Practicing Gratitude in November with Aspire

November always nudges me toward gratitude. The sweaters come out, the coffee tastes a little warmer, and life slows down just enough to notice the good. This year, “the good” has a clear headline: I’ve been with Aspire for about two months now—and I’ve quietly, quickly fallen in love with the people here. Not in an over-the-top way, just that steady, peaceful kind of love you feel when you realize you’re exactly where you’re meant to be.

Starting somewhere new after an accident and a pause in my business could’ve felt wobbly. Instead, Aspire made it feel…possible. Hopeful, even. There wasn’t a single grand gesture—just a hundred small ones that add up:

• A door held open and a “how are you, really?”
• Brainstorm sessions that turn into action (and laughter).
• Teammates who share what’s working because they actually want you to win, too.

It’s rare to find a group of real estate pros who care as fiercely about their clients as they do about each other, but that’s the daily rhythm here. It’s baked into how we talk, plan, and show up.

If I had to sum up Aspire’s culture in one sentence, it would be this: we want what’s best for everyone in the room. Sometimes that means taking a little extra time to explain a process so a first-time buyer feels confident. Sometimes it means collaborating with another agent so our clients on both sides of a deal feel respected and heard. Sometimes it’s checking in on a teammate because life is life.

There’s a gentleness here that coexists with real hustle. We set high standards—and then we meet them together. That combination gave me the courage to start selling again. When your foundation is people who believe in you, getting back up stops feeling scary and starts feeling like the next right step.

Coming back to real estate after time away can feel like jumping into a fast river: new contracts, new tools, shifting market dynamics. What I expected to be a solo swim turned out to be a team sport. The encouragement I’ve received—from “you’ve got this” texts to hands-on help—has rebuilt my confidence in a way that feels sturdy, not flimsy.

And as I’ve eased back in, the best surprise has been how natural it feels to serve clients again. Listening carefully. Educating without overwhelming. Problem-solving with empathy. That’s the heartbeat of Aspire, and it’s the part of the work I love most.