and walked the stage in something simple I’d sewn early on. I shared my story, my purpose—to design affordable fashion for those in need.I didn’t win first place,

but I did win the People’s Choice award—and something far more valuable: my voice.David finally stood up to his mother, and we walked out hand in hand, leaving her speechless. I had nothing left to prove.I wasn’t just enough—I was more than she ever imagined.