Taylor Tells All

If there were ever a time to live authentically and take a risk, it's actually right now...even though it doesn't feel like it. Guess what? There's no bar, no right way, no clear path to navigate this storm. Here's to trading in our coloring book for a blank notebook, and drawing our own lines instead of coloring inside of someone else's. 

It's been a minute... but I'm back!

In a society obsessed with beautifully photoshopped photos, stepping out of the house with a face armored with makeup, and a perfectly polished resume to depict you in the most positive light - we literally find ourselves unequipped to handle life’s ugliness. We are so fortunate to control the narrative in so many aspects of our lives; the way we look, the way we’re perceived, but sometimes things happen that are out of our control and even the most beautiful makeup tutorial can’t cover the pain. Can we normalize struggling in these moments - these humanizing moments where we are forced to acknowledge that life isn’t 100% in our control?

Taylor Tells All is back for it's second installment - welcome to Season Two!

This season we will dive in deep to the tough topics that matter, and bring in some extra special guests along the way, too!

Today's episode covers the tightrope we walk between our ambition and acceptance. Keeping our fire lit while also keeping it real can be an everyday struggle. I talk about my experiences and what I think is most important in maintaining the balance to stay driven, humble, healthy - and of course, sane!

Inspired by Reese Withersoons Woman of the Year award for Glamour Magazine which can be found here.

Also... #whatwouldoprahdo? and a deep dive into my exercise playlist.

"What is it in life that you think you can't accomplish? Or what is it that people have said that you cannot do? Wouldn't it feel really good to prove them all wrong? Because I believe ambition is not a dirty word. It's just believing in yourself and your abilities. Imagine this: What would happen if we were all brave enough to be a little bit more ambitious? I think the world would change."
-Reese Witherspoon

If you think something that is being said or done goes against your belief system, say it. Don’t feel bad about being who you are, because it is up to us to inspire those who come after us to change the narrative.

Why do we, especially as women, think that we’re going to get some badge of honor for quote-on-quote "working hard for the sole purpose of seeing it through?"

If it doesn’t make sense or it’s wrong, then it’s our job to call to action to make the change, or align ourselves with someone who is likeminded to us if that’s not a possibility. That’s how you grow professionally.

You learn from people who do things the right way, whatever that means for you. 

Advice I (luckily) never had to hear. Join me as I kick-off my first interview-based episode with none other than the man responsible for who I am today. I talk work, family, success, and life, with my Dad...who just happens to have created a very successful career as a healthcare leader. His perspective will hit home in ways that are unexpected, and surprisingly relevant (even for the stubborn millennial know-it-alls, like me). 

I laugh the whole way through, but it's worth it. 

Hi everyone! There will be a delay this week as I kick off my new interview series! First up, my Dad! We will be chatting while he's in town this week, so stay tuned for the episode later in the week.

Don’t speed through your life and forget to reflect on how far you’ve come. Slow down, and look for the pillars to appreciate your progress. If you’re mindlessly burning the candle at both ends you’re only cheating yourself. Every single day you’re conquering a new challenge and passing another milestone.

Love really is blind. Your relationship should not be a constant struggle. Your relationship should not make you question your self worth. Your relationship should not make you question your morals or feel less than. 

If you find yourself in a swirl of makeup and breakup, it may be passion, but it’s probably also a lack of compatibility. 

If it’s hard for you to admit to your family or friends that you’ve let this person back into your life, that’s probably a pretty solid sign that they don’t deserve to be there. Shame is not a feeling that is healthy, normal, or in line with what you should tolerate. 

Have the strength to be true to yourself and hold others accountable to the standards in which you should be treated.