December 8th, 2025

Today, We’re Celebrating a Small Win

Today, we’re celebrating a small win that honestly put a lot into perspective.

Lila placed 3rd at a pitch event this week — even though I wasn’t able to be there in person. The organizers shared our demo on my behalf, and the judges genuinely connected with it. It was unexpected, simple, and exactly the reminder I needed.

A Win That Meant More Than It Looked

This wasn’t about pitching or polishing or high-pressure performance. It was about something quieter:

People liked what we’re building.

They understood the value of an AI stylist — the idea that you can upload your vibe, describe your event, and get styled in a way that actually feels personal.

It’s funny how easy it is to forget that when you’re deep in the weeds.

Putting Things Into Perspective

This little win reminded me that:

• things are good enough where they are

• the foundation is solid

• our story is landing

• and we just need to keep going

No big epiphany. No dramatic moment. Just a quiet nudge that we’re heading in the right direction.

And honestly? That’s exciting.

Why This Matters

Momentum often shows up in small, gentle ways. A text from a friend saying, “Congrats, you placed!” A demo that speaks for itself. A moment where the work behind the scenes gets a little spotlight.

Today, we’re celebrating because it’s coming together — piece by piece — and this win helped me see it.

More to come. 💜

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Maria is the founder of Lila the Stylist — building AI that actually gets your vibe. She writes about product building, AI, and the chaos of turning inspiration into something real.

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