"Who Does She Think She Is?"

Maybe you’ve heard phrases like this when you or someone close to you, starts to grow or change: “She's getting too big for her boots” or “She should remember where she came from.” Sometimes those words spark a fiery defiance, other times they make us want to shrink and hide. I’ve felt both.

Here’s my truth: I remember where I’ve been, I welcome who I’m becoming, and I give myself permission to be here, as I am, today.

And yes, I look good in boots and barefoot… but I digress.

 I’m a down-to-earth, thoughtful person shaped by many roles and life experiences.

I often meet people who are capable, giving and strong, yet inside they’ve lost touch with their spark, their strengths, and that wild part of themselves. Maybe you know that feeling too, the longing to be more present, to express yourself without apology and to live in line with your own values.

I’ve always been drawn to creativity, drawing, journaling ways to comfort my self in this world. As life got busier a few years ago, that space for myself shrank. Burnout hit, self-doubt crept in and there were times I felt completely off balance. I’ve been through it and I’ve come out the other side. I’ve learned to trust myself again, stand in my own self-worth and make space for my creativity and voice even on the days I feel uncertain or vulnerable.