Finding My Breath of Fresh Air: Just Me, No Strategy

Let me be real with y’all for a minute—sometimes, a girl just needs something that’s just for her.

No business, no strategy, no pressure to perform or hit the next goal. Just me, doing me, with no strings attached.   I realized I needed that space—a little corner of the internet where I could talk about the things I love, things that light me up, without always being about the grind.

So, I started my blog.  

Yeah, it’s still business adjacent—like let’s be real, I’m always gonna drop some gems—but it’s also about whatever I feel like sharing.  

It’s the spot where I get to be a little more raw, a little more real, and a lot more me.  But it didn’t stop there.  

I joined Lemon8 some time ago, and let me tell you, it’s been a game-changer. I wanted a place where I could be free from the perfect feeds, the on-point branding, and the endless strategies that come with being an entrepreneur.  

I just wanted to show up as I am, post what I feel, and let the chips fall where they may.

And guess what?

It’s been a breath of fresh air fr.

  I’ve won some competitions, had posts go viral—because when you’re vibing with authenticity, people notice—but at the end of the day, you know what? The day still has to end. 😂   And when it does, I’m reminded that it’s okay to just be.

No performance, no keeping up appearances, no outside pressures telling me how to show up. Just me, in my own little space, doing my own thing.

And it’s been everything. 🥹💛

  Speaking of new things that light me up, this week I took a 3-day class to get certified with first aid and in helping special needs kids.  It’s a new but not new venture that’s close to my heart, (my youngest has special needs 🤍) and I’m excited to bring this into my life.

 This is something that’s just for me, something that allows me to give back and make a difference in a way that feels right.  

So, if you’re feeling weighed down by the hustle, or like you’re constantly in performance mode, let this be your sign to find your own space to just be.

 Whether volunteering in your community, a new app, coming to an in-person event 😉 or even stepping into a new venture—find what fills your cup.

We all need that breath of fresh air, sis.  

Because at the end of the day, the hustle will always be there. But you? You gotta take care of yourself, too.

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