If you give Courtney 5 minutes of your time, she will convince you to start a business. Trust me, I know from experience.

Courtney wastes no time getting to the heart of the matter - she cares so deeply for people that she has the ability to cut to the chase, clear away the cobwebs, and see someone for who they are (and in turn, help them see who they are - a talent worth its weight in gold). She reserves judgement and immediately has an understanding of people. Rather than jump to a conclusion, she relates.

It's this reason (among hundreds of others), that I consider myself lucky to call her a friend.

A couple years ago, during a rough time for me, she gave me a bracelet that says "FEARLESS." An awesome bracelet for sure, but it was more than a gift - it was a declaration of her belief in me. No matter how I was feeling about myself, she wanted me to know that she was supporting me.

She is truly fearless, truly beautiful, truly wonderful.

Court, I love you, and have a wonderful birthday! xoxo