Sunday, November 23 — Miami

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Just scroll to my 3 takeaways and some photos 😍🫣

And tell me — how was your week?

Share one highlight in the comments.

People are the glue that makes life more beautiful, and if I haven’t heard from you in a while, send me a message — I’d truly love that. 💛

After a whirlwind across California, Nevada, and then diving straight into Give Miami Week, this weekend in Miami finally felt… cool, calm, restorative. A small exhale after so much motion.

And while I was traveling, life shifted at home too.

Our son got accepted to a new school while I was still in California, and we made the switch the very next morning.

We loved the previous one, we’re grateful for this new chapter — but doing it in real time?

Rock. And. Roll.

Life doesn’t wait. It moves — and somehow we learn to move with it.

California & Nevada — The Human Factor

If everything flowed so well out West, it’s because of the people.

Joshua Tree — a dream shoot in the desert.

Thank you, my sis Elias and Juliane.

Los Angeles — my sister and her family, always love.

Little Tom cheering me on while I missed every mini-basketball shot… then celebrating like crazy when I finally made one. That tiny moment reminded me:

we’re too hard on ourselves — joy is the real win.

Arthur making sure everything went smoothly for his mom’s birthday, my sis surrounded by her three men… and our sister time, gifted by our husbands — every second a blessing.

Las Vegas — my friend Sonya, who drove me from LA and took care of me so well. And Nivia, creating magic with Arts After Darks.

These people — this is what carries us.

Give Miami Week

Then straight into Give Miami.

We did it together:

$3,395 from 61 donors

(…62, actually, because one donor accidentally put my name and email — for a minute I thought I was losing my mind 😅)

Plus the $1,000 bonus!

And 12 of us waking up before sunrise for the 5K.

Now Thanksgiving is coming — a moment to slow down, breathe, and enjoy family.

And if you feel alone: don’t stay in silence. Call someone. There is always a heart ready for you.

Art Basel

Art Basel prep has started, and this year I honored my inner voice.

I withdrew from the fair we had planned with JDR Atelier back in July (they’ll still be in Spectrum, booth 903 — go support them ❤️ I have VIP tickets LMK if you want one). Two beautiful offers came my way since, and I turned them down too.

This year, I want to walk through Basel as a viewer — inspired, present.

But yes… I will still be present:

• through the Miami Shoe Museum, with the shoe I created for Celia Cruz’s centennial, and

• with a museum-style surprise for Unchained Mothering.

More soon. ✨

This Week’s Reminders

• People make the journey.

• Life moves fast — flow with it. Love and intention keep us grounded.

• Clarity opens doors. When it feels right, keep going. When it’s too much, honor yourself — you’re allowed to pause.

With love and light, always,

Jessica — aka Hopeje 🌟

Ps: yes the last 15 days had more than what I share here…. A last reminder for the day 💌 always know how to read between the lines! And keep contacts 🙌

PPS: oh I was exhausted but I did manage to head to the yoga joint for a class this week! That’s is so hard for me to do! Proud I did manage! Celebrate 🙌 the « small victories « they are bigger than you think! And yes I did eat too much chocolate 🍫 this week 🤣