Let's catch up!!!

Grab your coffee and let's chit chat 🫶

Okay, girlies, it’s time for a yap sesh because we need to catch UP. It has been a minute since my last post, and I want to know how everyone is doing. Yes, this is my formal invitation for you to yap with me in the comments.

So let’s get into it, shall we?

What I’ve been up to!

In April, my husband and I went to see my in-laws, and we went to the cutest farmer’s market in their hometown. We also spent time at an antique store and celebrated Easter with the whole family.

May has been so much fun! I got to spend a long weekend with my mom and sister to celebrate my mom’s 60th birthday! We roamed around a giant flea market, picked up lots of coffee, and watched a Nancy Meyers movie.

I had a fun little friend date last week where we grabbed coffee & tea, took some cute pictures, and made little clay magnets (that we still have to paint, glaze, and magnetize lol).

Reading, watching, listening

I’m currently reading "Just for the Summer" by Abby Jimenez (I absolutely love her books, and I’m really enjoying this one so far!) I was shocked when she recently revealed that all of her books have been written on her phone. She has never had a formal writing space. She mentioned that one of her fans’ favorite scenes was written while in line at the grocery store. 

All of my excuses are now gone thanks to Abby Jimenez.

I also checked out Pamela Anderson’s cookbook “I Love You” from my local library the other day, and the whole book just feels like home. It’s such a cozy vibe!

I am watching Modern Family (which has become my new comfort show) and I’m rewatching all of my comfort movies with my husband, who hasn’t seen them all yet! I also just got finished watching The Summer I Turned Pretty series after reading all the books last summer. And before you ask, yes, I’m team Connie baby.

I also want to mention my comfort YouTube creator, Kenna Marie. I love to watch her while editing, and she puts me in a productive, get-stuff-done mood.

Podcasts I’m listening to include Khloe Kardashian’s new Khloe in Wonderland podcast, anything goes with emma chamberlain, and the occasional Call Her Daddy pod.

The artists I have on repeat rn are Taylor Swift (of course), Ariana Grande, Gracie Abrams, Sabrina Carpenter, and Selena Gomez (been stanning her since the Kiss & Tell album). So, yeah, just a lot of pop girlies and I’m loving it.

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Work talk

Lately, I’ve been working on my business. If you didn’t know, I’m a freelance writer and editor in the lifestyle, home, and career space and have been in the media industry for four years now. I officially launched my freelance writing business in January. I am absolutely loving it and am so passionate about growing my business.

Here are a few of my accomplishments from my first two quarters in business:

• Have gained 3 clients (almost 4🤞)

• My first commerce roundup was published on BuzzFeed

• Have had 8 pitches accepted & 5 articles assigned

• Made my first $5k (I’m in shock writing this number!)

• Have met so many cool people

Besides pitching and trying to gain a few new clients, I’ve been working on my personal branding, which was a resolution I set out to do at the beginning of this year. I just gave my branding a refresh on LinkedIn, and so happy about it. I finally feel like it feels like me.

Also, quick aside: Please feel free to shoot me a LinkedIn connection request if we aren’t already connected.

My next big business goal is to create a portfolio website showcasing my work. So, stay tuned for that.

Here are a few of my recently published articles if you’d like to check them out:

• Stop Hitting the Snooze Button and Have a More Productive Day, With These Expert Tips (SUCCESS)

• 25 Target Accessories That’ll Elevate Any Outfit (BuzzFeed)

• Strategically Selecting a Board of Directors: The Key to Helping Your Growing Company Succeed (SUCCESS)

• Here’s What to Consider Before Dating Your Co-Worker, According to an HR Director (SUCCESS)

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Reflection section <3

I posted about this on LinkedIn the other day, but I wanted to talk about it here too. You really don’t have to have everything figured out before you go after your dreams.

I started my freelance business last January, but I could have started a few months earlier. I had actually turned down some opportunities at the time because I didn’t feel “ready.” The truth is (here comes the big pill you’ll have to swallow), you’ll never be ready. There will always be something you don’t quite have figured out.

I’ve learned that the best thing you can do for yourself is just go for it and figure out the hard stuff along the way. It’s much easier to figure those things out (*cough* business taxes *cough*) if you actually have to do them. The cocoon is cozy, but your wings are ready 🦋

So, how are YOU doing? What have you been up to? I want to know everything. Let’s catch up in the comments! :)

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