A Moment of Gratitude

Every year offers us a small but meaningful invitation: a moment to step out of the rhythm of daily work, slow the pace, and take an honest look at where we have been and where we are heading. For me, that pause always begins with gratitude. Not the surface-level kind we move through quickly, but the kind that settles in, asks us to reflect, and reminds us of the people who have shaped our journey. This season, that gratitude begins with all of you.

When I look back on what we have built together, I am struck by how far this path has taken us. It did not begin with a polished plan or a carefully crafted blueprint. It began with a belief that if we showed up fully, worked with intention, and held ourselves to a higher standard, something meaningful would grow from that commitment. Momentum has a way of making the early days feel distant, but I think it is important to remember them. The quiet beginnings. The risks we took. The late nights and the moments of uncertainty that slowly became turning points. These early experiences anchor the achievements we celebrate today.

LIVEL has grown in ways that continue to humble me. We have reached new heights, expanded our influence, and helped shape the landscape of luxury real estate in Orange County. Yet those milestones, impressive as they are, are not the heart of the story. What stays with me are the people. The conversations that mattered. The trust that clients place in us. The sense of shared purpose that we carry into every partnership. Our success has never been defined by numbers alone. It is defined by the way we show up for each other and for the individuals and families who trust us to guide one of the most important decisions of their lives.

Every person connected to this brand, whether you are a client, a partner, a team member, or someone who simply supports the work we are doing, has contributed something rare and irreplaceable. You bring passion, integrity, curiosity, and heart. You challenge norms and elevate expectations. You show, again and again, that excellence is not only about skill, strategy, or market knowledge. It is equally about character.

That is what I am most grateful for. The character. The sincerity in your approach. The courage to innovate. The honesty that guides our communication. The belief that inspired work has the power to shape how people live, dream, and build their futures. Because of you, LIVEL is not just a brand. It is a community built on trust, collaboration, and a shared commitment to doing things with purpose.

As we move into the holiday season, I hope you find moments that stay with you. Moments of joy, stillness, connection, and clarity. Time with the people you love. Space to rest and refocus. A renewed sense of why you pursue the life you are building.

Thank you for walking this journey with me. Thank you for the trust, the partnership, and the belief that together we can create something that lasts. Whatever the new year brings, I am stepping into it with a full heart, grateful for every one of you and inspired for what is ahead. Here is to reflection, to gratitude, and to the path forward.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for being part of this journey and for all that you do to make LIVEL what it is today.

With gratitude,

Meital