What’s your passion? I have many: writing, reading, pencil-making, procrastibaking, hoarding stationary. But even as a multi-passionate creative, something that singularly moves me, that gets-me-out-of-the-bed-in-the-morning fervor, is the desire to share women’s stories. As I’ve come to know and rub…
I know we all hate on the internet sometimes, and that’s valid. But so often, I find myself in awe of the amazing ways that the internet helps us to connect with people from all over the world. Especially now,…
Uhm, GUYS? *screams* I am so excited (like, !!!!!-level excited) to introduce you to today’s Talking Shop feature, a gal that I’ve known for about five minutes and already want to be bffs with. Not only is she a incredibly…
WHO RUN THE WORLD? GIRLS. It’s Women’s History Month, y’all. Basically, the best month of the year. As we take this time to celebrate and honor the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society, we are reminded that…
I loved college. I loved the independence, the learning, the home I created at the base of the mountains. I also formed some incredible friendships with so many people I love and admire. Alex Burch is one of those people.…
When I was serving as a missionary in Mozambique, I spent lots of time sharing my love of the gospel of Jesus Christ, learning, and forming relationships with some of the most wonderful souls I have had the blessing to…
Last year, I traveled to Provo, Utah, for the annual Storymakers Conference. It’s always a trip I look forward to, not only because I learn so much about the craft of writing and get fueled anew in my writing projects,…
Olivia Herrick is one of my favorite people to follow. Not only is she an amazing designer — her work gives me alllll the heart eyes — but she’s seriously wise. Her perspectives on her business and burnout and building…
One of the most important things I’m learning in this phase of my life is that motherhood doesn’t have to be an EITHER/OR decision. It doesn’t have to be all diapers and sacrifice forever and ever amen. Being a mother…
Everyone say it with me: YAAAAAAAASSSSS. Feels good, right? I bet you’re ready to conquer the world. I know I am. It just feels good. And it’s the perfect way to introduce today’s Talking Shop spotlight: Erin Garcia of Feed…
One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned in motherhood is how important it is to find and cultivate your own unique identity. When you’re utterly and completely knee-deep in taking care of someone else every second of every day, it’s…
blog link Growing up in northern Virginia was the best. Not only was DC my next-door neighbor (elementary school field trips to the famous museums were the norm), but I felt close to so many important events and places. I…
