Ah, mornings – the battleground where dreams of productivity and wellness collide with the snooze button. In this article, we'll discuss how to start and commit to a perfect morning routine. There was a time when I always found myself waking up and already feeling...
I’ve got some fun news.
After a pretty rough start to the summer, I'm happy to have some good news to share. I am thrilled to announce that I was selected to join the 2023-24 cohort of the Long Table Collective with five other phenomenal creative professionals, including: @gkjcreates,...
The little-known tv shows that low-key changed my life
After coming across a tweet that listed underrated shows the author didn't believe people watched, I felt inspired to create my own list. Popular - A dramatic comedy set in a high school where rival queen bees become stepsisters. This show had my friend group in...
My life’s goal is to create 1 million smiles
My mission as an artist is to create a more beautiful world by sharing uplifting content that inspires and educates. That’s why I’ve designed Joy Bombs affirmation cards. They’re more than just a product - they're a message of hope and encouragement. When you use...
Let’s talk about boundaries
When I first started learning about boundaries, I just wanted to protect myself. I didn't want to get hurt again…ever. So I put up walls to shut out all the potential pain. But in order to love – truly and fully – I had to learn that you can create...
This is your invitation
This is your invitation. To dream.To believe.To grow. Because all the magic lives in youdreaming, believing, and growing. keep growing. AN INTERESTING LINK When you think of keeping a journal, I’m sure the first thing that comes to mind is the traditional “Dear Diary”...
I am Enough
In your most challenging moments, it’s easy to fall back into old patterns. But these mantras will help you navigate change and uncertainty. Click now to read the post AN INTERESTING LINK Self-care is not selfish…it is necessary. Here are some quick...
How to feel more connected
The older I get, the more I value genuine connections. The type of connections that are willing to listen to you vent. Not afraid to disagree sometimes. And willing to call you out when you're out of line. Those are the relationships that are...
feelings are real, but they are not facts
Feelings are real, but they’re not always facts. You might feel unloved, but that doesn't mean that you’re unlovable. You might feel confused, but that doesn’t mean you won’t find clarity. You might feel behind, but that doesn’t mean...
you’ve changed
As humans, we are in a consistent state of perpetual change. Life throws us curveballs. And either we expand. Or we contract. We bounce back. Or we stay stagnant. We choose to find the joy. Or we choose to linger in the pain. Change is inevitable. The only...
From Fear to Freedom: The Transformative Power of Allowing Yourself to be Vulnerable
When it comes to building meaningful connections with others, vulnerability is key. As researcher and author Brené Brown has shown, being open and honest about our thoughts, feelings, and experiences can lead to deeper and more fulfilling relationships. But for many...
SoCurious By the numbers – A 2022 Recap
2022 was a year of new beginnings. A year of significant growth, meaningful change, and beautiful new adventures. I got a book deal, quit my fulltime job, and committed to 6 months of making content, so I could truly find my voice and create things that I genuinely...
Ask Me Anything About Being a Creative Director
Okay, so you’re creative. And you can direct stuff? You should definitely be a creative director. I got some questions on my Instagram and realized that yall are so curious about my creative career, so in today’s video I’m going to answer all your questions about...
August 2022: Justin’s Business and Life Review
Hey there, beautiful humans! I’m starting a new monthly tradition where I share a behind the scenes peek into my business and life review. I’ll share the highlights, the challenges, what I’ve recently created, what I’m currently consuming, and some goals for the...
Self-Care Advice from POC Creators
This article has compiled practical self-care advice from POC creators in one comprehensive list to encourage you to live your best life. You spend a lot of time on your work. You spend a lot of time on your family and friends. But how much time to you take to focus...
How to Find Your Purpose
Controversial opinion. Life is not about finding happiness. Life is about learning to live in your purpose. Your purpose is your contribution to the world through your behaviors, decisions, and actions. It’s the way you spend your time that feels the most important to...
Here’s why you need a hobby and ideas for hobbies to try
There was a time in my life when I was overwhelmingly busy. Where I felt like I’d never have enough time to tackle my weekly chores, let alone a regular leisure activity that I actually enjoyed. But then I started keeping a log of how much time I spent watching tv and...
Here are our favorite links from June
Every issue of the SoCurious newsletter includes links to interesting things I found on the internet. Here's a recap of my favorite links from June. A life update: Mercury is out of retrograde. So now you can start blaming yourself when things go wrong. J/k we can...