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Get your mind right before you walk into that office sis. Because you are not just an employee. You are a whole entrepreneur who happens to still have a day job — and there is a difference.

The corporate world needs us present. But our dreams need us building. And the beautiful thing? We’re doing both. So turn this up on the way in. Fix your crown in the rearview. Walk through those doors like the main character you absolutely are — because after hours? We’re building something that’s going to make the 9-to-5 optional.

Love yourself loud sis. In the parking lot. In the boardroom. And especially when you’re building a life nobody handed you.

Drop 💛 if you’re a corporate girlie who’s also out here building something on the side — I see you and I am you. Let’s connect.
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My sweet JoJo is 10 today, and I am unwell! 

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They’re still talking about the old me. That’s They’re still talking about the old me. That’s Cute.
She was just the trailer. 🖤
and we can’t let the day go by without wishing t and we can’t let the day go by without wishing the biggest HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our Maddox (aka MADDOG)!!!! 

I can’t believe you’re already 15! 🤯 😭

Hope you have the best day ever!! We will be celebrating soon!!!! #JCole 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!🎁🎉🎈 Love you!!
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Getting to shower these two yesterday was so extre Getting to shower these two yesterday was so extremely special to me! Baby Malakai will be here before we know it, and that baby is already so loved (and spoiled 😂). 

More pics coming soon! 😉
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Real talk, from me to you: doing what’s right fo Real talk, from me to you: doing what’s right for your life will sometimes mean standing in a room full of people — completely alone. Do it anyway.

I know what it feels like to shrink. To keep a dream quiet because you already know how people are going to react. To say yes to everyone else and nothing to yourself. I lived there for a long time.

When I started building my health and wellness business I wasn’t met with applause. I was met with doubt, silence, and the kind of ‘support’ that comes with a side of skepticism. I almost let that be the reason I stopped.

But I kept going. And that business people quietly doubted? It pays me every single week. It built me a community of people who chose themselves too — who were standing alone in their own rooms before they found this. Now we stand together.

People pleasing is self-abandonment with a smile. And you have been abandoning yourself long enough.
You don’t need permission. You just need to decide that you matter enough to try.

Drop ALONE in my comments or DM me — I took the step nobody clapped for, and I’ll walk this road with you. 💙
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“Scared money don’t make money. Scared decisio “Scared money don’t make money. Scared decisions don’t make change.” And I say that as someone who used to let fear run everything — my finances, my choices, my future.

I spent so long waiting for the perfect moment to start something different. Waiting until I had more money. More time. More confidence. More certainty. And while I was waiting, nothing changed. The bills didn’t wait. The years didn’t wait. Life didn’t wait. and the weight didn’t magically fall off 😂😂😂

The thing that finally shifted me wasn’t a magic moment. It was a decision. A decision to stop letting fear be the loudest voice in the room and start betting on myself for once.

I found a health and wellness business that let me start exactly where I was — no experience, no huge platform, no perfect plan. Just a system that works, products that actually changed how I feel every single day, and a team of people who showed up for me the way I now show up for others.

The people on my team were scared too. They overthought it too. They had the same lists of reasons why it wasn’t the right time. The only difference is they jumped anyway — and now they’re hitting bonuses, building income, and feeling better than they have in years.

If fear has been making your decisions, this is your sign to take it back. You deserve to find out what happens when you finally bet on yourself.

Drop LEAP in the comments or slide into my DMs and let’s talk about what this could look like for your life. I took the leap. I’ll help you take yours. 💚
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That’s what this business is at its core. It’s not just about the income, the bonuses, or the free products — although all of that is very real. It’s about having somebody in your corner who genuinely wants to see you win. A team that celebrates your first sale like it’s their own. People who answer the phone, share the knowledge, and remind you why you started when the days get hard.

We are building something here that goes beyond a paycheck. We’re building health — real, physical, feel-it-in-your-body health. We’re building financial freedom for families who have never had it. We’re building a legacy that our spouses, kids, nieces, nephews, etc get to watch us create in real time.

If you’ve been on the sidelines watching and something in you keeps saying ‘I want that’ — that feeling is not an accident. That’s your sign.

We are actively looking for NEW people to add to this team. People who are hungry, coachable, and ready to finally bet on themselves. You don’t need experience. You just need to be willing to show up.

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Family, Lifestyle · June 7, 2017

Father’s Day Gift Guide

Hey Guys! Father’s Day is just around the corner (Sunday, June 18th), and if you’re anything like me, you always struggle with what to get your “old man!” Well for some reason, this year shopping for my dad will be a lot easier.  My dad turned 60 this past November, and with his older age, he has now turned over a new leaf and has started being more vocal about things he wants and things he would like to do.

So this gift guide started a couple weekends ago when I was face-timing with my brother and his kids, and my dad was there too, and he popped on the screen and saw my husbands sunglasses and made the comment / subtle hint that “those sunglasses sure would be a good gift idea for father’s day!” haha I about died laughing!  My dad is the type that NEVER asks for anything, and you could literally go pick a rock from your backyard, wrap it up and give it to him, and he would think it was the best thing since sliced bread.  So for him to drop his subtle, but not so subtle hint about the sunglasses, that kicked my gears into overdrive and I started to think of other things that my dad may like.

So I put together this little gift guide to help you figure out what to get that special father figure in your life.  Happy Shopping everyone! 🙂

Rayban Classic Black Wayfarers – I think this look absolutely perfect on just about anyone, male or female.  They are very slimming and flattering on the face and the classic looks goes with just about any outfit, whether casual or more dressed up.

Issey Miyake Cologne – This cologne has been one of my absolute favorites for as long as I can remember.  I have purchased this several times over the last ten years for my husband.  This was the only cologne my brother would wear when he was in high school, and I remember loving the scent. So my first gift giving occasion I had with my now husband back when we were just dating, of course the only option was to get him some “Issey” as my brother would say!

Beats by Dr. Dre (Wireless Earbuds) – These are a new staple in my house.  I got my husband Justin a pair a few weeks ago, and he literally does not go anywhere without them.  I figured for my dad, these would be good for him to use while mowing the yard.

Relic Troy Dual Time Men’s Leather Watch – I came across this watch and it just looked like a timeless piece. One that can go with just about anything, not too big, and not flashy.

Tommy Hilfiger Gingham Dress Shirt – I just love gingham print on men. Its slimming and flattering for all. And that fact that is TH, you know the quality is great, and it comes in many color options, as well as fit options.  This is also versatile in the sense that it can be worn in the fall, or in the spring/summer with the sleeves rolled up for that classic preppy look.

Sperry Top Siders – Again, a summer staple that you can’t go without. These shoes are so comfortable and so easy to just slide on and go.  Not to mention they lasts FOREVER!!

Kiehls Men’s Travel Set – Every man needs a travel bag with all of their skincare and shaving essentials ready to go at all times. This little kits has everything your man/dad could need.

 

 

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  1. Britney Crawley says

    June 8, 2017 at 9:33 am

    These are some great ideas! We’ve rotated through the same few gifts over the past several years. When we were little we’d either get him a dress shirt for work, golf balls, a new tie, or a bag of coffee. He’s a simple man. 😉

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    • Candace | The Big Blue Debutante says

      June 8, 2017 at 7:20 pm

      I know. Dads seem to be the hardest to buy for, but when you think about it they end up being the easiest!! 🙂

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  2. Laura says

    June 8, 2017 at 1:55 pm

    This looks great list of items for fathers day! In Estonia we celebrate fathers day in autumn though x

    Laura
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Get your mind right before you walk into that office sis. Because you are not just an employee. You are a whole entrepreneur who happens to still have a day job — and there is a difference.

The corporate world needs us present. But our dreams need us building. And the beautiful thing? We’re doing both. So turn this up on the way in. Fix your crown in the rearview. Walk through those doors like the main character you absolutely are — because after hours? We’re building something that’s going to make the 9-to-5 optional.

Love yourself loud sis. In the parking lot. In the boardroom. And especially when you’re building a life nobody handed you.

Drop 💛 if you’re a corporate girlie who’s also out here building something on the side — I see you and I am you. Let’s connect.
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#corporategirlie #9to5life #ilovemyloud #workfromhome #corporateentrepreneur
Where in the world is the time going 🤯😭 My Where in the world is the time going 🤯😭

My sweet JoJo is 10 today, and I am unwell! 

To the one that keeps us all on our toes, HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOJO! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
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#hbd #happybirthday #birthdayboy #nephew
They’re still talking about the old me. That’s They’re still talking about the old me. That’s Cute.
She was just the trailer. 🖤
and we can’t let the day go by without wishing t and we can’t let the day go by without wishing the biggest HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our Maddox (aka MADDOG)!!!! 

I can’t believe you’re already 15! 🤯 😭

Hope you have the best day ever!! We will be celebrating soon!!!! #JCole 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!🎁🎉🎈 Love you!!
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#happybirthday #nephew #hbd
Getting to shower these two yesterday was so extre Getting to shower these two yesterday was so extremely special to me! Baby Malakai will be here before we know it, and that baby is already so loved (and spoiled 😂). 

More pics coming soon! 😉
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#babyshower #momtobe #newparents #thenextchapter
Real talk, from me to you: doing what’s right fo Real talk, from me to you: doing what’s right for your life will sometimes mean standing in a room full of people — completely alone. Do it anyway.

I know what it feels like to shrink. To keep a dream quiet because you already know how people are going to react. To say yes to everyone else and nothing to yourself. I lived there for a long time.

When I started building my health and wellness business I wasn’t met with applause. I was met with doubt, silence, and the kind of ‘support’ that comes with a side of skepticism. I almost let that be the reason I stopped.

But I kept going. And that business people quietly doubted? It pays me every single week. It built me a community of people who chose themselves too — who were standing alone in their own rooms before they found this. Now we stand together.

People pleasing is self-abandonment with a smile. And you have been abandoning yourself long enough.
You don’t need permission. You just need to decide that you matter enough to try.

Drop ALONE in my comments or DM me — I took the step nobody clapped for, and I’ll walk this road with you. 💙
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#chooseyourself #peoplepleaser #selfabandonment #realtalk #standalone
“Scared money don’t make money. Scared decisio “Scared money don’t make money. Scared decisions don’t make change.” And I say that as someone who used to let fear run everything — my finances, my choices, my future.

I spent so long waiting for the perfect moment to start something different. Waiting until I had more money. More time. More confidence. More certainty. And while I was waiting, nothing changed. The bills didn’t wait. The years didn’t wait. Life didn’t wait. and the weight didn’t magically fall off 😂😂😂

The thing that finally shifted me wasn’t a magic moment. It was a decision. A decision to stop letting fear be the loudest voice in the room and start betting on myself for once.

I found a health and wellness business that let me start exactly where I was — no experience, no huge platform, no perfect plan. Just a system that works, products that actually changed how I feel every single day, and a team of people who showed up for me the way I now show up for others.

The people on my team were scared too. They overthought it too. They had the same lists of reasons why it wasn’t the right time. The only difference is they jumped anyway — and now they’re hitting bonuses, building income, and feeling better than they have in years.

If fear has been making your decisions, this is your sign to take it back. You deserve to find out what happens when you finally bet on yourself.

Drop LEAP in the comments or slide into my DMs and let’s talk about what this could look like for your life. I took the leap. I’ll help you take yours. 💚
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#taketheleap #mindsetshift #womeninbusiness #financialfreedom #workfromhome
Manifesting the day we get to scream ‘WE DID IT! Manifesting the day we get to scream ‘WE DID IT!’ because we never gave up. 🖤

This is what building together looks like. Two women who decided that the life they wanted wasn’t going to build itself — so they showed up, stayed consistent, and refused to quit on each other or themselves.

That’s what this business is at its core. It’s not just about the income, the bonuses, or the free products — although all of that is very real. It’s about having somebody in your corner who genuinely wants to see you win. A team that celebrates your first sale like it’s their own. People who answer the phone, share the knowledge, and remind you why you started when the days get hard.

We are building something here that goes beyond a paycheck. We’re building health — real, physical, feel-it-in-your-body health. We’re building financial freedom for families who have never had it. We’re building a legacy that our spouses, kids, nieces, nephews, etc get to watch us create in real time.

If you’ve been on the sidelines watching and something in you keeps saying ‘I want that’ — that feeling is not an accident. That’s your sign.

We are actively looking for NEW people to add to this team. People who are hungry, coachable, and ready to finally bet on themselves. You don’t need experience. You just need to be willing to show up.

Drop 🖤 in the comments or DM us the word TEAM and let’s have a real conversation about what this could look like for your life.
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I’m offering TEN lucky followers a free three-day mini experience sample pack, and I encourage you to comment SAMPLE if you’re interested in trying it and experiencing the difference for yourself.#.
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ATTN CORPORATE GIRLIES — this is our new anthem ATTN CORPORATE GIRLIES — this is our new anthem and I will not be taking questions. 👏🏽

Get your mind right before you walk into that office sis. Because you are not just an employee. You are a whole entrepreneur who happens to still have a day job — and there is a difference.

The corporate world needs us present. But our dreams need us building. And the beautiful thing? We’re doing both. So turn this up on the way in. Fix your crown in the rearview. Walk through those doors like the main character you absolutely are — because after hours? We’re building something that’s going to make the 9-to-5 optional.

Love yourself loud sis. In the parking lot. In the boardroom. And especially when you’re building a life nobody handed you.

Drop 💛 if you’re a corporate girlie who’s also out here building something on the side — I see you and I am you. Let’s connect.
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#corporategirlie #9to5life #ilovemyloud #workfromhome #corporateentrepreneur
Where in the world is the time going 🤯😭 My Where in the world is the time going 🤯😭

My sweet JoJo is 10 today, and I am unwell! 

To the one that keeps us all on our toes, HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOJO! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
.
.
.
.
#hbd #happybirthday #birthdayboy #nephew
They’re still talking about the old me. That’s They’re still talking about the old me. That’s Cute.
She was just the trailer. 🖤
and we can’t let the day go by without wishing t and we can’t let the day go by without wishing the biggest HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our Maddox (aka MADDOG)!!!! 

I can’t believe you’re already 15! 🤯 😭

Hope you have the best day ever!! We will be celebrating soon!!!! #JCole 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!🎁🎉🎈 Love you!!
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.
#happybirthday #nephew #hbd
Getting to shower these two yesterday was so extre Getting to shower these two yesterday was so extremely special to me! Baby Malakai will be here before we know it, and that baby is already so loved (and spoiled 😂). 

More pics coming soon! 😉
.
.
.
.
#babyshower #momtobe #newparents #thenextchapter
Real talk, from me to you: doing what’s right fo Real talk, from me to you: doing what’s right for your life will sometimes mean standing in a room full of people — completely alone. Do it anyway.

I know what it feels like to shrink. To keep a dream quiet because you already know how people are going to react. To say yes to everyone else and nothing to yourself. I lived there for a long time.

When I started building my health and wellness business I wasn’t met with applause. I was met with doubt, silence, and the kind of ‘support’ that comes with a side of skepticism. I almost let that be the reason I stopped.

But I kept going. And that business people quietly doubted? It pays me every single week. It built me a community of people who chose themselves too — who were standing alone in their own rooms before they found this. Now we stand together.

People pleasing is self-abandonment with a smile. And you have been abandoning yourself long enough.
You don’t need permission. You just need to decide that you matter enough to try.

Drop ALONE in my comments or DM me — I took the step nobody clapped for, and I’ll walk this road with you. 💙
.
.
.
.
.
#chooseyourself #peoplepleaser #selfabandonment #realtalk #standalone
“Scared money don’t make money. Scared decisio “Scared money don’t make money. Scared decisions don’t make change.” And I say that as someone who used to let fear run everything — my finances, my choices, my future.

I spent so long waiting for the perfect moment to start something different. Waiting until I had more money. More time. More confidence. More certainty. And while I was waiting, nothing changed. The bills didn’t wait. The years didn’t wait. Life didn’t wait. and the weight didn’t magically fall off 😂😂😂

The thing that finally shifted me wasn’t a magic moment. It was a decision. A decision to stop letting fear be the loudest voice in the room and start betting on myself for once.

I found a health and wellness business that let me start exactly where I was — no experience, no huge platform, no perfect plan. Just a system that works, products that actually changed how I feel every single day, and a team of people who showed up for me the way I now show up for others.

The people on my team were scared too. They overthought it too. They had the same lists of reasons why it wasn’t the right time. The only difference is they jumped anyway — and now they’re hitting bonuses, building income, and feeling better than they have in years.

If fear has been making your decisions, this is your sign to take it back. You deserve to find out what happens when you finally bet on yourself.

Drop LEAP in the comments or slide into my DMs and let’s talk about what this could look like for your life. I took the leap. I’ll help you take yours. 💚
.
.
.
.
.
#taketheleap #mindsetshift #womeninbusiness #financialfreedom #workfromhome
Manifesting the day we get to scream ‘WE DID IT! Manifesting the day we get to scream ‘WE DID IT!’ because we never gave up. 🖤

This is what building together looks like. Two women who decided that the life they wanted wasn’t going to build itself — so they showed up, stayed consistent, and refused to quit on each other or themselves.

That’s what this business is at its core. It’s not just about the income, the bonuses, or the free products — although all of that is very real. It’s about having somebody in your corner who genuinely wants to see you win. A team that celebrates your first sale like it’s their own. People who answer the phone, share the knowledge, and remind you why you started when the days get hard.

We are building something here that goes beyond a paycheck. We’re building health — real, physical, feel-it-in-your-body health. We’re building financial freedom for families who have never had it. We’re building a legacy that our spouses, kids, nieces, nephews, etc get to watch us create in real time.

If you’ve been on the sidelines watching and something in you keeps saying ‘I want that’ — that feeling is not an accident. That’s your sign.

We are actively looking for NEW people to add to this team. People who are hungry, coachable, and ready to finally bet on themselves. You don’t need experience. You just need to be willing to show up.

Drop 🖤 in the comments or DM us the word TEAM and let’s have a real conversation about what this could look like for your life.
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#joinus #nwm #passiveincome #thriveexperience #teambelievenation
Happy Sunday Friends! It’s #SampleSunday I’m s Happy Sunday Friends! It’s #SampleSunday I’m sharing what the Thrive Experience is and how it’s changed my life over the last five and a half years. I talk about a three-step system designed to boost energy, mental clarity, gut health, and overall wellness.

I’m offering TEN lucky followers a free three-day mini experience sample pack, and I encourage you to comment SAMPLE if you’re interested in trying it and experiencing the difference for yourself.#.
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.
#thriveexperience #freesample #sample
#DateNight…let the birthday celebrations continu #DateNight…let the birthday celebrations continue 🫶🏽💙🫶🏽 #HBDtome
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