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THROUGH A JOURNALIST'S LENS

- —Mercedes Lilienthal

Seeing Jessi shatter male-dominated glass ceilings boosted my confidence, which eventually led me to pursue my dreams as an off-road journalist and freelancer. I loved seeing Jessi, capturing her energy through the lens of my camera, but most importantl­y, belly laughing at the silly stories we’d share after a long day of racing or an off-road event. I had a long-time career as a commercial interior designer and project manager, but instead of locking myself in a mundane vanilla box of walls, I decided to change. I pushed my boundaries and charged into the unknown. Was I at risk of failure? Certainly. But finding inner strength that motivates, drives determinat­ion and inspires change can be the ultimate leap of faith to find true happiness.

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