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  • Fearless Woman Returns! Meet Katrina – Jane

    Fearless Woman Returns! Meet Katrina – Jane

    Welcome back to a new season of Fearless Woman!   Yep, you read that right, Fearless Woman Friday is baaack.  If you are new to this, allow me to give you some deets.  Fearless Woman is a weekly FNF video series where we give props to women.  But these women aren’t sitting on the couch watching life go by.  No ma’am…these ladies are doing what we like to call, fearless living.  They have decided to say “bye-bye” to fear and “hello” to living life on their own terms.  No matter what any of think about it!
    If you aren’t new to this then you know, that some serious inspiration is headed your way.  Thankfully, the premiere episode of this season doesn’t disappoint!  This week, you will be meeting Katrina- Jane.  Katrina went through a severe depression and was suicidal only 4 years ago.  After beating that beast, she wanted to find ways to to push her boundaries.  The one thing she became addicted to, well, let’s just say it has her questioning if she was a stripper in a past life.  I will let Katrina tell her own story…you will certainly enjoy it.

    Thanks so much to Katrina for sharing such a fearless story!  Feeling inspired?? Let me know in the comments…
    Stay Fearless 💋
  • 5 Tips That Will Make 2018 Your Most Fearless Year Yet!

    5 Tips That Will Make 2018 Your Most Fearless Year Yet!

    I say this all of the time and I will say it again…living fearlessy is not easy.  It is something that takes effort every, single day.  Accepting what life throws at you without making any effort to change it is easy.  Giving up on goals and running away from your dreams is a piece of cake.  Feeling the fear and doing it anyway…not so much.  These tips should help you make 2018 your most fearless year yet!

    Step Out Of Your history & Into Your Destiny 

    So you have made some mistakes in the past…who hasn’t?!  If you let your past mistakes determine your future, you will never be able to progress.  Find your destiny by leaving that crap in the past.  You can’t change it.  Focus on living in the future!

    K.I.M. – Keep It Moving

    Your decision to live fearlessy means changes are bound to happen.  Bold, exciting life events  like changing jobs, moving to a foreign place, leaving a bad relationship, starting a business are bound to happen.  One thing you must know about making these changes is that everyone will have an opinion about it.  Unsolicited advice will be coming from family, friends, co-workers, strangers and everyone in between.  People will put their fears off on you without even knowing it.   Not sharing so much or even cutting off people might be necessary to keep you on track.  No matter their thoughts remember you goals.  Cut the haters out of your life and keep it moving!

    Surround Yourself With People You Want To Be Like

    This tip goes hand and hand with K.I.M.  Maybe they have built a successful business or you admire the relationship they have with their spouse.  Perhaps they are ambitious or fitness fanatics.  You can’t go wrong surrounding yourself with people who motivate you.

    Think About What You Add To The Room 

    Walking into a room can be overwhelming, especially when you don’t know anyone.  This is a surefire why to shake your confidence a bit.  But instead of focusing on that; think about what you add to the room.   For instance, at business/professional events your experience as a stylist makes you an asset at a fashion show.  Your welcoming smile makes you approachable at a networking event.  Focus on the what you do add to the room rather than your fears.

    Be What You Are Missing To Yourself  

    Love yourself and be your own biggest fan.  Take yourself to the movies.  Enjoy a nice dinner alone.  Don’t wait for others to do it for you.  You will find people being drawn to you because of your positive, fearless energy.  Which in turn could influence them to want to feel the same type of energy.  Your vibe really does affects your tribe.

    When it is all said and done it all boils down to the fact that fear isn’t going anywhere. The feeling can pop up at any minute.  The question isn’t; “will I be afraid?”.  It is “how are you going to let it affect you?”  These tips will help you guide through your fearless life with ease.  2018….we are ready for you!

    Thoughts??  Let me know in the comments…

    Stay Fearless 💋

  • What Does Being Fearless Mean To You?

    What Does Being Fearless Mean To You?

    Happy Fearless Woman Friday!

    Instead of sharing the story of a fearless woman, I’m asking you to share.  Being fearless means different things to different people. Today, I want to hear from you. Answer the question below in the comments.

    Fearless women meaning

    Lets talk!

        Stay Fearless 💋

  • Fearless Woman: Jackie Parry

    Fearless Woman: Jackie Parry

    Happy Fearless Woman Friday

    Todays fearless woman has such a great story!  It left me feeling like I have some real changes to make and questioning, “Am I doing enough?” 🤔   This is why…

    Jackie Parry is a professional Maritime commercial skipper, Maritime teacher and author of four best-selling books.  She’s also a speaker on topics including sailing, travel, life, writing and navigation.

    Now you see what I mean?!  I couldn’t wait to share this fearless womans story of how she happily lives the fearless life on her own terms.  But I’ll let her tell her own story.  Let the inspiration begin…

    Check out some of these breathtaking pictures from some of her travels.

    What do you think of Jackies’ journey?!  Let me know in the comments…

    Stay Fearless 💋

  • 11 Tips To Finding Your Happy, Fearless Place

    11 Tips To Finding Your Happy, Fearless Place

    “Happiness is not a destination, its a state of mind.”

    I’m sure you’ve heard that one before!  It resonates with me.  I’ve always wanted to be happy.  Who doesn’t?!  But what does it take to be in that state of mind?

    I’ve been working on this whole fearless lifestyle thing for a few years now. One thing is  for sure; it’s not easy.  I guess if it was, everyone would be doing it.  I’m a work in progress.  I’ll happily admit that.  Hell, I will still curse you out if you cut me off on the highway.  I just choose not to let those small things define my day.  I’m no therapist, life coach, or guru of all things.  Just a 30-something fashion entrepreneur who wants life to be as full as possible.  Here are 11 things that help keep me on the track to being my happiest self.

     

    #1. Exercise

    That whole endorphin thing is true! Exercise has a way of helping you shake off the stress. It doesn’t have to be a full hour sweat session. Try taking a walk around your block.

    #2. Not Giving A Fuck

    Bothering yourself with others think about you, your actions, your outfit, etc; is nothing but a waste of time. And a way to fit your head with negativity.  It might sound easier said then done, but you will find yourself alot happier when you stop giving a fuck about others opinions.

    #3. Unplug From Social Media

    Social media is time consuming!  Spend less time looking at what others want you to think their life is like and spend more time focusing on the things in your life that make you happy.

    #4. Set Boundaries 

    This is a hard one and one that I’m constantly battling with.  Text messages, calls, and emails, DMs, pings…can be overwhelming . Not to mention those that text to followup on the text that they sent 3 minutes before.  Or that person who always needs you to run an errand for them or look something up online, etc.  It’s enough to drive you insane! Set a scheduled time to check & respond to emails every day.  Let everyone know your “rules” and leave it at that. If they don’t get it, ignore them and follow the rules you have set for yourself.  They will get the picture eventually.

    #5. Keep A Journal 

    Have you ever had a million things on your brain. But things become instantly clear having a conversation with mom or bae? The same works with a journal. Writing down your innermost thoughts is freeing…trust me on this one!

    #6. Laugh Instead of Crying

    Life is unpredictable and there isn’t anything you can do about it. When you find yourself at a breaking point…instead of crying, burst out into a loud boisterous laugh. It will help to lighten your mood and hopefully change your perspective of the situation.

    #7. Enjoy A Tall Glass 

    When all else fails, pour up a nice glass of your favorite cocktail and chill.

    #8. Helping Someone Else 

    It is easy to sulk in your own mess until you meet someone who is worse. Sometimes its all about perspective. If you stopped and took a look around, you might find that things aren’t as bad as you think. Volunteer at a homeless shelter, help the Red Cross with the Hurricane Harvey victims, be a mentor to kids. You might notice that life isn’t so bad after all. Plus, it will give you a greater sense of gratitude.

    #9. Let Others Fight Their Own Battle

    I can’t tell you the amount of times I have found myself in the middle of a disagreement that had absolutely nothing to do with me!  Before you know it; both parties are mad at you.  When your intention was only to help mediate the situation.  Be it friends or family, let people fight their own battles.  Stay out of it!

    #10. Put Yourself First 

    Mom, wife, business owner, daughter; it doesn’t matter how many hats you wear.  You must be most important person in your life in order to be your best at any of them. Rather it’s enjoying quiet time on the porch with a cup of coffee or getting a manicure; be sure to do something for yourself.

    #11. Make The Choice

    Being happy is a choice, it’s not automatic.  You have to CHOOSE to be happy each day; it requires real effort.  Getting an attitude about traffic, rude people, receiving the wrong food is irritating.  But a mood changer it is not.  Throw them the finger (literally or figuratively) and keep it moving!  Once you get used to choosing to have a good day, you will be in your fearless, happy place in no time.

    Which tips will you use? Are there any you would add?  Let me know in the comments…

    Stay Fearless 💋

     

  • Fearless Woman: Lori Cheek

    Fearless Woman: Lori Cheek

    Happy Fearless Women Friday!  If you don’t feel like being inspired then you are in the wrong place.  Because this weeks’ fearless women is here for it!

    Meet Lori Cheek.  She had a lightbulb moment 9 years ago that changed her life forever! This former architect left her high paying design job and became the Founder & CEO of Cheekd, a Bluetooth mobile dating app that removes the missed from “missed connections”.

    Find out how Lori went from building structures to building relationships, her dating app, fearless living and more in this episode of Fearless Woman.

    Thoughts on Loris’ story and her innovative dating app? Let me know in the comments…

    Wishing you a weekend full of all of the things that make you happy.

    Stay Fearless 💋

  • Fearless Woman: Bronwen Sciortino

    Fearless Woman: Bronwen Sciortino

    Welcome to the Saturday edition of Fearless Women!  I am excited to introduce you to this fearless women.

    Bronwen is an author, Simplicity Expert, and and Professional speaker.  She spent almost two decades as a high-powered award winning executive before experiencing a life changing event.  This event forced her to stop and ask the question, “What if there’s a better way to live?”  Answering this question, took her on a journey of discovery that gave her a the knowledge and wisdom to write, Keep It Super Simple – Tips From A Recovering Perfectionist.

    Bronwen is passionate about showing people there is a very different way of living life-driven by the power of lifting consequences, waking people up and increasing self-compassion world-wide.  She believes in the positive impact that community can have globally, and that the best is yet to come.  She is living proof that aligning your life with your value system is critical to decreasing stress, building resilience and embracing change.

    Bronwen blogs for HuffPost regularly, was recently featured in “The Book of Amazing People” and “Reboot Your Life” – Phoenix Edition and has a monthly column for mywellbeingmagazine.com.  She now spends every day working with people globally through corporate programs, conference platforms, retreats, professional mentoring and in the online environment where she shares her secrets to success and inspires individuals to simplify their lives and embrace the concept of an economy of enough.

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    Want to keep up with Bronwen?!

    Here’s how: http://www.sheiqlife.com or @sheiqlife on IG & FB.

    Thoughts on Bronwens’ story?!  Let me know in the comments…

    Stay Fearless 💋

  • What The Dictionary Won’t Tell You About Being Fearless

    What The Dictionary Won’t Tell You About Being Fearless

    If you look up the word, fearless, in the dictionary, then you will see the following:

    1. Without fear.

    Synonyms

     frightless

    Derived Terms

    fearlessness

    fearlessy 

    See Also

    unafraid

    interred

    courageous

    Not to say this isn’t accurate.  The definition is super accurate but there should be some sort of warning label.  Or maybe a See Also Fearless Living section.  The section could basically prepare you for whats’ to come should you choose that route.  I never looked up the actual definition of the word prior to my fearless journey not that it would’ve changed my decision.  But now that I’m well into it, curiosity led me to look up how it’s defined in the dictionary.  But instead of appreciating the information it gave, I found myself analyzing what was missing.  Which is why I recommend a warning label.  Something along the lines of:

    See Also

    Fearless Living

    image of two women holding living the fearless life signs fashion not fear

    After clicking on Fearless Living, you can see some of the potential side effects of living fearlessy…

    See Side Effects

    Sleepless nights

    Tearful days & nights

    Constant doubt

    Continuous worry

    May negatively impact income

    May lead to loss of family & friends

    Stress-related issues such as grinding teeth, loss of hair, headaches, weight loss, weight gain, etc

    Take it from a former corporate rat who abruptly left a high paying job to pursue her passion….I know about the side effects of living fearlessy.  Nevertheless, it is one helluva ride and I wouldn’t change a thing!

     

    Do you agree with the need of a Warning Label?  What word would you add a warning label to and what would it be?  Leave your thoughts in the comments…

    Stay Fearless 💋

  • Fearless Woman: Rosh Govindaraj (The Update)

    Fearless Woman: Rosh Govindaraj (The Update)

    Happy Fearless Woman Friday 💙

    This week we are doing something a lil’ bit different.  On this episode, we are updating you on one of our fearless women that was previously featured.  About 2 years ago, we introduced you to Rosh Govindaraj.  You can check out her full episode here.

    Rosh is creator of Issara, a company that creates ethically made luxury leather goods.

     

    Issara Structure Tote

    We recently caught up with her to get the latest on fearless living, her company and more.  Here is what she said:

    Tell us about the idea behind Issara…

    I got the idea when I was on a dive boat in Indonesia (June 2014) and spotted a bag on a guy sitting next to me. It was beautiful, and looked like it could withstand anything. So I asked where he got it and ended up accompanying him on a trip to a leather workshop where I had my own sketches made into a gorgeous bag for daily use. I was hooked – it was so much more special than just picking up something from the nearest store. I figured that I could use the power of the internet to bring that joy to people from my part of the world too. That was my bingo moment. I quit my job 3 weeks after that.

    What has been the most difficult task about building this business?

    The struggles I faced mostly related to cultural and generational differences. As a relatively young woman in a male-dominated, traditional industry I faced some unique challenges:

    – Older male artisans would either flat out refuse to deal with me, or deride my decision to travel alone in a language they thought I did not understand (I could).

    – Having almost every decision or request challenged by male artisans while witnessing the same requests being quickly fulfilled if a male colleague makes them

    – Being blackmailed and almost extorted (twice!).

    These experiences make the wins particularly exhilarating though!

    What has been the biggest payoff?

    Being able to run a business that support artisans, produces beautiful, lasting and ethically made products for consumers, and having the flexibility of working from anywhere in the world!

     What makes Issara different from other leather goods companies?

    Our artisans are paid over three times the minimum wage, receive health insurance for themselves and their families and are enrolled in an interest-yielding savings program. Every aspect of the process is considered – our packaging is eco-friendly, tanneries are compliant with international environmental standards, and we’re working towards B-corporation certification. All these things constitute higher expenses that naturally impact the profit line. But being a social business, we measure Issara’s success not only in terms of dollars but also the social impact achieved. I think this dual-focus (on product quality as well as ethical production) will pay off in the long term as people start to appreciate the social gains.

    What has changed since the last time we talked to you?

    Keeping in line with the desire to create long lasting, luxury quality items that simplify your life, we launched a second collection, a tech-enabled collection, this time on Kickstarter. Technology has positively impacted so many aspects of our lives that it simply made sense to combine it with the items we carry every day. So I reached out to every reputable tracking technology company I could find (around 7 of them) and tested devices from each one. We chose to partner with the world leader in tracking technology (Trackr) due to the superior functionality of their tracking device, mobile app usability, ultra slim profile, anodized steel case and easy replaceability of the batteries (this was very important in keeping with our sustainable ethos – there are popular trackers out there where the entire tracker has to be replaced and this doesn’t sit well with us).

    So, we heard about your Kickstarter campaign, how did it go?

    The campaign was successful and we received amazing press from Forbes, Huffpost and various other publications. Even Guy Kawasaki tweeted our campaign, which was super exciting!

    What can we expect next from Issara?

    I’m working on another line of minimalist goods to simplify your daily life (though not just leather this time around!).

    man carrying Issara briefcase

    Follow Rosh and all things Issara on social media @issarahq.  Leave your thoughts in the comments…

                                                                 Stay Fearless 💋

  • Fearless Woman: Heidi Bright

    Fearless Woman: Heidi Bright

    Happy Friday, you know what today is right?!  It’s Fearless Woman Friday!!  So with that being said, it is only right to introduce you a fearless lady who is sure to inspire you. This week, I have the pleasure of introducing you to Heidi Bright.

    Heidi received a devastating cancer diagnosis in 2009.  She has now in radical remission and free of disease.  And has been since 2011.  In this weeks’ episode, Heidi shares her fearless journey of battling the disease.  The author also talks how she created 250 practical tips that helped to heal her heart, mind, and body.  Get ready for some inspiration…

    Thanks for checking out this weeks’ episode.  Thoughts?! Leave a comment.

    Stay Fearless 💋