I chat with Zemrie Persons about her upcoming soft launch this August — a wildly creative Sims-based world inspired by the literature of Jane Austen. Think virtual ballrooms, complicated courtships, and reimagined regency drama, all brought to life through detailed builds and rich storytelling. It’s Austen, but with mods.

Catch a sneak peek and follow her journey over on YouTube at Hippo Panda Hippo — where classic fiction meets digital design

In this episode, I reflect on what it means to keep going even when you don’t feel ready. No script, no perfect plan — just a moment of honesty about exhaustion, pressure, and still finding the courage to keep moving.

Inspired by Barbie and that America Ferrera reminder: “You have to show up, even when you don’t feel ready.”

In this raw and real 7-minute solo, I speak as an AGR Soldier at a crossroads—working on my exit strategy, carrying the weight of service, and finally ready to move differently. I’m tired, but not broken. This episode is for anyone navigating transition, reclaiming their voice, and deciding that survival isn’t enough anymore. It’s time to move forward—with purpose.