On Valentine’s Day, I had the incredible opportunity to speak on a panel with two other beautiful women about self-love and all of our experiences in life that have taught us valuable lessons.
I was asked to speak back in early January of 2026, but had known about the opportunity since last September-October-ish.
Ethan and I spent a good amount of time talking about potential questions that would be asked, and to be honest, I feel like I overprepared myself. At the same time, though, nothing can prepare you fully for what you are going to say or what others are going to ask! I wrote out notes, and even wrote on notecards, brought them with me, and was fully ready to read straight from them…
The day finally arrived, and the time had come for the opportunity to share my story. I didn’t need my cards whatsoever. I spoke from the heart, from knowledge, experience, and from the soul. It was nothing as I expected; it was so much better, so much more comfortable, light-hearted, and fun. The gals that I had the chance of meeting and getting to briefly know during that hour were and still are incredible. Their stories and their insights on so many topics really gave me a better view of the world, women, people, and myself.
I have recognized that I have a lot more to work on, but also recognizing that I am doing amazing where I am at in life. Sure, there is and will always be a need for improvement, but understanding that I am good, doing good, and working my booty off to be better each day shows that even the small efforts I am making make the differences worth it. I am different, I am changing, and I am still doing my best, even if it’s hard to see that.
I have come to have a greater appreciation and love for myself. I feel deeply connected to those two women in a way that I feel only they can understand now. Somehow, I feel more connected to myself, more connected to my marriage, and to my children as their mother. I am more connected to how I have grown and who I want to still become.
Here are a few clips of my story, if you want to listen to them. Thank you for reading, for listening, watching, and being my supporter(s). I love you and appreciate you! 🤍
McKenna Sanders
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