#BeReal – JULIE ANDERSON

I am truly honored to have Julie Anderson as my #BeReal guest today.    FEARLESSLY VULNERABLE “To live exuberantly–to fully know and be fully known by another—we must be prepared to illuminate the dark spots in our most intimate relationships and in our selves.” –Arianna Huffington, On Becoming Fearless   When I was a little…

SHE IS MY LOVE

She doesn’t think about tomorrow Or fret about what life has in store Right now, she just believes in me   She doesn’t think about the bills Or worry which brand is cheaper Because, for now I am her needs   She doesn’t understand my reasoning For denying her so many of her desires But…

#BeReal – ALLIE BURKE

My #BeReal guest today is Allie Burke. Allie is one of my favorite people to follow on facebook maybe because she looks like I would imagine my own daughter will look when she grows up. Not only is she gorgeous she is a strong woman and a force for good. I recently read her book…

#BeReal – JESI SCOTT

My #BeReal guest today is Jesi Scott. What would your soul look like if it could be seen? Jesi has a lot to say and it’s all very deeply personal and thought provoking. Thank you Jesi for writing for this series.  For being so vulnerable. This is me when I was about 13 or 14: This is…

#BeReal – CAROLYN AND ALYSSA BRIGGS

My #BeReal guests today are Carolyn Briggs and her daughter Alyssa. Yesterday Carolyn’s father, Don, shared what being real meant to him and a few weeks ago her sister, Jennifer, shared her #BeReal story. Today Carolyn and her daughter Alyssa would like to share their story.  Please… leave them a comment and show your support for their bravery and…

#BeReal – JACQUELINE CIOFFA

My #BeReal guest today is Jacqueline Cioffa. I first noticed this lovely lady on the The Lithium Chronicles. She is another mental health advocate. It’s hard enough for most of us to piece together the real us but imagine being in the modeling industry. An industry dressing you up and asking you to portray their…

#BeReal – LORRIE HELLCAT BAMFORD

My #BeReal guest today is Lorrie Hellcat Bamford. Lorrie is someone I met offline in a ClubFitz class.  ClubFitz is an amazing hip hop class with two incredible charismatic and energetic instructors who inspire the REAL in those who take their class.  I immediately fell in like with Lorrie and her demeanor.   She has…

#BeReal – KATE TILTON

My #BeReal guest today is Kate Tilton. I am so appreciative of the response I’ve had with this series.  I hope you guys are enjoying getting to know some new people. I have to thank Rachel Thompson for today’s guest. Kate is an inspiration to other 21 year old women looking to change the world…

#BeReal – DARLA HALYK

My #BeReal guest today is Darla Halyk. I really love this beautiful soul.  She really is a very passionate person and you only have to read her blog to see it spill out of every pore. Whenever I see her avi pop up in facebook my automatic reaction is to smile.  Not only because she…