My early 20’s kept me on my toes and brought with it so many first experiences and new things. If I could sit down for coffee (and matcha) with that 20 year old version of me, here’s what I would tell her…

Advocating for myself was something I had to figure out how to do and feel good about, and something I still work on. I definitely prefer speaking up for myself and asking for what I want over pushing my feelings down – and now it’s a muscle I don’t hesitate to flex.

The morning of my twenty-seventh birthday I opened my eyes and felt different. Looking back, I have some advice to offer my 20-year-old self and more than a few things to be thankful for.

Over the years, I’ve learned that our bodies are meant to change as we do, and that I’m still valuable whether I’m carrying 15 extra pounds or not. My worth isn’t tied to the size of my pants, and neither is yours.

From dreaming of being a princess at 5 to playing detective and taking soil samples from our backyard to deciding to be an art teacher, it’s been a long road. I’m excited to be able to share it with you!

So many times in the past my own excuses and negative self talk has held me back and stopped me from doing things I want to do, but this is me promising to do the hard things, to be vulnerable when I feel able to, and to show up and work on myself too.

Boudoir helped me realize that I didn’t have to alter my appearance to be enough, and it made a huge impact on my journey to discovering myself and finding self confidence, and I want that for you too.

The first time I dipped my toes into the world of boudoir on my own, I was surrounded by my very best friends. We spent the day laughing, gossiping, and celebrating each other. I didn’t know it then, but that day has impacted every boudoir session since.