365 Blogs of Growth, Grit, and Gratitude!
By Michele Lafortune
November 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM CST
Discover how passion, resilience, and human connections have shaped my mission to help individuals find their dream homes.
I began my journey in Montreal, Canada, the place that shaped my values, my work ethic, and my resilience. Life eventually brought me to the United States first to New York, where my daughter was born, and later to Texas, where my son arrived. Over the years, I learned to rebuild, start over, and grow through every chapter life handed me.
Real estate became more than a career for me, it became the work that fuels my passion, my purpose, and my resilience. This year challenged me in ways I didn’t expect, but it also reminded me why I love this industry so deeply. Even in the toughest seasons, I continue to show up with heart, dedication, and a genuine desire to serve. My success has been built on perseverance, reinvention, and earning trust one relationship at a time. My children have watched me rise, adapt, and reinvent myself more than once. Seeing the strong, grounded adults they’ve become will always remain my proudest achievement.
To my clients, thank you. Your trust, your referrals, and your stories have been the true foundation of my journey. You invited me into some of your biggest life moments. First homes, relocations, investments, and new beginnings and allowed me to guide you with care. You reminded me that real estate is not just business; it’s connection, it’s community, and it’s believing in each other enough to create something meaningful together. Your confidence in me didn’t just build a caree, it gave me purpose and a place in a community I deeply cherish.
And today, as I complete my final 365 th blog, I’m celebrating a milestone I once thought impossible: 365 blogs in 2025. Every day, every post, every reflection became part of my growth, personally, professionally, and spiritually. This challenge taught me discipline, creativity, consistency, and the power of sharing my voice.
I close this final blog with deep gratitude for my past, my journey, my family, my clients, and the beautiful community that keeps me inspired.
This chapter is complete… and the next one is already calling.
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