June Recap: A Full Life, On Purpose
I keep coming back to one thought when I think about June:
I showed up.
Not just for one version of myself, either. I showed up for my family. I showed up for my businesses. I showed up for my community. And somewhere in between all of that, I tried my best to show up for myself too.
June stretched me in every direction, and somehow, it all came together.
Back to My Roots
A lot of people don’t know I was actually born in Louisville, Kentucky.
Every time I go back, I’m reminded where so much of who I am comes from.
The month started with Unity in the Community, an event held in honor of my dad. It’s one of my favorite weekends of the year because I get to watch the legacy he built continue to impact people long after he started it.
This year felt especially meaningful because it was also the first time Concrete Roze was a vendor at the event.
Standing there, watching women connect with the mission, hearing people share stories, introducing them to the brand—it all felt like everything had come full circle. My father dedicated his life to serving the least, the lost, and the left out. To now build a company centered around healing, dignity, and accessibility through fashion… it doesn’t feel separate from his legacy. It feels like an extension of it.
I always leave Kentucky feeling grounded.
Then Orlando…
I barely had time to unpack before I was headed to Orlando for our first Glover cousins’ trip.
One thing I’ve always loved about my family is that we’re incredibly close on my dad’s side. I know that’s not everyone’s experience, but our fathers made sure family wasn’t just something we talked about—it was something we practiced. We grew up together. Holidays, reunions, summers… being together was simply what we did.
As we’ve gotten older, we’ve realized it’s our responsibility to keep that tradition alive.
This trip was our way of doing exactly that.
There were three generations there, all descendants of my grandparents, CJ and Etta Mae Glover, through their five sons. We laughed until our stomachs hurt, shared meals, caught up on life, and made new memories together. Looking around the room, I couldn’t help but think about the legacy my grandparents started and how intentional we all are about making sure it continues long after them.
Family has always been one of the greatest gifts of being a Glover.
After the cousins’ trip wrapped up, I stayed in Orlando for the week because my nieces had their volleyball tournament. If you know me, you know I take being an auntie very seriously. I wanted to be in those stands cheering them on every chance I got.
Watching them compete, celebrating every point, and seeing one of my nieces meet one of her favorite YouTube families made the week even more special. Those are the moments they’ll remember years from now, and I’m grateful I got to be part of them.
June reminded me that legacy isn’t only about the businesses we build or the impact we make in the world.
Sometimes, legacy looks like simply showing up for your family so the next generation knows exactly what togetherness feels like.
Concrete Roze Goes to New York
One of the moments I’ll remember most from June was bringing Concrete Roze to New York for the Run the World Expo.
If you’ve been following this journey, you know New York has always been part of the vision. I just never imagined we’d be there less than a year after launching.
Showing up in that room felt surreal.
Different city.
Different audience.
Same mission.
Helping women heal through fashion.
What made the weekend so special wasn’t just being in New York—it was watching people immediately understand the heart behind Concrete Roze. Women shared stories about the clothes sitting in their closets, talked about wanting to donate, asked thoughtful questions about the rental model, and genuinely connected with our mission. Those conversations reminded me that this idea is bigger than clothing. It’s about creating access, community, and giving pieces a second life while helping women feel confident in the process.
The relationships that came out of that weekend were just as meaningful. I had the opportunity to connect with people I admire, including a few whose work I’ve followed for years. Some conversations are still unfolding, so I’ll keep those close for now, but they reminded me that when you stay committed to the work, the right rooms eventually open.
For the first time, I wasn’t introducing Concrete Roze as something I hoped would work.
I was introducing it as something that’s already changing lives.
And that felt really, really good.
The Part Nobody Sees
If June looked exciting from the outside, just know there was a whole lot happening behind the scenes.
There were late night design sessions. Last-minute supply runs. Packing vendor tables, clothing racks, and inventory into suitcases that definitely weighed more than they should have. Steaming clothes in hotel rooms. Triple-checking that I didn’t forget signage, business cards, or tape. Catching flights on very little sleep, then logging into work the next morning like nothing happened.
There were plenty of moments where I wondered how I was going to pull it all off.
The truth is, I didn’t do it by myself.
I’m incredibly grateful for the people who stepped in wherever they could—whether that meant helping me pack luggage, picking up signage, providing us with stickers, setting up tables, steaming clothes, carrying racks, or simply reminding me to breathe when I felt overwhelmed.
People often celebrate entrepreneurs for what they build, but they rarely talk about the people quietly helping them build it.
June reminded me that support isn’t always financial.
Sometimes support looks like someone carrying a clothing rack.
Sometimes it’s someone answering your phone call at 11 p.m. because you’re trying to figure out how you’re going to make tomorrow work.
I’m grateful for all of it.
Making the Most of My Time
With a month this full, I knew I had to be intentional about taking care of myself.
Movement became non-negotiable. If I didn’t work out first thing in the morning, I already knew it wasn’t going to happen. Between work, travel, family, and Concrete Roze, every hour of the day already had somewhere to be.
Journaling and reading became just as important.
My brain is constantly thinking about ten different things at once, and June definitely didn’t slow it down. Writing everything down helped me process what I was feeling instead of carrying it from one city to the next.
I’m learning that taking care of myself isn’t something I do after I build the life I want.
It’s one of the reasons I’m able to keep building it in the first place.
On to July
If June was full, July is somehow even fuller.
My cousins are spending Fourth of July weekend here in Atlanta before I head right back to New York for the Jay-Z concert. From there, it’s straight to DC for my cousin Myles’ album release party—a project that’s especially close to my heart because my little sister and longtime mentee, Mina, is leading the event. Watching her grow into the leader she’s becoming has been one of my favorite parts of this year.
As soon as I get back to Atlanta, I’m packing my bags again for Vegas. Somewhere in the middle of all of that, I was invited to present at the Alabama Music Awards, and I met someone who I believe will become an incredible mentor.
Needless to say, every weekend in July is already spoken for.
By the time August gets here, I fully plan on slowing down—not because I’m tired of building, but because August is when I get to build with intention.
The systems.
The launches.
The content.
The strategy.
Everything June taught me, I want to put into practice.
This month reminded me that success isn’t just about growing a business. It’s about building a life that reflects what matters most to you.
For me, that’s family.
That’s legacy.
That’s faith.
That’s community.
And yes, that’s building businesses that create impact long after I’m gone.
June reminded me that I’m not choosing between those things.
I’m learning how to build all of them at the same time.
Here’s to July. 🫶🏾
