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1 Year Self-Employed! We Made It!

Happy Wednesday, friends!

This week is another huge milestone and one that probably means the most to me!

Today is the one year anniversary of me leaving my 9-5 office job to pursue my dream of working for myself. This is something I never thought would be possible and just a dream that I would talk about but never truly pursue. To leave the comfort of a consistent paycheck is the scariest thing I’ve probably ever done to be honest!

2020 taught us a lot of things and there were a lot of things that accumulated to help me make that decision to leave. I thought if not now then when? When would I take the leap and bet on myself? So after everything we went through in 2020 I got the push I needed and just did it!

It helps that I had the support of my husband and my business coach and my friends and family but I knew even some of them thought I was a little crazy, but here we are 1 year later and I wouldn’t give this rollercoaster up for anything!

No the journey hasn’t been easy AT ALL but all the blood, sweat, and tears have been worth it and will continue to be worth it as I continue to build my brand and my business! I’m blessed that I can work from anywhere at any time. I’m grateful that this year so far I’ve been able to take mental health days when needed and a 7 day vacation with my family without worrying about using all my PTO or what I’m going to come back to once the trip is over. I’m so happy I can have lunch with my dad or take the day off when my mom has the day off, all things I couldn’t do before. I now have the FREEDOM to live a life that I want and am proud of!

I have a long way to go but in the one year I’ve come so far! I make more than I did at my full time job, I live a life that I create and even though it’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done I’m so proud I took this step instead of just talking about it the rest of my life! In this first year I also built a course to help other women like myself build a blog that they could monetize whether for a hobby or make it a career! If you want this to be your narrative too sign up for my waitlist HERE to be the first to know when my course is coming back!

I can’t thank y’all enough for being there for me on this ride! It’s just the beginning and I can’t wait to see where this journey takes us, because I’m taking y’all with me!

Photo Tips & Resources for Blogging and Instagram

Happy Wednesday, friends!

This week here on the blog I wanted to talk about some photo tips and resources that will help any of you content creators out there. Whether you take photos just for social media or use photography on your blog as well or for your business I have some things you could try!

First off having a consistent photo style as a content creator is key. For example whether I have my photographer take my photos or I take them myself they are always in the light and bright style. To achieve this myself I use my own presets which I love when I can’t work with my photographer. You can actually use these presets yourself as well! You can grab them HERE and start using them to better your photos!

Another resource that will help you elevate your photos is my E-book where I discuss how to figure out what content to shoot, how to figure out your style, my process, how to find a photographer that’s right for you, movement and posing and so much more! This resource is for you whether you work with a professional photographer or self shoot your photos! It comes with bonus items and actionable steps and will elevate your photo game! You can grab it HERE and start improving your photos today!

If you have any photo questions let me know in the comments!

Creating A Dream Blog You Can Monetize

Happy Wednesday friends!

Thank you so much to those of you that I’ve seen sign up for my blogging course waitlist! I really appreciate it!

I’m working on some updates in the course and am so excited to reveal it and open the doors to y’all! This course is a labor of love. When I started my blog almost 5 years ago it was HARD WORK! It was not easy to figure out and there wasn’t a course out there that walked you through how to create a blog and the fundamentals of blogging and how it could benefit you. I spent hours upon hours researching and trying to find the answers I thought why not create a course that could help other women create that dream blog that they could actually monetize? That how Building A Blog You Can Monetize came to be!

I would love to answer any questions you might have about the course and how it could benefit you and your business! Be sure to sign up for the waitlist HERE!

My Summer Essentials

It’s officially summer, so what better way to kick off my favorite season than to share my summer essentials!

I have so many favorites but to name a few: I absolutely love the Tula sunscreen I use it everyday and love that it is a gel like consistency which looks great with or without makeup! Next up Old Navy sandals the ones pictured are my favorites, I have them in every color and they are a staple for me! The next things hats and dresses from LC Lauren Conrad. Now it’s no secret that LC Lauren Conrad pieces are my absolute favorites but in the summer time I wear tons of dresses and love them paired with a hat and hers are my favorites! Fourth thing has to be Tarte Cosmetics the brand makes up a lot of my makeup bag and their blush and mascara are a must not matter if I’m doing a full face or just a 5 minute face. Finally a swimsuit from Artesands, their pieces are curve friendly and the most support cute suits ever! They are an investment but worth it!

I have some travel scheduled and you better believe all these things are coming with me! What are some of your summer essentials? Let me know!

The Perfect Dress For Any Occasion

Happy Wednesday friends!

I wanted to share a great dress to have in your closet for really an occasion. This piece from LC Lauren Conrad for Kohl’s is perfect for shopping, brunch, and any kind of event, a birthday lunch, a bridal shower, or anything like that. The fabric and soft print make it perfect for all those things.

It’s super easy to make this more casual with a sandal and straw bag or dress it up with a wedge or a heel with a quilted more lux bag it super versatile!

What is a must have dress for you in your closet?

My Summer Uniform

Happy Wednesday friends!

Y’all know summer is my favorite season! This outfit is my summer uniform; a light weight dress, easy sandals and a hat is literally the perfect look for a Florida summer. Basically all I wear in the summer next to swimwear, shorts and t-shirts.

This whole look is LC Lauren Conrad for Kohl’s and super affordable. The whole look is under $50 and easy to wear everywhere this summer! I hope y’all love it.

We are working on summer plans and I would love to know what you all are planning for the summer. Are you traveling? Where are you going? Let me know in the comments!

Minimalism in the Living Room sponsored by AllModern

Happy Wednesday friends!

Today’s post is sponsored by AllModern. Y’all know I love décor and interior design and I’m excited to be partnering with AllModern on todays blog post!

Minimalism as a style is so nice to showcase in your home with the clean lines and calming colors. We choose to grab a run that compliments the colors we are already using in our living room and are so impressed with the quality and price of the rug! We love the print and it complimented everything perfectly! You can find our rug HERE and also some fun art HERE that we grabbed for the living room! I also included several pieces I loved on my mood board post a few weeks ago!

I tend to refresh pieces and accessories in my home throughout the year and furniture isn’t as often depending and how old it is. Having new fresh pieces in the home though really makes a difference in mood and vibe of the place.

I can’t recommend AllModern enough for all your decorating and furniture needs even down to rugs and accessories they have everything for every style and at an affordable price, which we love!

Minimalist Living Room Inspo with AllModern

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Happy Wednesday Friends!

This week I wanted to share some fun minimalist living room inspiration with y’all from AllModern. I’ve been loving the clean look with coastal elements for our living room and these pieces really go with that whole vibe, especially the wood pieces and how they compliment the white and navy pieces.

If you’re looking to change up your space I can’t suggest AllModern enough! They are so affordable and the pieces are amazing quality and I can’t recommend them enough!

You can check out my living room inspo below as well as shop the pieces as well!

You can peruse tons more minimalist style with AllModern via their Minimal Modern Furniture, Minimalist Table Lamps, and Effortless Minimalist Living Room Ideas.