For Reece, it was enough for both her and husband Will Allman to give notice at their full-time gigs. 

Shilling for Applebee’s, Xyzal and other brands has “been an amazing financial opportunity,” she allowed. “It’s, like, a blessing, but also just a really big responsibility.” 

Having hung up her Lucchese boots, she and Will have since returned to Alabama as they figure out a new game plan. 

“When I started to think about stepping away,” Reece explained to Elle of her retirement decision, “the more I saw doors opening and opportunities being presented, and I felt at peace that this was something I was supposed to do.” 

Though she’s determining all the Xs and Os, “A huge dream of mine is Broadway,” she shared, revealing she’d love if a gig in Chicago is something she had coming. “I’m also working on a book. It’s a lot of different avenues that I’ve never put myself in, but I’m really excited to see what that brings out.”