Meet Leah!

Some people come into this world feeling everything a little more deeply. I’ve always been one of them.

The work I do today grew out of my own journey of learning to love my body, trust my voice, and embrace the parts of myself I once felt disconnected from. What started as personal healing slowly became something I felt called to share with other women.

Hi, I'm Leah!

I’m from a small town — but there’s nothing small about me. For a long time I felt like I was too much. Too emotional. Too sensitive. Too intense. I grew up with the sense that I needed to quiet myself down, make myself easier to understand, easier to like, easier to fit into the world around me.

But deep down I always knew there was something bigger inside of me. This journey I’ve been on has really been about reclamation.

Taking my voice back. Sharing my story. Owning the depth of who I am. Holding space for others to do the same. Because for a long time, I didn’t feel like I had safe places to be my full, deeply feeling, authentic self.

The Journey

In 2016, I became sober. And sobriety changed everything.

For the first time, I had to truly learn how to live inside my own body. I had to learn how to sit with my emotions, regulate my nervous system, and take care of myself in ways I never had before.

Through coaches, teachers, and spaces that were held for me, I was introduced to practices that helped me reconnect with myself — practices that showed me there was a way to live confidently in a deeply feeling, deeply emotional body like mine.

Movement became a huge part of that healing. Shortly after getting sober, I discovered dance fitness. I wasn’t someone who grew up as a dancer, but something about moving my body to music unlocked something inside of me. It helped me move emotions through my body that words couldn’t reach.

Eventually I became a dance fitness instructor and an intuitive yoga teacher, and I began to understand the incredible power movement has to help us process, release, and reconnect with ourselves.

Through movement I also began to reconnect with my body as a woman — discovering the freedom, sensuality, and power that live inside of us when we allow ourselves to fully inhabit our bodies.

Those experiences changed my life.

Owning my Gifts

Over time I realized something powerful. The parts of me I once tried to hide were actually my gifts.

My depth.
My sensitivity.
My ability to feel deeply.
My ability to see people fully.

Those are not weaknesses. They are the very things that allow me to hold space for others. When someone feels truly safe — when they feel seen, supported, and accepted exactly as they are — something incredible happens. They begin to see themselves differently.

And somewhere along the way, I realized your girl was not built for a nine-to-five box. I had to create a life that actually felt good and aligned with who I am — and self-love became a huge part of making that possible.

The Work I Do Now

I’ve always been an artist at heart. Photography was something I dreamed about long before I imagined the path my life would take.

But now my work holds a deeper layer.

I’m a photographer.
I’m a space holder.
I’m someone who believes deeply in the power of connection, art, and self-love.

The work I create now comes from everything I’ve lived through — the heartbreak, the healing, the reclamation of remembering who the hell I am.

Through photography, movement, coaching, and shared spaces, I create experiences where women can reconnect with themselves and see their own beauty and power reflected back to them.

My Mission

My mission is simple, but it runs deep in my heart. I want to help create a safer world. Because I truly believe the more we love ourselves, the safer the world around us becomes.

When we feel confident in our bodies, when we trust our voices, when we know our worth, we show up differently — with more compassion, more honesty, and more love for the people around us. And if I’m being honest, this mission started long before I ever had the words for it.

I was the 10-year-old girl riding her bike around town, listening to "Where Is the Love" by the Black Eyed Peas on repeat, wondering why the world could be so cruel and wishing it could be kinder. I’ve always been the person saving the little critters, standing up for the underdog, and wanting people to treat each other with more compassion.

That part of me never went away. It simply grew into the work I do now.

An Invitation

The Awakened Goddess is simply an invitation.

An invitation to remember who you are.

An invitation to step into your power.

An invitation to take up space in a world that has often told women to be smaller, quieter, nicer, more perfect.

I believe we are so much more than that. We have voices. We have power in our bodies. We have depth, creativity, emotion, and brilliance that deserve to be expressed.

And I want to help create spaces where women can reclaim that. Because I know what it’s like to search for those spaces. And I want to give to other women what once took me so long to find.

If you’re here, I’m so glad you are. You’re not too much. You’re just waking up.

With so much love and gratitude,

Leah

Relationships have a way of breaking you open. They hold up a mirror and show you the parts of yourself you’ve avoided — what you’ve allowed, where your boundaries were missing, what you believed you deserved. They challenge your self-worth, your patterns, and the ways you’ve learned to survive. But they also invite you to grow — to look at yourself and this other human beside you, and decide that learning each other is worth the discomfort.

Lately, I’ve been choosing happiness. Choosing presence. Choosing to be my full self, even when it makes others uncomfortable. And in doing that, I’ve fallen more in love with life — and with the home we’ve created together.

It’s not perfect. But it’s real. And it’s ours.

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Happy Samhain 🖤✨️🍂🌙

Bring on the dark. Winter for me is about turning inward — meeting the parts of myself I used to hide and showing them love too. The darkness doesn’t scare me anymore; it’s where my power lives. The light is easy to love, but the real magic happens when you can look your shadows in the eye and still say, damn… she is beautiful and powerful as hell 🔥

Fully alive in her sexy feminine energy — raw, sensual, and unafraid of the dark.

When I stopped trying to be easy to love.

When I stopped trying to be easy to love, I realized easy was never the goal. We are not meant to be simple or convenient—we are complex, intense, magical beings with layers, emotions, and this deep, feminine force within us.

For so long, I tried to be palatable… to make others comfortable… to soften my truth so it wouldn’t be “too much.” But love isn’t meant to be tidy. It’s meant to be true.

I had to learn that the love I give is big, infinite, and powerful. And that I never need to accept breadcrumbs just to be chosen. I’m not “hard to love”—I’m just not for those unwilling or unable to love themselves.

One of the books that helped me understand this was The Mastery of Love by Don Miguel Ruiz. He writes that the love we share with others is only as deep as the love we hold within ourselves. You can’t give what you haven’t allowed yourself to feel.

So, this is the mission I carry with The Awakened Goddess: to remind women that being real, raw, and authentic might make you harder to love for those who want comfort over truth—but it will make you magnetic to those who can meet you in your depth.

You’re not here to fit inside anyone’s box. You’re here to be fully, unapologetically you.

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Just a virgo and her screenshots ✌️

I’m going through a shift. A shift from proving to existing. From looking outside myself for answers to trusting what’s within. From rushing to surrendering to the process. I’m learning how to be motivated without needing to prove my worth, to draw inspiration not from the desire to belong but from the deeper pull of purpose. It’s a new kind of peace — one that doesn’t demand, it simply is. But also it’s been hard af, your girl has been putting in the work and is simultaneously ready for a nap and excited for what’s to come ✨️

I’ve been noticing how my relationship with my emotions mirrors the relationships I attract. When I’ve seen my emotions as a burden, I’ve found people who treat them that way too.

Somewhere along the way, I learned that feeling deeply made me “too much.” So I tried to manage it, soften it, make it easier for everyone else to hold. But it always ends the same — the people who can’t sit with their own emotions struggle to sit with mine.

And I’m starting to see… my emotions aren’t the problem. They’re my gift.

What if our emotions were never meant to be fixed or hidden? What if they were meant to be seen, felt, shared — even when it’s messy?

What would shift if you stopped trying to protect others from your feelings and just let them exist?

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What I see through my lens isn’t perfection, it’s presence. One of my favorite parts of photography is capturing emotion—the raw, unfiltered beauty of being human. I love watching people let their guard down, move freely, play, and connect. It’s in those moments of laughter, stillness, or quiet affection that the magic really happens. Through my lens, I see people remembering why they’re there—to celebrate a moment in time, their love, their story, and themselves.

When I do mirror work, it’s more than just the naked dances. Sometimes it’s moving through a trigger, facing an old wound, and reminding that inner inside me that she’s still loved and important. It’s looking myself in the eye and saying, I see you. I love you. It’s not always pretty, but it’s real—and every time, I come home to myself a little more. #selflovecoach #mirrorwork #innerchildwork

There’s so much more to being healthy than just the physical. True wellness includes your emotional, mental, and spiritual health — your connection with the earth, your body, and the energy around you.

Lately, I’ve gained some weight — but I’ve also been moving through a lot. I’ve been breaking cycles, having breakthroughs, and doing deep work that no one sees. I’ve been making choices that align with the life I actually want to live, not the one I’m told I should.

It wasn’t always like this for me. In the past, the moment I noticed weight gain, I’d hurry to “fix it.” I’d slip into old patterns of trying to fit into an image of beauty that’s always changing. Now, I’m learning to slow down. To look at where I need attention and go there — mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and even environmentally.

And instead of shaming the weight gain, I’m coming back to the practices that help me appreciate the body I’m in. I’m learning to love the curves, the softness, and the sensuality of this body. Getting naked and dancing in the mirror. Letting my body move, breathe, and exist without judgment.

I am woman — and therefore I am magic and powerful, not because I’m trying to prove anything, but because I know it.

Right now, what feels healthy for me is focusing on my mental and emotional balance, surrounding myself with peace, and nurturing the parts of me that can’t be seen in a mirror.

I’m realizing there’s so much more to life than worrying about a little belly softness, dimples on the back of my thighs, or my butt not being as plump as it once was. Those things don’t define health, happiness, or worth.

Health, for me, looks like self-trust. It looks like listening to my body and choosing presence over perfection. It’s remembering that growth takes energy — and sometimes our bodies change to hold what we’re carrying and releasing.

So here’s your reminder to slow down. To notice the magic in the little things — the way the light hits your face, the way the wind moves through your hair. You are art. You are life. You are magic. 🌿

This week — the one before my cycle — is often when those “what’s the point?” thoughts start creeping in. The doubt. The heaviness. The feeling that maybe I’ll never reach my goals or live the dream life I imagine. But as I lay here this morning, the sun shining on my face, I realized… I am living my dream life.

It doesn’t have to look perfect. It’s in the way the light hits my eyes, the way my little dog curl up beside me, the morning texts, the family group chat, and the sisterhood that surrounds me. It’s in getting ready for a meeting that’s an investment in myself and my business.

I’m remembering I am worth it. Life will always have its ups and downs — and when you’re deeply in tune with your emotions, it can feel overwhelming. But that’s what makes it real.

Coming back to the moment, I remember how far I’ve come and why I started chasing this dream in the first place. I wanted freedom, creativity, connection, art — and I’ve found all of that. I’m living it right now.

I’m sharing this vulnerable moment because people often see the bubbly, positive posts. But life is messy — and there’s beauty in that mess. You can’t truly see the light without being willing to look at the shadows. The sadness, the self-doubt, the tender parts are all part of the full spectrum of life.

So this morning, as I sit cozy on the couch with sunlight spilling across my face, I’m taking it all in. A deep breath before the coffee, before the day begins — a reminder that the dream doesn’t start somewhere else. It’s right here.

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This month is 9 years sober! 9 years!!! Best decision I have ever made. 🔥 #noalcoholneeded #soberlife #feelitall #youdontneedalcoholtohavefun

I didn’t realize how much putting together a highlight reel of this year would hit me. Every session feels so special to me—the conversations, the smiles, the laughs—each one takes me right back to the moment of capturing it.

The love I feel looking at these photos is unreal, and seeing all the beautiful humans I’ve been able to work with this year makes my heart so full. This year has been pretty incredible as I’ve leaned more into my art, my creativity, and work that feels so purposeful. And so grateful to those on this journey with me! ✨️💕🥹

Work and play. I had some big emotions today—rage, frustration—so I let them move through me in some outside work 😌

If you know me now, you probably see the softness, love, and radiance I carry. But what you might not know is that before that, there was anger, rage, defensiveness, and a lot of protecting my heart in the only ways I knew how. Growth didn’t come from skipping over those emotions—it came from learning healthier ways to feel them, move them, and release them.

So today, I gave you a little fun photo shoot, 😏 because I was feeling like a baddie. (Of course I had to shake that ass) And I want to remind you: nobody gets to a lighter, softer place without walking through the heaviness first. Most of the time, we start in the messy, unhealthy places before we reach a better one. You have to want the growth, and you have to allow yourself to feel it all.

I’m not perfect. I’m not positive all the time. I still get angry, sad, and heavy. That’s the reality—the rawness. The difference now is that I honor my emotions, I let them be felt, and I move them through in ways that support me. No shame for the rage.

Put the fishnets on. Dance in the mirror. Feel good in your own skin. Own it. Love yourself.

For so long, I believed that if I was too sensual, too sexy, I wouldn’t be safe—or I’d be looked down on. What I’ve come to realize is that tapping into this feminine, sensual, sexy energy has actually given me more confidence. It’s allowed me to own my power—the power of being a woman.

This is part of my practice. Part of accepting and loving myself. I am an artist, and my body is art—so why wouldn’t I embrace that? When I put on fishnets, when I feel sexy, when I move my body and shake my ass, I’m tapping into that magic. I don’t do it for anyone else. I do it for me—and maybe to inspire other women to tap into their own power.

There is no shame in being in your body. No shame in wanting to feel sexy, to move your hips, to exist fully. There’s a sacredness in it. And that’s what I’m tapping into.

One of the practices I use when my mind feels chaotic is intuitive movement. It feels really nice to get up in the morning and stretch—it feels like the perfect time to add in movement. We hold a lot of emotion in our hips, so I tend to shake mine, but I also let myself feel, give myself love, and really connect with my body in appreciation. I tune into the music, the flow of it, and the flow of my body—tapping into that femininity of movement, while also holding a safe container for myself like in yoga.

This daily practice has been so transformative. There’s tightness in my muscles that needs to release, but there’s also tightness in my emotional world that needs to let go too. Don’t underestimate the power of moving your body—of coming back into your body and out of your mind.

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After going to Detroit, I brought that energy with me into class yesterday. It was such a good reminder — sexy isn’t about anyone else. Sexy is how you feel in your body. It’s the outfit you feel good in. It’s how you move. How you see yourself. How you embody that feeling. And it looks different for everyone because it’s unique to you.

For me, dancing, sharing, and teaching is all about channeling that energy and helping other women tap into their own.

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My birthday weekend was filled with so much love 😍💗🔥✨️💕

Feeling so very grateful for this life of mine, lets go 33!!

This morning I felt like I needed a picture of something that felt so me. I felt beautiful… in my underwear and muck boots.

Usually what I post is more of the soft, traditionally “feminine” or sexy side of me. But this is me too — a little weird, a little quirky, a little rough around the edges. And this is still feminine, its still sexy. This is still beautiful. This is still what a woman looks like.

Beauty isn’t in the fixing — it’s in being real and authentic, exactly as I am.

For over the last 6 years or so I carried a mindset of “fixing myself” as if I was broken. But that’s no longer the goal. This season of my life is about acceptance. About moving with love. About wanting better for myself — not because I’m not enough now, but because I already am. (Even in my whitey tighties 😏)

I feel a shift coming. Stepping into the unknown with trust in myself and that everything is working for me. ✨️ #year33begins

I am so lucky to have a family like you 🥹💕✨️

Hiiii its my birthdayyyy!!

33 trips around the sun. So many lessons learned, so many people I’ve met, so much love I’ve been given. I’ve seen beautiful places and had experiences that shaped me into who I am today. I’m grateful for where I’m at and excited for where I’m going.

This year, I don’t have a big profound statement to share—just a simple truth: I’ve been learning to be more present. My mind often drifts to the future or back to the past, but I’ve realized how important it is to soak in this exact moment.

So for my birthday this year, I just want to be here, surrounded by love, and celebrate the people in my life.

Also feeling myself, girllllll this dark hair I am loving it !! Each year I feel I become more and more myself and who I want to be rather than who I am told to be!! 🎉🥳✨️🔥👑😘

Today is the first day of my birthday week 👑✨️🧚‍♀️

Feeling into all the magic that is me and all around me ✨️

I am genuinely so happy getting to dress up and be able to take the day to play 🧚‍♀️🪄🧙‍♀️✨️👑 #renaissancefair2025

I’ve learned to love my hips. I keep a mirror next to my bed, and part of my routine was to wake up, look at myself, and appreciate my body—my curves, my belly, the skin I’m in. One morning I took a picture because I loved the way my hips looked in that pose.

Then I got a message from my bully saying I looked like I had to pee. It was just a dig, because sometimes people want to bring you down when they’re not happy with their own lives. But it hit me, because the whole reason I was taking those pictures was to appreciate myself.

I realized I haven’t taken a picture like that in a while—not because of that comment, just because of life and everything else going on. But last night I played dress-up, and I was feeling really good in my body for the first time in a while. So I took these pictures, and I’m going to share them.

Because my body is art. And when I’m scrolling, if I see someone feeling themselves and sharing it, I celebrate them. I don’t judge or label—I celebrate. So today, I’m going to do the same for myself.

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How do you do this fit check thing?! #authenticityme

Just me shaking my tail feather to the ac unit 😂 #letthatlightshine

Today has been one of those days that makes me pause and feel really grateful for where I’m at. I promised myself I’d start practicing more self-validation, and this week I followed through. I had therapy this morning, drove an hour to take another step in caring for my mental health, and later I met with a mom and her senior daughter about photos.

What meant the most to me was hearing why they chose me—because months ago I told the mom how great she did in her very first Turn Up class, and that stuck with her. She wanted someone who could help her daughter feel good in her skin, and that’s exactly the kind of work I love to do.

I sat with her daughter, got to know her likes and dislikes, and shared some of myself too. It reminded me again how powerful it is to just be yourself. The people who are meant to work with you will be drawn to you—not because you’re the loudest or the flashiest, but because you’re authentic. Sometimes my gratitude or love might feel “too much” for some, but for the ones who need it, it’s exactly right.

So tonight I’ve been sitting in my little safe corner, looking at photos I took today, and just appreciating myself—not comparing to other photographers, but honoring my ability to really see people and bring out their emotions in my work. That’s my brag for the day. What's yours?!

My favorite time of year 💙

#virgobaby #virgoseason

Sometimes I get caught up in thinking I have to always be positive or have something valuable to share—but the truth is, life holds both light and heavy moments. In each of these pictures, there’s genuine joy, but right before or after those moments, there were other feelings too.

Both can exist at the same time. These last couple of months have been full of that mix—laughter and joy alongside heaviness and hard days. I’m reminding myself that it’s okay to have days where I don’t feel so bright.

I’m human, and so are the people around me. What matters is giving ourselves grace in those moments, noticing the little joys when they come, and remembering that both the light and the shadow belong.

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This month reminded me that growth is messy and beautiful all at once. I’m learning that my worth isn’t in proving or performing—it’s in standing firm in who I am, trusting myself, and loving the parts of me I used to hide. Raw, real, and still blooming. 🌱

📸 @mercer.images419

Everyone, meet Marty 🩵

Dogs hold such a special place in my heart. They remind me that I’m not too much—that it’s okay to be deep and emotional. They teach me to slow down, to enjoy the simple moments in nature or cuddled on the couch, to be patient, and to care for something beyond myself. Their unconditional love feels like the closest reflection of the depth of love I’ve found within me.

Marty is my first rescue and my first little boy, I’ll admit I felt some regret at first—wondering if I moved too quickly. But he’s already teaching me so much about myself, and continuing the lesson of boundaries, which he craves just as much as I do.

Here's too many years together!!

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Ps I have bundle called Pet Love, coaching call and photoshoot if you feel the same about your fur baby! @the.awakenedgoddess

So much of what I share here is me—my thoughts, my reflections, my story. But this is also a big part of my story: I wanted to create a life where I could spend more time with people who genuinely care about me, and who I care for in return. I wanted to make space for connection, for love, for laughter.

Over the past year, I’ve fallen deeply in love with this life I’ve created. Going back and putting this video together showed me just how much that intention has come to life. I’m surrounded by the most beautiful people and moments, and it feels like everything I once hoped for has bloomed into reality.

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I’ve been feeling the need to get creative and make art, but what I keep coming back to is that we are the art. Life itself is art. And even though there’s fear in being naked, vulnerable, and truly seen, there’s also so much beauty in stripping down to the core—where nothing is hidden and everything is real. ✨️

I am woman. And women create—whether it’s life itself or life within others. I am here to feel fully alive. Not just happiness, but the full spectrum of what it means to be human. It takes strength to face yourself, to know yourself, to hold your truth, and to show up in the world as you.

I know who the fuck I am and I am reclaiming all that power. 🔥

Just a Friday morning reminder of the beauty that is you. ✨️

My desires didn’t always feel safe. I learned that what I wanted was too much, that who I was was too much.

I was conditioned to believe that if I truly embraced my magic and my power, I would be alone or rejected, I would be too much for the world around me to love—and I know I’m not alone in this. I’ve witnessed so many women unlearning this belief, reclaiming what was always theirs. As I am unlearning myself.

Today, I chose to tap into my desires, to ask myself what I truly want from life. I made a cozy spot on the back porch, let the sun and its warmth give me life, and moved into meditation.

Four words came to me: peace, connection, art, and freedom. Freedom to be. Freedom to express. Freedom to live a life that fits exactly who I am—soft, deep, and compassionate.

Because I am no longer shrinking to fit—I am expanding to belong fully to myself. ✨️

(Also I love my titties and they wanted to feel the sunshine) 😎😘

Yesterday I played in the dirt. I felt beautiful and creative working with another artist 🥹❤️✨️🌻

**Reminder! So much importance and beauty in remembering to play. To plan things in your day that bring you pleasure and make you feel alive.

Have a full feeling beautiful day! ✨️

@mercer.images419

✨ Being able to create in my own space has always been a dream come true—it’s where my vision comes to life. ✨

Swipe to see my latest art creation and the magic that’s been flowing in my studio.

@beyoutifulsnapsphotography

Today I’m working from my little creative corner, leaning into the art of working softly—honoring how my brain works and choosing ways that feel good to me.

Getting to a place where my life actually feels good has all come back to self-love and self-acceptance. It’s powerful to realize we deserve the life we want, that joy and pleasure are not things we have to earn, and that our worth isn’t conditional—it’s already there.

Just a couple years ago, I was in a “stable” 9–5 that left me miserable, trying to mold myself into a system that didn’t fit. Now, I’m building my own system around how I naturally operate, and with each step, I gain more confidence. This, to me, is truly taking care of myself.

I believe the more we love and accept ourselves, the more kindness and compassion we bring into the world—toward people, nature, and all living beings. Helping others find that same self-love and acceptance is my way of making the world a better, safer place. ❤️

For a long time, I felt like my value lived outside of me—like I needed others to see and validate my voice, my abilities, and me as a whole. I chased that external approval, believing it was the proof I belonged.

But what I’ve come to realize is that my value has to start within me. I’ve learned to value my own voice, to honor my own abilities, and to know deep in my bones that I deserve to be here. I deserve the opportunities I’ve been given, and I don’t have to earn my place in this world. I get to exist, and that is enough. Just by being who I am, I bring so much to the table.

Learning this—and continuing to return to that truth—has been life-changing. It’s shifted how I see myself, how I move through relationships, how I show up in my work, and how I walk through the world.

You deserve to a live a life that feels good. ❤️

I am so damn proud of myself. I did something really hard and really scary today—and I faced it head on. I didn’t shut down. I didn’t run. I used the tools I’ve learned, leaned on my support system, and I did it. I showed up for myself. I advocated for what I needed. I spoke my truth even when it was hard. I didn’t abandon myself. Soaking in this feeling. ❤️✨️

Now time to dance it out ! 🔥💥✨️

There are days I feel like I just don’t fit in this world. Like my brain wasn’t built for the way things are “supposed” to work.

I’ve spent so much of my life trying to be more organized, more structured, more “put together”—but the version of organization I was taught feels like restriction. It drains me instead of supporting me. It’s the kind of structure rooted in hustle culture, school systems, and 9-to-5 rules. And honestly, it has never worked for me.

So I’ve been unlearning. Rebuilding. And finding a way to live and work that honors my mind and body—not one that constantly tells me I’m behind.

Because the truth is, I’m not broken. I’m just learning how to continue to hold space for myself. And from that place, I’m better able to hold space for others. Building a business. Supporting others. Creating safe spaces. It all starts with how I care for me.

And today in therapy, I was reminded of something that really landed: help can come from multiple directions. And I deserve peace. It’s not weak to receive support—it’s wise.

So if you’ve ever felt like your brain doesn’t work the way it “should,” maybe you’re not meant to fit into a broken system. Maybe you’re here to build something softer. Something more you.

And part of that softness might be asking for help—whether that’s therapy, community, rest, medication, or anything else that supports your well-being. There’s no shame in needing support. In fact, it’s one of the most self-loving things you can do.

This is self-acceptance. This is self-love.

What a community we’ve built here.
Teaching this class has brought me so much joy, connection, release, love, perspective, confidence, challenge, and beauty. I look around at these faces and just feel so much gratitude.

Not everyone will see the value you bring or how much heart you pour into what you do.
But you know who does?
The people in that room—who feel seen, celebrated, and safe to show up as they are.

I love you all so much. 💓

Most nights, I end the day feeling like I didn’t do enough. Like I should’ve gotten more done, felt more confident, had more clarity.

But the truth is—I care deeply. I give my all. And by the end of the day, I’m just… tired. Not broken. Not behind. Just human.

Sometimes it feels like I’m never going to figure it out. Like I’m moving through a world that wasn’t built for women like me—women who feel deeply, who lead with from the heart, who want to do things differently.

There’s so much love and intention in my chest…but sometimes it feels like I’m carrying the weight of it all. And in those moments, I wonder—why does it have to be this hard?

But I’m learning that maybe the problem isn’t me. Maybe I don’t need to have it all figured out to be worthy. Maybe I don’t need to constantly do more to prove my value.

Maybe I just need to keep showing up through the mess—with softness, with truth, with grace for myself. And maybe… that gets to be enough.

Front porch thoughts ❤️

Living a life that feels good—one rooted in love, where I can show up fully for the people I care about, and also allow myself to be supported in return. #auntlife

Movement has been one of the most powerful parts of my healing.

I wasn’t always a dancer.
Honestly… I didn’t have rhythm, and I used to feel so awkward in my body. I thought I had to drink to let loose. To feel sexy. To stop worrying about what people thought of me.

But getting sober meant relearning how to have fun—how to feel good in my body without anything numbing or altering it.

Through Turn Up Dance Fitness, I learned choreography and started building confidence I didn’t know I had. Through the School of Intuitive Yoga, I learned how to move intuitively—how to listen to my body, feel into what I needed, and come back to myself.

I’ve worked with therapists and coaches, and one thing that always comes up is how much we hold in our bodies—stress, emotion, stories, shame. Movement helps me move through it. It helps me ground and center. My mind is always running, but dancing brings me back to the moment.

Teaching movement has become a safe space for me to express myself—And it’s become a space I get to invite other women into, too.

A space to feel.
To reconnect.
To let go.
To be as soft, fierce, playful, or powerful as they need.

This isn’t just about dancing.
It’s about coming home to yourself.
And learning you never needed to be anyone else to feel free.

The picture I got.... swipe for the mood I was feeling 🤣✨️ #happythursday

There are so many layers to self-love.

One of the biggest parts of my journey has been reconnecting with my sensuality—not just feeling sexy in my body, but actually feeling safe to be sexy. For a long time, that didn’t feel safe. It felt taboo. Like something women weren’t supposed to talk about or fully embrace.

Turn Up gave me a safe space to start tapping into that part of me. So did working with multiple coaches, and surrounding myself with people who see and support all of who I am.

My best friend showed me how healing it is to be in spaces where women are just allowed to be. To be seen, to be real, to be in our bodies without shame. Being around women who are comfortable in their skin—naked, raw, silly, soft—showed me that there’s no one right way to be beautiful. It’s all welcome.

This morning, I made my coffee in lingerie just because I wanted to. Because it felt good. Because I wanted to move through my morning with that energy. And yeah, part of me felt silly walking down the stairs like that with my partner on the couch. But another part of me felt deeply me.

Even sharing this comes with a little hesitation—like maybe it’s too much. Maybe I’m too much. Maybe people don’t want to see or hear me. But I’m posting it anyway. Because I know I’m not the only one who’s felt that way.

If you’ve ever felt like you were too loud, too sensitive, too emotional, too much—this is for you.
You’re not too much for the right people.
And you’re not too much for you, either.
This is a safe space to be all of you.

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