07/15/2026
Okay, this is a long one. 🤍
Next month marks one year of taking the biggest leap of faith I’ve ever taken.
This business has stretched me in every possible way. It’s brought answered prayers, unexpected blessings, hard lessons, and moments where I’ve questioned everything.
But through it all, God has been faithful.
This summer has been slower expected. Since it’s our first summer, I honestly had no idea what to anticipate. During one of the hardest moments, someone told me they felt God wanted me to know this season wasn’t meant to discourage me—it was meant for growth, learning, and preparing me for what’s next. I needed that reminder more than they probably know.
Building a business from the ground up is hard. There are months where I’m scraping by, wondering if I’m doing enough. But I remind myself that if this business was going to fail, it would’ve failed in the first month. Instead, God keeps reminding me to keep growing.
I truly couldn’t have done any of this without my family.
John is the reason Mornin’ Nectar exists. He believed in me before I believed in myself. When I mentioned wanting to do this, he said, “If you want it, we’re doing it before you change your mind.” He pushed me to go all in because he believed I deserved to chase something I loved.
Jackie has been beside me through it all. We tag-team pop-ups, juggle the girls, throw ideas around, laugh through the chaos, and somehow make it work. She takes my product photos, helps with content, and keeps me going.
And Klayton, thank you for spending your days with the girls when they can’t come with us, making sure they’re loved and having the best time.
My family has sacrificed so much so I could chase this dream.
We went from serving about 30 drinks our first month to almost 900 drinks in a single month this year.
To everyone who has bought a drink, shared a post, recommended us, invited us to an event, or simply believed in me, thank you. Mornin’ Nectar wouldn’t be where it is without the Clayton community, our friends, our family, and every customer who has chosen us.
THANK YOU for letting me be a small part of your lives. Here’s to almost one year… and everything still to come. 🤍