this quote gutted me
I'm reading The Life Impossible by Matt Haig and this quote made me feel heartbreak and joy at the same time: “We think we are lonely because we are often blind to the connections. But to be alive is to be a life. To be life. We are life. The same...
SoCurious Valentine’s Day Sale
I used to dream about having my own greeting card company. Now, I’m doing my first-ever Valentine’s Day sale. ❤️ These cards are tiny love letters to help you reconnect with your long distance besties. Use code LOVEJOY to get 8 cards for $30 (Saving $10 is very cute,...
My growth isn’t up for debate
Finding Your Joy Tip No. 001 Some people don’t misunderstand you. They understand you just fine… they just don’t like that you’ve changed. That’s their problem, not yours. Your joy requires evolution. Keep growing, keep shining. And the right people will...
Small Business Diaries: My 2025 Goals as a Creative Entrepreneur
I spent years building my creative career, and then… poof. Everything fell apart. So, I did what any rational person would do—I completely started over. New business, new mindset, new… everything. This video is a deep dive into what happened, what I’ve...
Reclaiming my fury
One of the greatest gifts of my healing journey is reclaiming my fury. Joy doesn’t erase other emotions—it coexists with them. It’s not a denial of the realities of anger, sadness, or fear. But a reminder that you can experience the full spectrum of emotions and still...
Your affirmations for this week
Here are your affirmations for this week. Fear won’t stop this progress I am destined to do great things I am taking back my power Which one are you keeping?
Here’s why you’re not reaching your goals (and how to fix that)
Here’s a harsh truth: You’re probably not reaching your goals, and there’s a reason why. It’s not because you’re lazy or unmotivated. It's because you need a system that works for your unique brain. Here are 3 planning strategies that ACTUALLY worked for...
I wrote a letter to my younger self
This year, I’m moving slow. No rushing. No frenzy. Just deliberate daily action pointed towards my goals. For me, the new year doesn’t really start until March anyway. So, I wrote you a poem. A gentle reminder: you’re not in survival mode anymore. It’s...
dear 2025
This is usually the week I’d share a big, over-the-top recap of the year. But... 2024? It’s been A LOT. Like, cram-18-years-of-character-development-into-12-months kind of a lot. So instead of grinding through the final week of the year, I’ve leaned into something...
10 life lessons I wish I knew sooner
I’ll never forget that moment. I was sitting on the couch with my boyfriend at the time. We’d done mushrooms, and as I rambled on about feeling stuck, unsure of what to do next, he hit me with it: “What do you think is standing in the way of reaching your dreams?” It...
This is proof that childhood dreams can come true.
https://youtu.be/vd_Nk9Lb1uA?si=3EKyp83ryxyAkhpG Next year I turn 40, and I just had my first solo art show. This weekend was a major milestone in my journey as an artist. “Joy is the Revolution” was all about hope, community, and reconnection. Leading up to the...
The world doesn’t need more fear
The world doesn’t need more fear; it needs more joy. Joy that heals. Joy that connects. Joy that dares to believe that we are the only ones that can save us now. So let that light shine—full wattage. Be the spark, the creator, the heartbeat of something greater....
How to combat negative self talk
Negative thoughts are like uninvited guests—they show up, but you don’t have to entertain them. Here’s how to guide your inner voice toward kindness: 1. Write it out.Jot down your feelings to release them. Challenge negative thoughts by reframing them with a positive...
I’m choosing joy instead
Sometimes life throws you curveballs—in the best way. Like your favorite song randomly playing just when you needed it. Or sunlight sneaking through the trees, reminding you that you’re a part of something bigger. Or a stranger’s kind smile on a day when you’re barely...
10 reasons why joy is the revolution
Good morning, sunshine Here are 10 reasons why joy is the revolution 1. Joy dismantles fear. It makes room for courage. 2. Joy creates connection. It’s the glue of community. 3. Joy elevates purpose. It reminds us why we keep going. 4. Joy rewires the...
optimism isn’t blind faith
Good morning, sunshine Yesterday, a client asked me: “How are you so optimistic right now?” At the time, I didn’t have an answer. But this morning, I had a realization that I hope brings you a little hope. I’ve had my share of resets. Switching careers. Falling...
Let’s take a temperature check
Good morning, sunshine How many decisions does it take to overwhelm a human?About 35,000 a day—at least, that’s the average number most people make. Tiny ones, like what to wear or what to eat. And big ones, like how to spend your time or your energy. It’s no wonder...
permission to reset
Good morning, sunshine What if today was the day you gave yourself permission to reset? Not because you’re broken, but because you’re ready. Ready to let go of the extra weight you’ve been carrying. Ready to reclaim your joy. A reset isn’t about wiping the...
joy is the revolution
Good morning, sunshine When something shatters, you have two choices: You can piece it back together,or you can build something new from the rubble. Our country is aching for a reset. But real change? It’s not starting at the top. That change will come from people...
joy is a form of resistance
Good morning sunshine, I used to think the opposite of fear was love. So I lived my life with so much love.I gave it freely and earnestly.I loved my neighbor.I treated them with kindness. But some people will always hate me—because I’m Black,because I’m gay,because I...
We can’t heal what we don’t face.
Good morning sunshine, We can’t heal what we don’t face. Grieving the loss of American ideals takes courage, but it’s a step towards change. Here’s a framework for processing this moment of collective grief. Acknowledge the pain: Feel the heartbreak—it’s real and...
election day
Good morning sunshine, Today is a hard day to choose joy. So we grieve—we let those feelings settle. Then, we get up again and turn pain into purpose. We recommit to using our voices and our actions to reflect what we believe in, to live our values every day. The...
…waiting on you to love yourself
So much of my self-love journey is about fully accepting myself, exactly as I am. Recently, I posted a series of content that made one thing clear: my inner critic is dead. Here’s how you can silence your inner critic, too. Make something—and whether it’s good or...
here’s why I love halloween
Halloween is a beautiful reminder that we’re all capable of reinvention. It invites us to step outside our everyday norms and become whoever—or whatever—we’ve dreamed up. It’s a celebration of imagination, a night when creativity truly takes the spotlight. What are...