Author: thesoulshinecollective

Let me begin by saying I don’t get into politics much. Let me also say that this post is NOT about politics. It is about love. It is about unity. It is about humanity. I will, however, start this post by saying that this is the strangest year and strangest election I have ever witnessed.… Continue reading Divided We Rise

My goodness, how things can change in a year’s time. This time last year we were getting ready to go on a family trip to Blue Ridge, and it was a beautiful trip.  Little did I know what would come upon our return and the months following. And thank God for it all.  For the… Continue reading reflecting…

Don’t ever allow someone to make you feel less than.  Don’t ever allow someone to make you feel like there is only one way. Don’t ever allow someone to take your power away from you. Don’t ever allow someone to take advantage of you or expect more from you than you ask from them. Know… Continue reading I can do this.

I have gotten wayyyyy behind on posting photo sessions I have had the pleasure of doing lately. So here are a few! 🙂 Look how beautiful these humans are! I am now booking into August and September. Email me thesoulshinecollective@gmail.com for details and availability.

SO these have been finished for a while and I finally hit PUBLISH a little while ago...but kept it quiet. 😉 The first... "Blank Slate" --welcome to your next step 365 pages that I created to be used after forming habits and completing DAY BY DAY -- or you can use it on it's own.… Continue reading SURPRISE! I published TWO more books!

One year ago today, I published my first book. And today, I am celebrating the steps I took to get there and the steps I've taken since then. I am celebrating the journey.I am celebrating all of YOU, who I have written your story using the tools in my book. This past year, I have… Continue reading celebrating ONE YEAR!

Giving ourselves time to fill our cup is not selfish….. it is necessary. For years, has been a part of my message and story. I began online fitness coaching seven years ago and to help other women who were struggling like I was, hold that space, have that support, etc…. It was critical. And when… Continue reading fill your cup. take time for YOU.

Sometimes things have to fall apart so that they can come together. Including ourselves.Yesterday was a good day.Until a wave of exhaustion and grief hit me out of nowhere.The tears fell. The breath was shortened. The fear, the hurt, the panic and the worry set in. I fell apart, all at once.My oldest daughter was… Continue reading sometimes…