Kicking of Period Poverty Awareness Week with Kotex and The Alliance for Period Supplies on Now This News! On May 24th I interviewed Jennifer Gaines, Program Director of Period Supplies, to discuss the five ways we can address period poverty in our communities. Please join me in getting personally involved and changing the messaging around period care as a basic human need. Also, if you would like to help me raise money to donate supplies, please visit my fundraising page.
Read moreTHRIVE GLOBAL INTERVIEW: SOCIAL IMPACT HEROES
Thank You, Thrive Global, for interviewing me as one of your Social Impact Heroes! And Thank You for giving me an opportunity to talk about my passion for community service and activism. In the interview, we talk about everything including how I navigated different career paths that went against the grain, lessons learned (and still learning!) from failures, and our vision for Cause Together. For the full interview click HERE.
Read moreREINTRODUCTION & LIFE UPDATE
3yrs ago, I started my page while I was in my first trimester and suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum. I couldn’t get off the couch for 3 months and went to the hospital a few times because I was so sick. Writing about the things that brought me joy was therapeutic and helped me stay uplifted. I always intended to change the name but it never came to me so I didn’t force it…
Read moreMother's Day Motherhood Message
I’m so grateful for the abundance of joy and growth my son has brought into my life. Motherhood is a joy, but it was never designed to be easy. We are all learning how to be Moms every step of the way and I am no different….
Read moreDBA + NOIRE MENTORSHIP WRAP-UP
I Love being a Content Creator. Honestly, it’s a privilege to join my passions, multiple careers and share my life on this platform in a meaningful way. But the last few years I struggled to understand the business of digital media and how to break through the ever changing ceilings that just seemed to get higher and further away from me. When Digital Brand Architects (DBA) and Noire Management announced their inaugural mentorship program, I knew that this opportunity was the answer I had been asking for.
Read moreFlashbacks Podcast w/ Jessica Hall
Finally popped my Podcast cherry 🍒 with my longtime friend @jessicahall and @deannastag on #Flashbackspodcast 🎙 Initially, I was nervous as all heck, but these women made it so much fun! We talked about a myriad of things, including alternative funding sources for law school 😆 Thank You for having me on the show and for always bringing the laughs ladies and @actionparkmediagroup Check out the new episode on iTunes Podcast HERE
Read moreEssential Mother: Alliance of Moms
Join me in celebrating #EssentialMothers and all the family figures in the village who came together to take care of these kids during the pandemic. (This includes you grandparents, dads, best friends and neighbors!)
Read moreSocial Media Boundaries
Setting boundaries around my social media usage (and phone usage in general) is something I’ve become more radical about over the last few years. As a content creator who benefits from this platform, I feel it’s important to contribute more than pretty imagery.
Read moreCruel Summer 90's Skate
Rollin’ Out with @daisyodell bringing the heat on the decks 🎧💿 at the @freeform @cruelsummer 90’s Roller Rink Session. To celebrate Hulu’s new series, “Cruel Summer,” Freeform and Hulu hosted a '90s Roller Rink event at the Westfield Century City Mall Atrium.
Read moreFashion Mamas 420: Cannabis Self-Care
Happy 420 everyone! 🌱 Thank You @fashionmamas for hosting a beautiful cannabis event and for normalizing plant medicine. If you don’t already know, cannabis law is part of my legal practice and I am an advocate! ✌🏽
Read moreKeen Psychics
For most of us, last year was a tumultuous and unexpected time that prompted a lot of internal reflection and soul seeking on a whole new level. I’ve always been a deeply spiritual person, but I recently started seeking guidance and support from different psychics.
Read moreBig Bear Weekend at Moonridge Retreat
Reminiscing over our spring break retreat at the Moonridge Retreat in Big Bear! 🐻🌲🏔 Travel has taken on a whole new meaning with a toddler and I’m rediscovering my favorite destinations with a renewed enthusiasm ❄️ The tranquil quiet of the mountains was a must-needed recharge, but we also enjoyed some fun activities.
Read moreWe Are Home!
Feeling grounded at last because we finally moved into our NEW HOUSE! 🏡🔑 The last 20-years I moved all over the world through 6 foreign countries, 5 US States and I’ve got to be honest - I’m exhausted. The adventure has been 100% worth the thrill, but adding a baby/toddler into the mix the last few years caused me to need a sense of stability and roots.
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