into simple action steps entrepreneurs can use. This journey is about more than attending an event. It is about honoring life by using the gifts, ideas, and opportunities we have while we still can. If you want behind-the-scenes access to my Journey to FHL—and the lessons, breakthroughs, and real moments along the way—type FHL in the comments. I’ll make sure you get access. ❤️ #BlackGirlsHackFunnels2