JSYK → THIS EPISODE IS FULL OF SPOILERS
BM is joined by her business bestie, Cristel Smith Aguero (she/her), for a deep dive into how reading A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas has shifted their perspective on settling in life as creatives. They explore how the book served as a gateway to new possibilities, inspiring them to raise their standards + embrace their sense of power. Join them as they discuss the impact of the romantasy genre, the importance of reclaiming one's independence, + their hot recommendations to add to your TBR list.
Dive in for an honest + hopefully inspiring conversation to get you motivated to pursue your creative dreams.
ACOTAR is a gateway drug
how it has impacted our creative processes
the romantasy genre
exploring stories where women embrace their power
raising your standards
it’s the fictional man for me
being creative for creativity’s sake as a creative
reclaiming your power + finding the strength in yourself
our recommendations to add to the top of your TBR listcristel smith agüero (she/her):
creative entreprenuer → intuitive brand designer + mindful business mentor
✍️ resistance audit — it’s free.99
👄 send me your ACOTAR hot take!
♾️ aligned strategy for conscious creators
🖖 the dreamstruck pathways + my process
📘 a court of thorns + roses by sarah j maas
haunting adeline by h. d. carlton
the sinners duet by sophie lark
the fourth wing by rebecca yarros
empire of the vampire by jay kristoff