This Is Where I Begin (Again)

Hi, I’m Mislene — but here, I’m just MJ.

For years, I followed the script. Got the degrees. Chased the titles. Smiled on cue. But underneath the polished version of me was someone quietly wondering: Is this it?

Eventually, I realized the answer wasn’t out there. It was in the messy middle — in the “unfiltered” moments. The breakdowns. The breakthroughs. The detours that weren’t part of the plan but turned out to be the real story.

So this blog? It’s not about perfection. It’s about becoming.

Here, I’ll be sharing what I’m learning — about self-worth, starting over, building dreams from scratch, and finding joy in the unexpected. Whether it’s reflections, travel stories, healing moments, or lessons from my entrepreneurial journey, it’s all coming from a real place.

Because we don’t need more polished highlight reels.
We need real voices.
We need each other.

If you’re figuring it out too, welcome. You’re in the right place.

Let’s grow and learn together — at our own pace and in our own way.