Call ‘em haters. Trolls. Anti-superfans. Whatever you call them, their words can sting, especially for those of us tender-hearted souls (🙋🏼♀️ Hey! It me). As the owner of multiple brands, I’ve had my fair share of haters, especially with our company Cedar Bound. For whatever reason, we have a higher number of folks who feel […]
Do you ever feel like if you slow down, if you step off the hamster wheel for one damn second, that everything you’ve built will crumble around you? Maybe you’ve heard the same broken record recited by your parents, your teachers, your coworkers, and even yourself — that hustle is the only path to success, […]
Hey friend. ♡ My hope is to give you a moment of peace, so pour yourself a cup of tea or coffee, grab a notebook, and settle in with me. Below are six questions to ask yourself during uncertain times. Rather than just thinking about your responses, be sure to write them down. Actual pen-to-paper […]
Imposter syndrome is a royal butthead. And you’ve probably experienced it before. So, what is it, exactly? Imposter Syndrome sounds like… “I’m not enough.” “I’m not qualified.” “I haven’t earned it yet.” “I haven’t put in enough blood, sweat, tears, etc. to do X, Y, or Z.” “It comes easily to me, therefore I’m […]
I hear it all the time. “I really want to do a Boudoir Session, but…” I need to get in shape first. My body isn’t ready yet. I recently put on weight. I need my “summer body” first. I just need to lose X more pounds. Spoiler alert: Your brain is being a […]
This one’s for my fellow creatives turning passion into profit. It’s also for those sitting quietly on a big dream who feel afraid to voice it. Big dreams & scary leaps come veiled in excuses. The “what ifs” instead of “why nots,” the “oh-but-I’ll-get-to-it-later” mantra we repeat over and over again. I get it, I’ve been there. And sometimes […]