Q and A with Aryel from Knoxville, Tennessee
“I didn’t leave nursing because I hated it—I left because I hated how much time it took from me...It’s okay to choose differently when your priorities change.”
Q: What are you passionate about?
A: I am passionate about helping women—especially mothers—understand that they don’t have to sacrifice their lives, their health, or their families to be considered successful.
For years, my dream was to become a labor & delivery nurse. I poured my heart into that work and truly loved supporting women through some of the most powerful and vulnerable moments of their lives.
Being part of birth stories was an honor, and caring for women will always be part of who I am.
But as meaningful as that work was, I realized that while I was helping other women bring life into the world, I was missing moments in my own home that I could never get back.
Being present with my children while still creating income became a new dream—one I didn’t even know was possible at the time.
Now, I’ve built a six-figure online high-ticket direct sales business from home—while staying present and intentional with my family.
Today, I teach and mentor women on how to start and scale their own high-ticket businesses, guiding them step-by-step toward real income, confidence, and sustainability.
I help women create freedom, flexibility, and financial security without abandoning themselves, their families, or the life they’re building.
Q: What were your younger years like?
A: I started working at a restaurant when I was just 14 years old. From that point on, work was a constant in my life.
I’ve worked my entire life—long hours, demanding schedules, always showing up, always pushing through. Responsibility and work ethic were ingrained in me early, and I wore that strength like a badge of honor.
For a long time, I believed that working nonstop was just “how life was.”
It wasn’t until recently that I truly paused and asked myself what life was actually about—and what I wanted my children to learn from watching me.
I didn’t want them to believe that exhaustion equals success or that missing life’s moments is the price of stability. Those realizations reshaped everything for me.
Q: What is something valuable you’d like others to know?
A: One of the most important things I’ve learned is that loving your career doesn’t mean it has to cost you your life.
I didn’t leave nursing because I hated it—I left because I hated how much time it took from me.
Time is the one thing you never get back, and no paycheck can replace missed moments with your children.
I want others to know that it’s okay to evolve.
It’s okay to choose differently when your priorities change.
And it’s okay to build a life that aligns with the season you’re in, not the one you’ve outgrown.
Q: What does feminism mean to you?
A: Feminism, to me, means freedom of choice without guilt or judgment.
It means women get to decide what success looks like in their own lives—whether that’s working in healthcare, building a business, raising children, or all of the above.
True empowerment is having the ability to pivot when something no longer serves your family or your well-being.
Feminism is honoring women’s intuition, ambition, and right to redefine their lives as they grow.
MORE ABOUT ARYEL: I don’t regret a single chapter of my life—especially nursing. Every season shaped me. But I refuse to believe that sacrifice and burnout are the ultimate goals. I want my children to grow up seeing a mother who chose presence, courage, and intentional living. I want them to know that hard work matters—but so does joy, freedom, and time together.
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