As I look back at the past year I can hardly believe that this was actually my life! I can remember in January when my stepfather passed away and my family was grieving I can remember saying that I was going to make something good come out of this year and I think that maybe I spoke that into existence.
The whole collaboration with Jcpenney's is what really kicked off this year of wonderful experiences . It was that experience that proved to me that no matter what size , what age or your the size of your bank account no one can stop you from dreaming or achieving. I never in million years would have thought that I would be in NYC ( which BTW I had never been ) or doing a photo shoot in a well known photo studio. I never would have thought that it would have been an option for this 40 something single mother of 2 but it happened . This was the confidence builder that I needed and let me know that someone cared about what I was doing !
I feel that this was just the beginning as far as opportunities were concerned . It opened many doors and most importantly it put a belief in myself that I had never experienced before and for that I am most thankful . Please see some great moments in 2015
Women's Empowerment Event - Indianapolis
Featured on Fashion Bomb Daily (here)
There were some features and Collaborations!
Curlybyrdie was in the News ! (here) and (here)
And then there was that one day I was retweeted by my all time favorite style Icon J-LO!
And last but certainly not least there is this project called " I Choose to Be 2016" were I have teamed up with this talented photographer Casey Brothers from Le Petite Studios and other local businesses right here in Fort Wayne , Indiana . We are selecting 12 deserving women that have faced some sort of adversity in their life a complete makeover and photo shoot. See video below
I would like to introduce you to Denise Hancz- Barron our January woman . She is an amazing woman " A Survivor " Please see her story at link below and you will also have the opportunity to donate for this awesome cause .
Meet Denise
I would like to thank you anyone who has ever visited my blog. I want you to know it is greatly appreciated . I can certainly say that 2015 started off devastating for my family with this loss of Dave my Stepfather but I think perhaps that grief forced me to look at life a little different . It showed me that tomorrow is not promised .. Don't live in fear .. Live and out Loud.
The whole collaboration with Jcpenney's is what really kicked off this year of wonderful experiences . It was that experience that proved to me that no matter what size , what age or your the size of your bank account no one can stop you from dreaming or achieving. I never in million years would have thought that I would be in NYC ( which BTW I had never been ) or doing a photo shoot in a well known photo studio. I never would have thought that it would have been an option for this 40 something single mother of 2 but it happened . This was the confidence builder that I needed and let me know that someone cared about what I was doing !
Jcpenney 2015 Spring Campaign
I feel that this was just the beginning as far as opportunities were concerned . It opened many doors and most importantly it put a belief in myself that I had never experienced before and for that I am most thankful . Please see some great moments in 2015
Women's Empowerment Event - Indianapolis
Featured on Fashion Bomb Daily (here)
Featured on Fabulous After 40 (here)
Curlybyrdie was in the News ! (here) and (here)
And then there was that one day I was retweeted by my all time favorite style Icon J-LO!
And last but certainly not least there is this project called " I Choose to Be 2016" were I have teamed up with this talented photographer Casey Brothers from Le Petite Studios and other local businesses right here in Fort Wayne , Indiana . We are selecting 12 deserving women that have faced some sort of adversity in their life a complete makeover and photo shoot. See video below
I would like to introduce you to Denise Hancz- Barron our January woman . She is an amazing woman " A Survivor " Please see her story at link below and you will also have the opportunity to donate for this awesome cause .
Meet Denise
I would like to thank you anyone who has ever visited my blog. I want you to know it is greatly appreciated . I can certainly say that 2015 started off devastating for my family with this loss of Dave my Stepfather but I think perhaps that grief forced me to look at life a little different . It showed me that tomorrow is not promised .. Don't live in fear .. Live and out Loud.
Simply awesome!!
ReplyDeleteWishing you the best of 2016!
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It only takes a spark...all your personal & professional growth this year confirms, you're on FiRE. Hoping u continue to blaze new trails in 2016!
ReplyDeleteMatt thank u so much my friend ! Miss you and hope all is well😘
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