12/29/2025
Christmas may be over, but this gift is going to stick with me for a long time. Not just because it is beautiful, but because of what it represents and how it made me feel when I opened it.
The work I have gotten to do with PBS AEROSPACE Inc. has meant more to me than I ever expected. Getting to step behind the scenes and see what actually goes into building turbojet engines for the Department of Defense opened my eyes to a whole different level of care, precision, and responsibility. It is the kind of work most people never get to see up close.
What really stayed with me was not just the technology or how impressive the operation is, but the people.
✨The way they show up EVERY SINGLE DAY.
✨ The pride they take in doing things with absolute precision.
✨ The understanding that the details matter because what they are building has impact far beyond their walls. They support each other, and they are truly a team.
Being in that environment stays with you and it reminds you that real excellence is not loud or flashy. It is steady, it is intentional, and it is built over time by people who genuinely believe in what they are doing.
When I started The Highlight Reel ATL almost four years ago, I hoped I would get to work with companies doing work that actually matters and touches people’s lives in real ways. I feel incredibly grateful to say that I feel that way about every client I get to work alongside.
And a big shout out to my production teams who take the vision and turn it into something you can feel through video and photo. This work would not exist without them.
Getting to play even a small role in telling stories like this is something I will never take for granted.
This ornament will always remind me of that and of how thankful I am to help share the stories of people doing meaningful work in the world.