We are, in many ways, a summation of our experiences, the people we encounter, and the company we choose to keep. The belief that one can rise above their circumstances is often rooted in exposure—exposure to better stories, higher standards, and lives lived with intention.

Love. It’s beautiful, confounding, and layered—woven into every form of human connection. Not merely the romantic kind, but the bonds that shape our lives: friendship, partnership, siblinghood, mentorship.