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Hi everyone… I’m opening up about something real today.

I run my remote travel business at Paradise Adventures Travel completely on my own. I love helping people plan trips that make them feel excited and cared for, but right now I’m overwhelmed. I receive over 100 requests every single day, and trying to manage everything alone has become almost impossible.

On top of that, I’m a single mom to two busy daughters who are deeply involved in community programs and Girl Scouts. I’m proud of the young leaders they’re becoming, but their schedules are full — meetings, events, volunteer projects, activities — and I’m constantly pulled between being present for them and keeping my business afloat.

Most days, I feel like I’m struggling to meet the needs of both roles. I’m either falling behind as a mom… or falling behind as a business owner. And no matter how hard I push, there never seems to be enough of me to go around.

I work early mornings, late nights, and weekends. I’m answering messages at midnight and waking up before the sun just to keep up. The hardest part is that because I’m working around the clock, I can’t even travel the way I want to — even though travel is the heart of my business. I’ve been stuck in a cycle of trying to survive instead of being able to grow.

That’s why I’m asking for support.

With your help, I can:

• Hire a small team so I’m not drowning in every task

• Take professional travel training that will help me serve people better

• Rent a small office space here in South Florida to work and meet clients

• Buy basic business tools and supplies

• Afford advertising so I can reach more people who need travel planning help

But for me, this is bigger than business.

My long-term goal is to build a legacy for my daughters — something strong, meaningful, and lasting. I want them to see that their mom kept going, even when things were tough. I want them to grow up knowing that you can build something beautiful even when you start with very little. I want to leave them something they can be proud of… and maybe one day, something they can carry on themselves.

Every donation — whether it’s big or small — moves me one step closer to stability, growth, and that legacy.

If you’re able to donate, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

If you’re not able to donate, even sharing this truly helps more than you know.

Thank you for reading my story, thank you for believing in me, and thank you for being part of this next step in my journey.

-Johnetta Stubbs

Worldwide Expert Travel Specialist

Paradise Adventures Travel

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