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The reflective, authentic, brutally honest, and sometimes funny, outlook of a 20 something figuring out her career, faith, life, and love.

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A Step Back: Lessons Learned after taking a 2 month break from social media
A Step Back: Lessons Learned after taking a 2 month break from social media
Do the thing anyway: A Motivational Reflective
Do the thing anyway: A Motivational Reflective

Put yourself out there. Be a shameless plug for whatever has your soul on fire.

Throwing away my plan: A Brand New Perspective.
Throwing away my plan: A Brand New Perspective.

It sucks when you have to trade in all of your hard hours of therapy and preparation for the uncertainty of following Jesus. 

Don’t be afraid to be seen trying: A look behind the brand.
Don’t be afraid to be seen trying: A look behind the brand.

I can’t get in a consistent grind because doubt tells me I’m doing all of this for nothing. Fear tells me I’m not good enough. Anxiety tells me to stop trying. 

I Don’t Know What I’m Doing: But I’m Getting Out of the Boat 
I Don’t Know What I’m Doing: But I’m Getting Out of the Boat 

So, let’s be clear. I have no idea what I’m doing with my life. I have never been as lost or unsure and yet somehow completely sure about what I need to do.

The Breaking of Chains: 2020 midyear check in.
The Breaking of Chains: 2020 midyear check in.

There is so much power in how you are naturally. Who you are when you are still. Who you are when you are free and unencumbered. Remember that.

Rona Ruined my Birthday: A Celebration of Life. 
Rona Ruined my Birthday: A Celebration of Life. 

Wow as I’m writing this, I’m actually 23 years old. It seems both extremely normal and completely crazy.

Dear White People: A response in the middle of the #blacklivesmatter revolution. 
Dear White People: A response in the middle of the #blacklivesmatter revolution. 

Please keep in mind, when you are trying to learn and listen about everything that is happening, you are late.

Today: An Ode to a grieving daughter.
Today: An Ode to a grieving daughter.

Today I’m not praying for strength or focus or grace. Today I’m not praying at all. Today I’m just breathing in and out.

I lost my job: A love letter to a type A boss looking for inspiration, purpose, and hope.
I lost my job: A love letter to a type A boss looking for inspiration, purpose, and hope.

My soul can be at rest if I find myself somewhere between my people think of me kindly and I changed the world. 

 

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Season 26, Episode 1✨
I was going to write out this long caption about some of things that have happened this week, but tbh I’m too tired & this week has been too long. ⁣ ⁣ So if you’re reading this, take this as a reminder to take a deep breath, have a pr
A quote that has been on my mind all year, and on my website (link in bio) and while you’re there you might as well subscribe to my mailing list (also link in bio)😃, is “Don’t be afraid to be seen trying”. ⁠ ⁠ It’s been
July was actually really good to me. I took a lot of risks that paid off. ⁣ ⁣ I quit my 9 to 5 that I was miserable at and started working at a different company that I’m really enjoying. ⁣🥰 ⁣ I got a new car that I am loving with all my very
This week's reminder from my most recent blog post, A Step Back (link in bio), to prioritize taking care of yourself. 💕⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ How are you practicing self care this week? I need some suggestions!
Wow. Some of you may or may not have noticed but ya girl has been on a serious break from social media. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As someone that does social media for a living this wasn't a complete detox, but a much needed step back. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I saw a post the other day that asked what people accomplished in February.... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I accomplished survival. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ There was actually a moment where I was in a global pandemic, in the middle of a historic snow storm, in a power outage, and my
This week has not been “Instagram worthy”. It has not been sexy or cute. It has not even been productive. ⁣ ⁣ This week, I seriously dropped the ball. ⁣ ⁣ I am learning to not care and do the thing anyway. ⁣ ⁣ Not care that I had to aband
This year, one of my New Year’s resolutions is to be bold, shameless, and intentional. ⁣ ⁣ This is and has definitely not been easy. I am 100% a comfort connoisseur. ⁣ ⁣ That basically means that I prioritize and specialize in all things comfor
HAPPY NEW YEAR!! 🎉🎉⁣ ⁣ I’m so grateful for this new year that WILL be filled with blessings, prosperity, and being where the money reside! ⁣ ⁣ My Top 3 Goals for 2021: ⁣ ⁣ 1. Healthier/More active lifestyle ⁣ 2. Be bold, shameless, and intent
“Take some time to feel your emotions fully and react based on how you feel. ⁣ ⁣ You can make a plan and have a dance party later. Right now, you may need to scream, cry, and just throw a ridiculous fit. Do that. ⁣ ⁣ The world will not fall apa