PERFECTLY BLENDED

Meet my friend Faith Beemer! 

I can't wait for you to hear her story.  A faithful woman of God, who I get to do life with.  I love her and her family dearly.  I am thankful we get to do life together.

You will hear about how she met her husband.  The life they created. The family they blended.  His tragic death!  And her life today. 

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Well I started off strong....and honestly no excuses!!!  BUT LIFE!!!!

It happens to all of us and we can let it cripple us and enable us or we can make excuses but what we really need to do is turn the page and keep going!  Get back up and get back in.  It's your life and your dream and you can determine when and how but sometimes you just need to be reminded that you have to keep going and pushing forward.  Don't give up or give in, just keep going!!

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HELLO 2024!

A new year has begun and it seems like the business just continues as we all try and set new goals and new routines, schedules, "RESOLUTIONS".  What do you do in the new year?  New Year, New You?

I decided after I set all my goals that I wasn't going with the new year, new me system.  I'm just going to keep on doing the damn thing because I know I'm constantly growing and pushing myself and I want to continue doing just that but with new goals and dreams!

This is your reminder to set some reachable goals and to also dream big and stretch yourself.  Be gentle but prepare to grow.  Find people to help hold you accountable but be choosy about who your people are.  Set boundaries and try to keep them, remember they are for you not them.  

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Merry Christmas Y'all!!!

Sorry I've been absent but....LIFE!!  Which is why I am here today to tell you CHILL OUT!  It's the busy season, I get it!!  No really, I GET IT!!  My laptop broke, I'm slammed at the salon, parties, presents, people...you get the point.  

However, remember the reason for the season.  Slow down.  Take a deep breath.  Give a hug. Share a kind word.  It's Jesus' birthday.  Not your kids, not your friends or family.  Yes the perfect gift is always fun and a win, but you have to not let overwhelm and perfectionism take over  and steal your JOY!!

Give yourself gratitude for the year you have accomplished and plan better for the next.   Stay tuned for what's in store for 2024!

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I can't think of a better episode to release during the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend.  We all have so much to be thankful for!!  For me Thanksgiving is my favorite time of year.  I really reflect on my past year and my life and try to find time to be still and express all that I'm grateful for.  At my house each year I put an "ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE" jar on the island and everyone gets to drop what they are thankful for all month long.  Any one who visits during that time love to drop a note in as well.  During Thanksgiving at some point we pull them all out and pass them around the table and read them out loud.  It is such a beautiful and humble time.   You don't always know who's note your reading but you get to see the heart of people around you.  I guess I explained all that to get to the juice of this episode.....

Have you heard of Lia Valencia Key?!!!!  My guest today is absolutely pure LIGHT!!!  From the moment I met her she has just been pure JOY!!  This amazing women has been seen everywhere from QVC to Oprah, like what???  As well as PBS, CBS, LA Style Magazine, major podcast and so much more.  She has an story like no other and she brings HOPE to those around her.  Lia went from homeless to hopeful and now she has her own jewelry line.

I know you're going to love her!  Check her out at the links below.
www.instagram.com/valenciakeydesign

NEVER GIVE UP! TOGETHER WE ARE BETTER!

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WOW!!  

Isn't it crazy how during hard times or times of struggle we all react in different ways.  What we need to cope is different.  Each person has different perspectives.  Again all parts of being perfectly blended.  We are so individual to our wants, needs and desires.  Especially during the times of struggle.  

Today I hope you can identify and with some of the things I'm struggling with. Or maybe you are even struggling with.  Again, like I always say communication is key to a lot of our issues.  No one is a mind reader.  As we are still dealing with the season of life we are in and having  to go through some hard days and miscommunication moment, we are trying to deliver grace along the way.  

I am being reminded daily that we all have THINGS and we all deal differently.

Let me know if this is the kind of things your struggle with.

NEVER GIVE UP!  TOGETHER WE ARE BETTER!

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So today we have Jeff Raybon, my husband with us for this episode!!  His version of the story and exactly how he feels about how we got here, what it's been like and how it's going.

We have been at this blended thing for quite some time.  Dated back to our own childhood stories.  I've said it before and I'll say it again, we are not perfect but we have had lots of practice and have lived blended in several different scenarios.

It's crazy how our childhood experiences shape our thoughts and actions to our future lives.

NEVER GIVE UP! TOGETHER WE ARE BETTER!

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Who are you? Whose ya momma? and Where you from? In my best cajun accent. LOL 

No really though, ask yourself who am I?  It takes courage to look at yourself and your  past and see how it affects your present and your future.  What you bring to the table is just as important as what you're looking for in the relationship.  We become what we are taught, told and modeled.  What of those traits do you still possess today or have changed.  Whether it's a work relationship, a friendship, a marriage or BLENDING A FAMILY!

Reflect on where you have been so that you can see how far you have grown.  Give yourself props and grace as you navigate each season of growth and change.  Be sure to pay attention to each person in the relationship and know we all have a little baggage.

Self love, self care, quiet time and COMMUNICATION, invest in yourself and your family.  

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This podcast will be all about being blended, in family, life, work and lots of other aspects of life.  I've waited a long time to share our stories and my life experiences with you and now we are here.  My husband Jeff and I have navigated blending a family for 23 years.  We have had our fair share of highs and lows.  I'm here to help you and let you know you are not alone.  By all means we do not have this figured out perfectly but we can help give some of our strategies and experiences to maybe navigate the rough waters of being blended.  Don't forget to tag me when you share on instagram: www.instagram.com/tonyaraybon and Facebook as well: www.facebook.com/tonyaraybon