Category: Advice
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A Few Thoughts I Had While Sitting on the Ground in Seattle
As my time in Seattle wraps up, I have been doing a lot of thinking. Not the forced kind. The kind that just happens when you are sitting on damp grass, surrounded by trees that look way too tall to be real, with water nearby and nothing demanding your attention. That kind…
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It’s not always roses, but that’s okay
In 2019 I nearly went blind from severe swelling to my optic nerve from my papilledemas. In addition to the paps, I had this rare neurological condition called Idiopathic intracranial hypertension. To this day I still see several neurologists for it to make sure everything is all gravy. The cause…
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How Ruth Weatherford Quit the 9-to-5 and Built a Thriving Art Business
How many of us sit under fluorescent lights, daydreaming about leaving it all behind to chase something we actually care about? Too many of us. Ruth Weatherford didn’t just dream. She acted. I first met Ruth over Instagram. Her work caught my eye, but her perspective on building a business…
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The Secret to Transforming Your Life
The new year is just days away and everywhere you look, people are throwing links, lists, and “life-changing” products your way. Detox teas, planners, fitness gadgets, apps that promise to totally transform your life. And yeah, some of it might help—but let me give you some unsolicited advice that matters…
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The Power of Being True to Yourself: Steps to Authentic Living
Living your truth isn’t about inspirational quotes or posting your “real self” on Instagram. It’s messy, complicated, and sometimes terrifying, but it’s also the only way to feel fully alive. For years, I tried to fit into molds that weren’t mine. I said yes when I wanted to say no,…
The Girl in Gucci Glasses 