FLM: What 3 personal goals would you like to achieve over the next 5 years and looking back what advice would you now give to a very young Danielle?
DF: My 3 personal goals would be accomplishing the Transformation Academy for WYFF; bringing a safe and productive space to kids and families on the south side of Chicago. Relaunching my rebrand of 828 Lifestyle, all products curated by Matt and I for the entire family and home. Finally, moving things out of the way to be present with my children and Matt over anything.
Advice that I would give young Danielle would be to love yourself and others well and to not give anyone else power over you. Your purpose on this earth exceeds any of your expectations and do not allow anyone else and their own things to slow you down. Also, you are more than enough. So many people will try and question or scrutinize everything about you. Let them and just continue to carry your light. One of my best friends told me how she has always pictured me allowing people to do their own thing while I mind my business and jump on my imaginary trampoline. Lean into that and stay on your trampoline girl!