I decided to pursue a career as a CPA after taking an accounting class in high school. I started college at Southeastern Louisiana University at 17 years old. After graduating with my Bachelor’s degree in 2009 I started my graduate program at Louisiana State University while working part time in public accounting. I completed myContinue reading “Transformations: Success to Significance”
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Transformation: Choices
I will never forget a conversation I had with a friend years ago when I felt stuck in a stressful job. After complaining to her on a call, yet again, she kindly but firmly told me: Jenn, if you want to talk about making a change I’m here. I don’t want to hear about yourContinue reading “Transformation: Choices”
Music: Our stories, emotions, affirmations
I have always chosen my favorite songs based on the lyrics. Which is why I cannot personally understand why some people prefer to listen to bands that scream sing unintelligible words no matter how much they try to convince me it’s the guitar or drums that “make it.” To each his own, but I’d likeContinue reading “Music: Our stories, emotions, affirmations”
Reflection on Depression and Hope
Warning: Discussions of depression, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. A friend recently recommended the book The Midnight Library. As soon as I read the description I knew it was something I needed to read. When I was a freshman in college I wrote a story for English class about a girl who attempted suicide. In theContinue reading “Reflection on Depression and Hope”
Reflections: Hiking Path of Life
I’m in Arizona for the weekend to cheer on my coach and his wife at the NPC USA Championships. Saturday morning a few of us took a hike at Piestewa Park, the second highest point in the Phoenix Mountains. When my friend asked if I wanted to go hiking all I heard was did IContinue reading “Reflections: Hiking Path of Life”
Reflection on Life Lessons
I’m in Bastrop, TX for my cousin’s wedding. This cousin is the youngest of the 7 cousins on my mom’s side and is about the age I was when I got married. I rode in with my grandma, mom, and step-dad. On the long drive I reflected on what wisdom I could potentially impart onContinue reading “Reflection on Life Lessons”
Transformation: Mindset
In 2019, as I was progressing through what I consider the most significant part of my personal transformation, I became obsessed with this song. I listened to it on repeat and remember writing the lyrics down in my journal while sitting in my car before a therapy session. They can say, they can say itContinue reading “Transformation: Mindset”
Transformations: Anxiety
I have mentioned before that I used to suffer from anxiety. I had an event earlier this week that reminded me of the difference in mindset and perspective that I have now compared to just a few years ago. I used to be a person that could not cope with change. On a good day,Continue reading “Transformations: Anxiety”
The journey to my first bodybuilding show
Last Saturday I competed in my first NPC Bodybuilding show in Bikini. Prep started in February and was a roller coaster of an experience. Going from having cheat meals on the weekends to a strict no-cheats diet was harder mentally than I had anticipated. About 6 weeks in I told my boyfriend that I wasContinue reading “The journey to my first bodybuilding show”
How can we destigmatize divorce?
I’m proud of you. I know that you loved him and how badly you wanted it to work, but it’s about time. ~A friend I will forever be grateful to have in my life This is what one of my best friends told me when I called to inform her that I had separated fromContinue reading “How can we destigmatize divorce?”
Believe Grow Glow 