Today we’d like to introduce you to Maegan Romero.
Hi Maegan, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
The story of Maegan Priscila Romero Vega, could not be possible if it were not for God and my lovely community that I have been blessed with.
Growing up as the oldest of three in a Hispanic household, I had the weight of succeeding and expectations weighing heavy on me. I grew up always trying to fulfill the dreams of others that I began to slowly lose who I was and who God made me to be. I had the privilege to be seen by my 3rd-grade teacher, Mrs. Stanford, that said that my potential was not made for our public education – that I needed to be challenged because I had so much more to give. It was Mrs. Stanford who opened the door of opportunity for me to attend Irma L. Rangel YWLS for the next 6 years and become a first-generation High School Graduate in my family. Rangel challenged and equipped me in my education and leadership to then move to my next level of opportunity which was to attend university. I was accepted to Lawrence Technological University in Southfield, MI with a 5-year Master’s program in Architecture. I began in the Fall of 2014 and the next 3 years would be life-changing for me. This would launch me into finding myself, my faith, my dreams, my voice, and my true potential beyond degrees and merits. I would find my calling! I always had a desire to (1) – serve God in any capacity and (2) – use my creativity for more than just myself but to bring joy and encouragement to others. I returned home in the Summer of 2017 to obtain a temporary job in order to save up for school. That May, I began working at my home church, Fuego Church, in the finance department as a bookkeeper, my absolute best “Yes!”. There I tapped into new skills and abilities I didn’t even know I had in me. Come August I decided to take my fall semester off of school to save a little more towards school, but what I didn’t know was that God was allowing me to have a couple more months with my mother who later passed away on November 4th. That was a pivotal moment for me as I made the hard decision to put a pause on everything in my life and step up to help my father co-parent my siblings who at that moment were 9 & 10 years old. I became a mother figure overnight and would be for the next 3 years – I loved every minute of it! I loved being able to raise little world changers, but there came a moment where I had to find my voice again. It was June of 2020 that I made the hard decision to move out on my own, which in Hispanic culture is viewed as completely wrong on so many levels! It was that step of faith into the unknown that triggered this confidence and boldness in me once again that I fulfilled one of my lifelong dreams which was to start my own creative business – milovely.co. We actually share the same birthday – August 29th! Stepping into that unknown was the beginning of Maegan’s dreams and true potential – all the hard work that I had accomplished in the past 20+ years of my life I was finally able to pour it into everything that I love. No, I did not finish my master’s degree in Architecture, I do not have an architecture job that pays $100k yearly, I do not have a fancy mansion or expensive possessions that I one day thought would make me feel accomplished or happy, BUT what I do have is much better! I have joy that surpasses all understanding, I have confidence in myself and my abilities, I have a hope that lets me see life in all its beauty, and I have a beautiful community in which I can share lovely core memories with but also be encouraged and challenged to be the best version of myself.
This past May I celebrated 5 years working at the best job ever, and at the start of June, I accepted my enrollment at Southwestern Assemblies of God University where I will pursue my Business Administration Degree. I love that everything is falling into place and I stand on what Philippians 4:8 says “Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.”
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall, and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
The struggle has been absolutely real! However, I love how God even through the struggles has taught me something new to either improve myself, help someone, or grow in knowledge. I touched basis a little on the previous question about some obstacles I encountered, but I think some challenges in my life has been:
1-the pressure of having to be perfect and not disappointing anyone,
2-the fear of failures and mistakes,
3-the fear of the unknown,
4-the fear not having my family’s support,
5-playing the comparison game,
6-not being good enough,
7-not meeting everyone else’s expectations.
Nonetheless, in each of these challenges, I’ve been taught that:
1-No one is perfect, and I am not called to be perfect but to be fully who God has called me to be
2-Fear is not greater than God, so when it comes to failing it is bound to happen, but what I do after my failure is what matters
3-I cannot have everything under my control or plan because then I leave no room for God or my faith
4-Sometimes, you’ll find yourself making hard decisions for the betterment of your future that others will not agree with. Eventually, those who see no benefit from your decisions will be sifted out of your life, including family.
5-Comparison is the thief of joy, so don’t play it! We all have something special to contribute that can only come from us whether it be in our businesses, circle of influence, and friends/family. Now, this is a straight-up lie! We are all good enough and capable of more. We are not perfect, but we also cannot measure our success based on others’ standards or success.
6-We were all given one life to live abundantly blessed in. We were not called to be someone else’s copy or replica, so their expectations should not influence your assignment.
7-Be yourself always, because we all need what you specifically have to contribute!
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I am a Bookkeeper at Fuego Church by day and a creative with milovely.co at night!
Who else deserves credit in your story?
Giving credit where credit is due: My Angel: Patty Romero – I would not be who I am today without my lovely mother
My Babies: Keyla & Ruben Romero – My world and motivation!
My Pastors: Joshua & Lavan Rivera – It is their constant support and challenge to push me to be the better version of myself
My Mentors/Teachers/Coaches in all stages of my life that have been there for me in my highs and lows –
David Higbee & Bridge Family | Lacrosse Coach
Zavala Family | Youth Leads
Anna Dwyer | Mentor
Ester Saldivar | Youth Lead
Jessica Santana | Mentor
Vanessa Mejia, Noemi Santamaria & Anna Malagon | Best Friends
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milovely.co/
Image Credits
@photographybyhadassah
