Alyssa Mosley, a charismatic 29-year-old, scored the jackpot in an undisclosed state after the pandemic. This win brought a tremendous change to her life. This surprise financial boon has given her the independence to pursue what excites her, follow her dreams, and take care of herself. She has more than 31,000 on TikTok. Creating her “A Day In My Life” videos, she relates her personal journey and introduces viewers to her new world.
Mosley says her very impromptu decision to buy the lottery ticket was key in giving her the sudden windfall. She’s chosen not to disclose the total she received. With that, she points to how this money has given her the power and flexibility to invest in herself and pursue the projects she’s passionate about. From sewing to wellness routines, she is focused on creating experiences that enrich her life rather than accumulating things.
With one big lottery win under her belt, Mosley did something pretty ballsy. She ended her engagement just three days before she and her fiancée were to elope in Las Vegas. This tough but necessary decision is a direct outcome of her thoughtful analysis of marriage’s legal and fiscal impact. She understands that love really feels awesome. She’s just not prepared to confront the intricacies of the legal system at this time.
“Being in a relationship is great, being in love is great,” – Alyssa Mosley
She loves her independence and isn’t ready to make a pledge that cuts against her present-day priorities. Within the industry, Mosley ensures that she is supported by empowering colleagues and mentors. These folks rejoice in her success without attempting to profit off of her success.
“I feel lucky that the people around me in my life are people that would never ask for things,” – Alyssa Mosley
Her journey has moreover opened her eyes to re-evaluate relationships that disintegrated prior to her lottery windfall. Mosley believes these experiences are blessings in disguise. They supported her in building alliances that actually match up with her values now.
“It’s funny because before all of this happened, I actually experienced a lot of friendship fallout and relationship fallouts with people, and at the time, it was with people that I have been friends with for a while,” – Alyssa Mosley
For all her financial success, Mosley’s adamant that she remain humble and down to earth. She prioritizes her gratitude, starting every day by giving thanks for all the people and experiences in her life. This way of thinking motivates her to push back on the impulse to always chase shiny new acquisitions.
“I wake up every day and I thank God for everything that I have,” – Alyssa Mosley
She finds that being grateful diminishes feelings of want and encourages responsible spending on hobbies and experiences instead of material items. Her favorite skill is sewing, a talent she developed as a young girl. She sets her intentions on things that improve her mental and physical health.
“I find that the more grateful I am for the things that I have, it closes that gap of ‘wanting,’ – always wanting something new – so if I do spend money, I try to do it on hobbies, experiences rather than just physical material things,” – Alyssa Mosley
In learning to navigate the difficulties that accompany her newfound wealth, Mosley has recently used reflection and journaling as methods to keep herself grounded. These practices support her to integrate the spiritual lessons about money and living a fulfilled life that she’s learned on the journey so far.
“I think it’s sort of been spiritual, the things that I’ve learned about money and fulfillment,” – Alyssa Mosley
Though she fully embraces the role money can play to solve some issues, she’s clear-eyed about what cash can’t do.
“Obviously, money helps to solve problems…but it is not going to make your life 1,000 percent perfect and make every single day an amazing day,” – Alyssa Mosley
Now as she charted her journey through possible solutions to the housing crisis on TikTok, Mosley hopes her story can encourage others. Her aim is to inspire a life well-lived on a budget, learning to value what matters most and stop spending money on things that don’t.