Envision it. Two fifth-graders taking our neighborhood by storm. Armed with two dish rags and all-purpose cleaner. My childhood best friend and I journeyed around each block, determined to make cash from as many people as possible. What did we offer, you might ask?

We offered to clean your mailbox for $2.00. After hearing our pitch, most neighbors let out a laugh and told us to wait so they could get cash. After a few houses, we knew we were onto something.

We trekked from morning into night. At the end of the day, we had wads of cash. Some serious dough for two 10-year-olds. So much ice cream. The limitless American Girl outfits. The excitement of finally being able to purchase the new Hilary Duff CD.

We made the local paper. We were so cool, and we knew it.

That’s when it all began for me. My entrepreneurial spirit had caught fire. My passion for creating has always been all-consuming. Whether it be art, businesses, or games. You name it, I am always creating. I have to. It is who I am.

Fast forward to now. 2021. What a time. So many emotions surrounding these last two years. So many swift transitions and new ways of life. My heart is flooded with so much angst for everyone that has been affected by the pandemic. I am sending a giant and warm hug to you right now.

There has been one thing that has continued to truly move me. The strength of women. Taking on new roles, routines, and environments. So many have committed to showing up with impressive resilience and bravery. I started H3R for you. You are absolute champions, queens, and world shakers.

I want H3R to celebrate and honor you.

So here we are. We are H3R.

We are committed to sharing the authentic journeys, emotions, and milestones of businesswomen around the world. H3R interviews countless ambitious professionals every month from all different industries. We listen and learn right from the source.

To all the women we interview:

You are our heroes. Here’s to all of your success. We raise a glass to you.

To our readers: Welcome to our family. You are here because you love a good story as much as we do. Stick around; we are only going up from here. □