On this day, August 20th, 34 years ago, my mom was giving birth to my older sister, Brianne, au naturale with no epidural (BLESS HER HEART.) Three years later, I was born and a lifelong sisterhood was formed.
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I'll never forget one early morning in March when I woke up to numerous missed calls and text messages from my sister and mom. The first thought in my head was, "Oh my gosh, is everything okay?" - And then I had this feeling take over me. It started as butterflies in my stomach and transitioned into a still calmness that traveled like lightning from my head to my toes. It was a gut feeling and I knew exactly what my sister was about to tell me; she was pregnant!
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On June 1st, 2017, at 4:08p Freddie, myself along with our friends, Mike & Ariane, landed at LAX after 24 hours of traveling from Koh Samui, Thailand back to the States. It was quite the journey but I was ecstatic to be back as a project I was producing was going into production on June 3rd. We had four days to shoot 17 pages - piece of cake, right? LOL.
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On Episode 015, we go live on Facebook and do a special Birthday episode! We chat future plans about our book release called The Pivot Principle. We touch on a few topics from the book including striving to be better than you were yesterday, dealing with grief, surrounding yourself with the right people, asking questions and manifesting your dreams.
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On July 30th, 1987 at 12:00p in Scottsdale, Arizona, yours truly came into this world at 8lbs and 10.5 oz (big baby, I know!) In the past 31 years, I have had magnificent moments, tragic moments, friends to last a lifetime, friends to last a season. Businesses boom, businesses standstill, I’ve traveled to places I never could’ve dreamed & fought to get my life back after a car accident in 2014 that left me unable to walk, in the hospital for months undergoing 11 surgeries.
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July 21st, 2018. The BEST day of my life to date.
Let's rewind, shall we? Earlier this month, Freddie and I visited Ohio to visit his family. While we were on this trip, I remember finishing up a shoot for Dunkin' Donuts and coming inside to look through the images. As we all sat down in the living room, I started scrolling through the photos when a notification on my phone went off. I opened up my e-mail and saw a message from Beau Beasley regarding "YoungArts Foundation Photoshoot."
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On Episode 014, we go live on Facebook and do an exclusive Q&A on proposal details! We share everything from Freddie’s month of planning, flying in the family and how he pulled off the surprise of a lifetime!
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On Episode 013, we sit down with the ever so witty & charming duo, Sam Miller & Savannah Mills! We discuss connecting through social media, Savannah’s project, “Solstice Ranch”, Film Festivals, Sam’s new published book, “A Lite Too Bright”, breaking into the book industry, touring with a band, The Interactive Pizza Museum, Podcast favorites, finding love in LA & honest advice on how to become good at any new skill.
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Whether you are meeting a new acquaintance, getting interviewed, taking a meeting, going on a first date, or meeting the parents, it doesn't matter the situation; you only have one shot to make a first impression.
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If you've been following Freddie’s and my journey, you probably know that we aren't *technically* engaged just yet. Yes, we went ring shopping together but the proposal reveal is something that will be happening in the very near future! I am so dang curious how he is going to do it. We tell each other everything and this has been killing us! Lol - However, when we were visiting his hometown this past week, his parents introduced me to everyone as his fiancé and I just adored the way it sounded so here I am, titling my blog with fiancé instead of boyfriend! Yolo.
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On Episode 012, we sit down with the dynamic duo, Ryan Pinkston & Justine Garcia! We dive into Ryan getting started in the acting industry on Punk'd, favorite pastimes, life as millennials, AI, politics, The Olivia Project, falling in love, online communities, two sensational life tips & paying it forward!
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On Episode 011, we sit down with the funny and entertaining Harry Howard! Harry dives into what it was like working at a top talent agency at CAA, realizing his passion for being on the other side of the business as an actor, comedian & talk show host, life as an LA native, The Harry & Kelly Show, auditioning, dating in LA, and he gives us a sneak peek at his unbelievable beatboxing skills.
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When I was 14, I remember watching Legally Blonde with Reese Witherspoon and absolutely adoring it. However, it was a specific quote in that movie that my girlfriends and I used to always recite, “Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy. Happy people just don't shoot their husbands, they just don’t!” Oh Elle Woods, how I love you so.
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Last week, I blogged about our magical trip to Happy Jewelers & what it was like ring shopping. I am so excited to share that the actual vlog is live! Take a sneak peek of our special trip below!
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On Episode 010, we sit down with the lovely & talented Jasmine Star! Jasmine is a photographer & business strategist from Newport Beach. She dropped out of law school to pursue her dreams of being a photographer and has become wildly successful. Jasmine also began consulting with business owners on how they could use social media to build a brand and grow their business after she amassed over 700,000 followers herself.
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The other day, I was driving along the 101, and I was listening to the radio when I heard a DJ say something really fascinating. She mentioned that studies have shown that having a hobby promotes happiness in your life & reduces stress.
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On Episode 009, we sit down with Power Couple & Newlyweds: David & Katie Del Rio! David and Katie wear many different hats & have had great success in numerous areas. Not only are they both actors & producers but David is a director, & actor seen on Broadway, television & film & Katie is a chef to the stars!
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Before I begin this blog, I want to let you know that most of these pictures only capture the essence of our visit to Creme & Sugar (more on that spectacular place later.) I wasn't planning on blogging about ring shopping as we shot a vlog (coming soon) but it was such a special day and my heart & soul told me to blog the experience - so here I am!
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On Episode 008, we sit down with Alyssa's childhood friend and 90 Day Fiancés very own, the one, the only Loren Brovarnik! Loren shares her incredible journey of being on 90 Day Fiancé for three years, what she and Alexei are up to these days, where they are looking to settle down, being a Tourette Syndrome Ambassador and using her platform to share her message with others also dealing with tics and anxiety. Loren also gives us an inside look on exploring life with Alexei for the first time without cameras around, her new obsession with podcasts, the couple’s upcoming trip to Israel, if they would ever do another season of 90 Day Fiancé and if babies are in the cards!
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On Episode 007, we sit down with the ever so motivating, talented and disciplined Scott Mathison! Scott shares his inspiring story of leaving his job as an accountant four years ago to becoming a Top Calisthenic Expert, Instagram Sensation & Actor!
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