Notes From My Glow-Up: Carnival, Walks, and Building an Empire in Real Time

Last month, I stood in the middle of Carnival with bottles of Glow Juice™ in my hands. What started as an idea in my notes app had turned into something real, tangible, alive.

It was my very first time at Notting Hill Carnival... and there I was, swimming in the deep end with the sharks, trying to get people to notice my product and believe in the glow. That moment became my soft launch… and my reminder that betting on myself always pays off.

The Journey So Far

Juggling ByJanThaDoll™, Glow Juice™, and Glow Girl Walks™ has been interesting and, truthfully, testing in its own way. I’m learning as I go along. Some days I cry. Some days I laugh. But every single day, I believe.

I’ve been pushing myself to show up daily on LinkedIn & Instagram, even on the days when it feels heavy. I won’t lie, I haven’t always been consistent. Some days are easier than others. But this month, I’ve decided to stretch myself even further. From this week, I’m setting the audacious target of posting 3 times a day on Instagram. I know… it sounds a little wild, right? But let’s be honest: empires aren’t built in comfort zones.

In the middle of all this, I’ve created digital products that pay me while I sleep... little pieces of value that flow into people’s lives. It’s been a reminder that scaling doesn’t always require noise; sometimes it just requires structure.

Most importantly, my energy has shifted. I’m no longer shrinking. I’m no longer waiting. I’m showing up daily, playing at empire level, and treating my life like the soft luxury empire it is.

Glow Girl Walks™ (Present Moment)

Today, I’m launching my second Glow Girl Walks™ challenge.

And let me be clear, this is more than just steps. This challenge is about discipline, standards, and soft luxury rituals. It’s about the power of putting one foot in front of the other and watching how that simple act reshapes your body, your mind, and your reality.

Walking has become my signature feminine power practice. It’s my moving meditation, my way of aligning my energy, and my reminder that glow-ups don’t just happen in gyms, they happen in every intentional step you take.

Carnival was the spark. Glow Girl Walks™ is the fire.

The Lessons in Motion

I turned 33 recently, and with it came clarity, softness, and a deeper power. Here are 33 lessons I’ve learned at 33... written for me, but maybe they’ll bless you too:

1. Silence is louder than explanations.
2. Not everyone deserves access to you.
3. A soft life is a disciplined life.
4. Energy doesn’t lie... trust your intuition.
5. High standards are self-respect in action.
6. Wealth starts in the mind before the bank.
7. Your body is a brand... treat it like luxury.
8. Mystery is magnetic.
9. Consistency outshines talent.
10. Healing is uncomfortable but beautiful.
11. You don’t chase. You attract.
12. Walking is therapy in motion.
13. Detachment is power.
14. Your face card is an asset... protect it.
15. Soft routines build hard results.
16. Some people are lessons, not losses.
17. Glow-ups are silent until they’re undeniable.
18. A “no” can be more powerful than a “yes.”
19. God hides you before He elevates you.
20. Femininity is a superpower.
21. Self-worth dictates the rooms you enter.
22. Not every thought deserves action.
23. Rest is productive.
24. Your vibe introduces you before you speak.
25. People treat you how you allow them.
26. Investing in yourself is never a waste.
27. Discipline is the highest form of self-love.
28. Soft luxury isn’t money, it’s energy.
29. The bag is attracted to confidence, not desperation.
30. Your glow is your responsibility.
31. Being underestimated is your secret weapon.
32. Everything you want already exists... align to it.
33. You are the prize. Always.

And still, a few mantras carry me daily: execution over perfection, community makes movements, and consistency is currency.

Looking Ahead

This season of my life is not about waiting for perfect timing, it’s about building in real time.

Glow Juice™ will scale from Carnival bottles to a lifestyle product.
Glow Girl Walks™ will grow from a small challenge to a global collective.
ByJanThaDoll™ will keep expanding into an empire that feeds every arm of my creativity.

I’ve stopped waiting for the right time. The glow-up is happening now, and if you’re reading this, you’re part of it. 

Watch closely, this is just the beginning.