Building in the Dark...

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A reflection…

When I first decided to pursue this career path of a future mompreneur, there was no such term. There was no blueprint to follow. (Or so I strongly believed)

The next best thing was to learn, mostly from men, who had previously paved the path for entrepreneurial pursuits and documented them. I am forever grateful to them for the nuggets of wisdom shared and their early adoption of sharing it on the “internet” a place where if you opt for personal development, and you seek out wisdom and knowledge, you can find it and it can completely alter the trajectory of you and your family’s lives.

I’ve faced ridicule, criticim, and even to this day hurtful words have come my way. As a sensitive women, these words have shaped my resilience and will continue to do so.

Its taken years to accept who I truly am, to understand that I want to learn the ins and outs of a kitchen to be able to cook a home cooked meal that brings people together and joy around the dinner table while also, help to develop the strength, wellbeing and wealth of my family and those around me.

To get to where I am today, it took many hours upon hours of overcoming and facing self criticism, self doubt and loneliness.

I essentially built my mindsets, and when they crumbled, I rebuilt them. It’s what we do in the lowest of days that define us. It’s not about the fall but about the rise. However, I couldn’t have done so alone, it’s through prayer and effort that this is so.

If you too, find yourself in a state of overwhelm and confusion at times as you navigate your own beautiful chaotic journey, know this, you are not alone. We are not alone. Hard work, dedication, self sacrifice , hoping and striving to improve on a daily basis will be worth it, keep going, they enemy might get a good laugh every time we fall but God will rejoice everytime we create for others. Embrace your calling.

withallymysweetness,

Marii [:),<3.]

Ready, Set, Plan! | 2025 RESET

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It’s that time of year again, planner time!

This year I’m starting with a Hobonichi planner! I’m so excited I’ve been gathering stickers, and other paper accessories I have and looking through the paper craft sections at my local craft stores. Anyone else?!?

But I didn't start off with a Hobonichi I started with a notebook and multiple looseleaf sheets of paper, more often than not I always ran into trouble because I couldn’t find the looseleaf that I needed at just in time to complete the tasks that needed managing.

We’re raised in environments that either are perfectly catered to what we need or not so much, either way we learn. We’re meant to learn how to manage the resources, skills we innately have or must face the reality of learning how to attain just what we need through personal development, hard work, resilience and action.

Whether you opt to routinely set resolutions as the new year comes about or have your own preferred time of the year for a RESET, learning to break down your BIG PICTURE, long term goals down into habitual routines, to do lists, motivational workflows, as a creative entrepreneur is your responsibility, your duty, your making, though it may not come easily. You are creating a life, by design afterall, meaning although someone may have had a similar journey to yours, you are genuinely the architect and engineer of your life. How will you artfully craft and design your life to be the ultimate experience?!?

As I sit here writing to y’all I’m contemplating this new version of me. What will and should I change? Where have I fallen short? What areas of life have I been slacking in? Who have I let down? How can I improve? How can I become the bests version of me? How can I arrive at the goals I love to dream of? Am I ready to become a mother? As you read these I hope you take a moment to reflect on similar questions. When we hold ourselves to high standards and aim for them we ultimately go from being our own worst enemy to our own biggest cheerleader.

If you're looking for inspiration as you begin planning for 2025 feel free to check out my Hobonichi Planner Videos over on YouTube let’s make 2025 the greatest year yet!

Keep It Classy

When confronted with business realities and LIFE. It may at times be challenging to keep our composure. Let alone if on the one end we’re being told as women not to be to demanding or overbearing or ultimately b*tchy.

As women it’s a truth that must be faced however, we decide how we want to be perceived. It’s our lack of self control or self awareness (which we are responsible for) that little by little leaves a breadcrumb of who we are becoming.

Opting to have a creative venture is one of the ways we can truly discover what makes us, us.

Deciphering our true motives and intentions behind our pursuits is key. Our we doing it for ourselves? Our people? Our community? Our family? To what end?

Might our emotions be justifiable in a moment of discontent and discomfort? Absolutely.

However, there is a time and a place. And learning to understand the nuances of life is one of the many gifts we’ve all been granted.

When you’re cranky, sleep deprived, hangry, overwhelmed, tired, annoyed, aggravated…

Keep In Mind:

Keep It Classy ✨

withallmysweetness,

Marii [:),<3.]

Starting Small...

Maybe business and sales isn’t for you… or at least that’s what you’ve told yourself throughout your entire life, because honestly, who wantS to face the possibility of rejection (constantly) or sounding too pushy when sharing with other what you are selling.

If you are a woman who wants to design your life in such a way that it allows you to be there for your (future) children but have no idea where to start. Start small. Inevitably expenses will come. The best thing to do is prepare. Life may throw some curveballs your way however, the more you prepare the better off you will be.

Start by selling or letting go of clothing that doesn’t fit you. Find alternative purposes, like letting your dogs destroy that favorite t shirt that you no longer wear because of how faded it is.

Whether its crafts or clothing, vitamins, or cleaning services identify what skills you have or could develop that could help you create something that will not only benefit you but those you get to serve.

As you learn and acquire these skill remember why you started. To better serve your family, your loved ones, the community, and yourself.