Oh hey hey!

Here with a re-introduction for y’all.

Typically I would start with something like an apology about wasting your time or some self loathing comment but, I’ll skip on either of those this time around. Because you see, I don’t care. Not like a “I don’t care about you or your feelings” kind of way, more so “read or don’t this is all for ME”.

FINALLY.

For those of you that do not know me, HELLO + so glad you found me! Self-made entrepreneur starting way back in 2009 after my Avery James was born when I bought my first camera. Yep. I was a part of the “mom-tographer” club. Officially stamping my name on a photo of a groom’s shoes in 2011, I’ll admit I never once had goals, dreams, or intentions of making it a lifelong career. I just loved the camera and reading people through my lens. Since then I have been able to not only capture thousands of moments with vows, babies, and long hikes soaked in Deep Woods OFF, but also use my passion for art in the design world. Creating so many inspiring spaces starting back in 2014. The wild part is, this entire time I have had to have, somewhat, of a public presence – be it social media + the worldwide web of glorious coal + bits of gold or physical interactions, y’all … that person was so freaking scared, so insecure, so incredibly lost, and to be honest with you, looking back, I could hardly recognize her.

 That was a bittersweet feeling that I had to keep digging into.

Taking the huge leap to buy commercial property in 2021 propelled me into new territory. Which naturally, drives the need for exploration. Not only did it lead me to new business avenues, best mates, and a world of open doors but it forced me to find ME.

Since, I feel like I have been addicted to “re-learning myself”. Rewiring ways of thinking + narrowing in on untrue core beliefs. Changing toxic patterns while growing creativity. Exploring and dabbling in areas I could have never dreamed of as a 15-year-old girl. As one would expect, this led me embarking on a self-discovery – entrepreneurial – journey that has been nothing short of incredible.  I have been head down, laser focused on my size 10 feet, where they are going to take me, not thing more. And holy heck has it been a TRIP.

So, sitting here at this very moment in time, I am ecstatic to shout from the top of MY ROOFTOP…

I AM HERE.

I am ready to use my voice, my words, my actions, and experiences to cultivate. Looking at my always growing, never slowing kiddos, somedays, feels as if I am growing along with them. Yes. Yes, I do realize how wacky that sounds but it’s the truth. And if I have learned anything, it’s that being candid = showing vulnerabilities. In turn, being vulnerable = connection. It allows for us to be raw, real and connect with oneself which opens the doors and allows others to feel connected. Clearly there are boundaries and societal expectations but my promise not only to myself, but also to the ever spinning world around me, is to be candid for the sake of helping one young high-school student struggling to feel seen or get out of bed in the morning. To inspire one stay at home to follow her creative calling or one over-functioning mom to slow her roll and search for more peace. To find one girl that thinks she will never have what it takes to do the damn thing, and help her DO THE DAMN THING. That’s it.

Life is so freaking stunning you guys and let’s be real, sharing is caring. So I hope you stick around. It’s going to be a wild ride!

Peace. Love. + Joy.