*In addition to a blog topic, I’m writing this as a reminder to myself. From time to time, we all become concerned with what the people around us think about...

Dear Ed Razek, I wanted to thank you for giving me the courage to step out of my comfort zone and do a photo shoot showcasing my body. Because of you, (and m...

I love my life. I’m married to my very best friend, I have a business that feeds my soul, and I’m surrounded by smart, strong, capable women every day. I get...

Being plus size doesn't mean you aren't healthy. You may be thinking "did I read that right?" trust me, you did. Being overweight DOES NOT MEAN YOU AREN'T HE...

It takes a village. Really. When Amy and I opened Bombshell eight years ago, I naively thought that the two of us would be able to run our little shop foreve...

I just turned 28 on Sunday and in the spirit of celebration here are 28 things I have learned in the 28 years I have been alive: 1. To cut toxic people out o...

Today, is my best friend's birthday! And really, the day she was born was the day that started it all... I spent the first 7 years of my life as a lonely, on...

To the man who broke my heart, I would like to thank you. Thank you for breaking me into so many pieces that I shattered, because if I didn't shatter then I w...

Today, is our 13th wedding anniversary. I was reminiscing this morning, and thinking about my wedding day, what I was feeling that day, the nervous excitemen...

Yep, you read that right. I have never felt special. It may come as a shock to most people that know me because of how I dress. I dress loud, colorful and ga...

Amy and I were having lunch the other day, and talking about our own personal weight loss journeys, when she said, “You know, it really irritates me when peo...

I'm a big fan of vision boards, and a total junkie for vision board success stories! If you've ever been curious about them, or just want to know what they'r...

You guys. I did a thing and it felt so empowering! ***Vulnerable post below so please be gentle*** My husband and I went on an anniversary trip on the west s...

I like to be prepared. I wouldn’t go so far as to call myself a “planner,” I’m more of a “prepare to wing it” sort of girl. But, I also wholeheartedly believ...