Birthdays to me where never about me. I always saw them as a community activity. A way for friends to all get together and have a good time. In my early 20's there were plenty of times where I would arrange big birthday parties, show up for maybe an hour and then escape my own birthday. In the comedy of it all, I really just wanted everyone to have a good time at the end of the day and a reason for people to get together and have fun. Birthdays then slowly over time became about small celebrations and smaller get togethers until the pandemic hit and changed my perspective on creating joy and meaning. Cupcakes became the new tradition and not just cupcakes but these were connection cupcakes. Join me in exploring my birthday traditions and what they truly mean when it comes to connection.

I open my discussion with a strong political stance on the Kings Coronation. The topic is deep and somber and I bring into perspective my own thoughts and opinions but also those from around me. I dive deep into the issues of tradition, inclusion, culture, moral code and the monarchy's stance in the world. Being history major and always wanting to be a princess growing up, I had always had a love for the royal family and tradition but as I become more aware and conscious and worldly knowledge, I question my initial perspective and opinion that I had growing up.

Join me on my adventure as I talk about my travels to Whitby, United Kingdom to explore my family history and meaning in a small town. It wouldn't be an adventure or meaningful if there wasn't some sort of hurdle or challenge on the way. It's the challenges that make us truly appreciate the moment. A spiritual connection and tears brought new meaning to my life moving forward.

I feel like I have an inner Holly Golightly in me. I'm always scared that someone is going to put me in a box and keep me locked down. I have an inner need to be free but I also have an inner need to feel like I belong somewhere and that I feel loved and with someone who makes me feel safe and calm. Tiffany has been a reassuring theme in my life for over 8 years. I'm always reinventing myself and adventuring but Tiffany's stays constant. Listen in to my story on how Tiffany's has inspired me and has popped up into my life at exactly the right moments in time to inspire me.

Finding a yoga studio to practice at in London is like finding a needle in a haystack. The yoga studios here lack the yoga vibe. You feel like there is a huge fitness culture here but the yoga philosophy and vibes are missing. Join me in this episode as I explain my journey of finding a yoga studio to both teach at and practice at and my inside experiences and perspectives of the Bikram yoga studios here in London. You will be highly surprised to know that I was fully validated in all the stories on Bikram that I had encountered up until this point.

I never thought a city could smell so good! The wafting smell of the chocolate and the waffles coming from the open doors of the shops was so magical. It instantly lifted my spirits up and brought me to the present moment in an instant. I was living, eating and breathing completely in the moment. I never thought a city could do that to me. The city was absolutely beautiful with is bright white and gold architecture and its cobblestone walkways. The city was completely walkable. What's a spiritual journey without a spiritual practice? I took two yoga classes that brought me even deeper into the present moment. As much as the city has its beauty, there is also a very red cautious reputation that I didn't realize until I was in the moment where I needed to realize. Living in the moment isn't always as glamorous as the yogi's make it sound but it is completely necessary to experience sometimes in order to gain more wisdom and grow.

How do I accomplish all that I do? I get asked that question sometimes along side with all the positive vibes and messages of awe-inspiring comments. Why keep the recipe to myself when I can share it and help others accomplish their dreams and create a wave of inspiration. I set my goals with the moon cycle. Every Full Moon I let go of what no longer serves me and every New Moon I set my new goals for the next moon cycle ahead. Well I thought thats what the moon meant to me until I started to dive a little deeper into my spiritual investigations and noticed a trend among the moon and spiritual practices amongst many religions and cultures. The moon is quite special and its something we as people all have in common with each other is sharing the same moon in the sky and not just seeing its beauty but experiencing it. Listen in as I share my knowledge of what I have come to research on the moon and its connection with religion and spirituality.

Girls nights are for conversations about men, fashion and goals. It's a time to connect over some good food and drinks and just enjoy the feminine energy of communication and understanding. However, this girls night was so much more; it was an experience! Tune in and listen as I take you on a journey through history with prohibition vibes and girly sighs as I spend girls night really living London history in its full cultural awe and presence.

The most empowering thing you can experience is not to eat by yourself in a restaurant (been there and done that), it's not to go to a movie by yourself (done that as well), and its most certainly not traveling by yourself (people do that on the regular all the time), but instead, try spending New Years Eve by yourself. And I don't mean by yourself in your house watching romantic comedies with a plate full of take out and your cat or your dog beside you. I mean, dress up, look cute and enjoy the New Years festivities by yourself. On the most Hollywood glamorized holidays of the year where the expectation is top spend it at a party with people in hopes you get that New Years kiss, spend it by yourself fully by yourself feeling good with just your own company and presence. Life is happening now and its happening for you, not to you. Fully live this moment and live out your dreams. Don't wait for someone to bring them to you through a New Years kiss and deliver it by mail but really start living presently in the now.

Thats exactly what I did. I have been living and breathing my dream and I didn't come to the realization until my eyes opened to see January 1st on the calendar and my mind went racing... "I live here... I really did it... I live here... no really... what? I live here... I made my dreams a reality!"

Spending time away from home during the holiday season can seem like a dream if you find yourself in stress and full of family drama but on the flip side when you know you have meaningful traditions and a whole lot of love, it can feel scary, alone and sad. Finding meaning and spiritual connection with one self and having the time and space to do that is special and I did just that during this holiday season and more. I took a deep dive into not just connecting with myself but really understanding and connection with my why behind my spiritual and religious beliefs.