One Yes at a Time
A funny thing has happened over the last few months.
People have started recognizing me.
Not because I won the lottery or landed a reality TV show, but because I started sharing little pieces of my everyday life online. A cocktail server who spends her days walking miles across a casino floor is somehow becoming someone people stop to say hello to at work, restaurants, or local events.
It still catches me off guard every single time.
The truth is, I didn’t start creating content because I thought it could become a career. I started because it was fun. Then people started asking questions. Lots of questions. About Las Vegas. About casino etiquette. About cocktail serving. About life on the Strip.
Eventually I realized I wasn’t just making videos—I was teaching.
With a little sarcasm mixed in, of course.
The opportunities that have come from simply pressing “post” continue to amaze me. I’ve now had multiple articles published in Rise Magazine, appeared on podcasts, collaborated with local businesses, attended incredible networking events, and even found myself taking a four-week Michael Jackson dance class simply because I decided this chapter of my life deserved more “yes.”
Not because I’m trying to become a professional dancer. Because growth doesn’t always happen inside your comfort zone. Some of the best things in my life recently started with, “Why not?” Why not take the dance class? Why not write the article? Why not say yes to the interview? Why not hit record?
Women spend so much of our lives convincing ourselves we’re either too old, too busy, too inexperienced, or too comfortable to try something new. Then one day we look around and realize we’ve spent years talking ourselves out of opportunities instead of into them.
I’m 47 years old.
This wasn’t supposed to be the chapter where life got bigger. Yet somehow… it is.
Every article I write teaches me something new. Every video teaches me how to be a better communicator. Every troll teaches me thicker skin. Every compliment reminds me that kindness still exists on the internet.
And every question someone leaves in my comments reminds me that curiosity is a beautiful thing.
Speaking of questions…
Here are some of the ones I get asked most often.
“How many miles do you walk during a shift?”
Enough that my feet deserve their own vacation.
“Do you actually like your job?”
After 20 years? Absolutely. The guests can be unpredictable, but no two shifts are ever the same.
“What’s the weirdest thing someone has ordered?”
That’s a constantly changing list.
“Do you ever get nervous posting videos?”
Every single time.
“Have the mean comments gotten easier?”
Not easier. I’ve just gotten stronger.
“What’s been your proudest accomplishment this year?”
Seeing my words printed in a magazine I’ll keep forever.
“Will you ever leave cocktail serving?”
Maybe someday. But right now it’s giving me stories I couldn’t invent if I tried.
“What’s one thing every Vegas visitor should know?”
Kindness is free. Tips aren’t, but they’re appreciated.
“Do people really say the things you talk about in your videos?”
Every. Single. Day.
“Do you get free drinks as a guest in Vegas?”
Sometimes, but nothing is truly “free.” You’re either playing, tipping, or paying one way or another.
“Is it really as glamorous as it looks?”
Parts of it are. The lights, the energy, the people-watching. But behind the scenes, it’s a lot of hard work, long hours, and very sore feet.
“What’s the best time to visit Las Vegas?”
That depends on what you want. Weekdays are calmer. Weekends are chaos. Summer is hot enough to question your life choices. Pick your adventure.
“What’s the biggest mistake visitors make?”
Treating Vegas like it’s not real life. It is. Your behavior still matters, and so does how you treat people.
Which brings me to one of my favorite ongoing series…
Things Guests Say That Make Absolutely No Sense
Working on the Las Vegas Strip means hearing sentences that could never exist anywhere else.
A few recent favorites include:
“Can I get a shot of tequila… on ice?”
You mean tequila on the rocks.
“Can you make my White Russian without the cream?”
Of course, but please know you’re ordering a Black Russian.
“Can I have a mimosa without the orange juice?”
Absolutely. That’s called sparkling wine.
“Can you make it strong… but not taste strong?”
Sure. Let me just check if we have magic behind the bar.
The funny part isn’t that people don’t know drink terminology. Nobody is born knowing cocktails. It’s that people are usually just one simple question away from ordering exactly what they wanted. That’s become one of the biggest lessons I’ve learned—not just serving drinks, but in life. Most misunderstandings happen because people don’t know what they don’t know. And that’s okay. Questions aren’t the problem. Assuming is.
The people I admire most are the ones who continue asking questions.
How can I improve?
What haven’t I learned yet?
Who can teach me something?
What’s possible if I try?
Those questions have completely changed the direction of my life.
The version of me from five years ago would never believe I’d be writing magazine articles, appearing on podcasts, speaking with local business owners, or planning content months in advance.
Yet here we are.
Life has a funny way of rewarding consistency. Not perfection. Consistency. One video becomes a hundred. One article becomes several. One opportunity becomes another. One introduction becomes a friendship. One small “yes” becomes an entirely different life. Success rarely arrives with fireworks. Usually it arrives disguised as another ordinary Tuesday where you decide to keep showing up.
So if you’re reading this wondering whether you’re too late to start something… You’re not.
If you’re wondering whether anyone will care… Someone will.
If you’re wondering whether you’re qualified…Learn anyway.
If you’re wondering whether you’re capable…You probably already are.
The biggest difference between the people who eventually succeed and the people who don’t isn’t talent. It’s that one group kept going after the excitement wore off.
The internet may know me as the Vegas cocktail server who explains casino etiquette.
But the people closest to me know the real story.
I’m simply a woman who keeps saying yes to growth.
One video. One article. One dance class. One opportunity at a time.
And honestly?
I can’t wait to see what question life asks me next…
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