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How It Feels To Be a Creative In Uncertain Times

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What's it like to be a creator in uncertain times? How can you show support to your faves? I'm giving you the real deal here.

It was all good just a month ago.

My digital imprint TheCubicleChick.com was on an upswing in terms of traffic and revenue after being flat for several months, and I had just signed two lucrative contracts with brands, and was working on another one which would bring me a nice payday.

I was also working at a regional supermarket chain on their digital team creating copy and working on their website and mobile properties.

It was the best of times. And then the worst of times happened.

My contractor position at the grocery chain was paused, and one of the contracts that I had worked so hard on was put on hold as well. Covid-19 became a pandemic of epic proportions and we are now experiencing a new normal.

As a creative in uncertain times, this is what it currently feels like:

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43 & Me: A Year Older and a Bolder Year Ahead

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I'm officially 43 now and there's been some big changes in my life. Get caught up on on the latest developments and read about my plan for the nexy year.

I am officially 43 years young!

I’ve had a lot of changes in my life as of late, and it all culminated in me turning 43 and being blessed to reach another important milestone. I am on a quest to live my best life spiritually, emotionally, physically, professionally, and mentally—which means revamping and rethinking a few ways that I do things.

I’m now back in the cubicle, so to speak.

Last month, I accepted a position as the Director of Social Media and Digital Marketing at KTRS. It is a 20+ year old locally owned talk radio station, and is the voice of St. Louis, and I am honored to help establish and help grow their social media department.

I have been self-employed for over eight years, and haven’t been an employee during that entire time. Going back into the workplace and working with a team on a consistent basis is something that I’ve been out of practice with, but the position is allowing me to grow my skill-set and capabilities in the social media space, while giving me access to another platform—radio. I am excited about this new chapter and look forward to what this new role will bring.

I'm officially 43 now and there's been some big changes in my life. Get caught up on on the latest developments and read about my plan for the nexy year.

In addition to that, I have a consultant contract with a large church here in the area to help them grow their social media channels and efforts, and I also will still be running The Cubicle Chick, LLC and all of my other endeavors.

The grind does not stop!

During the next year, I hope to move in bolder steps and brushstrokes while continuing to empire build and finish products that have been on the back-burner for way too long.

Here’s what you can expect from me:

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New York City Photo Shoot Fresh

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I’ve always wanted to have a photo shoot in New York City.

The Big Apple is a creative’s paradise as it thrives on the heartbeats of its inhabitants. These vibes act as synergy that mixes with the bright lights, big city theme. Chip Dizárd, epic photographer and image catalyst took on the challenge of shooting me with his lens.

We are talking Bucket List ish here. I’ve wanted to work with Chip for years, so our universes aligned and we made it happen. The result was a match for the blogging masses.

Chip and his assistant Candace Howe got me all together, honey. They helped loosen me up, played music that I could vibe to to get the right shot, and were consummate professionals throughout the process.

I’ve had many a photoshoot, but this one was gold star material, all the way.

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For 90 Minutes, I Was Weightless

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For 90 minutes, I was weightless during my floating experience. Learn about how floating can help you mind, body, and soul, and why you are a professional should try it.

With so much going on in the world, you can begin to feel heavy. Bogged down. Full. I am always looking for ways to decompress while seeking peace and tranquility, and I found yet another way to get some zen. A friend and I heard about floating and found out that there was a place locally that offered floating services to those needing relaxation, serenity, and even managing for physical and mental pain.

Enter Float STL.

Floating is a wellness experience for your mind, body, & soul where you float effortlessly on top of high density salt water in a supported environment. In my instance, you are in a pod with subdued light and music as you float weightlessly. While doing so, everything is tuned out. The world, your problems, negativity, and even physical ailments.

For 90 minutes, I was weightless.

Being able to find moments in our lives where we address our self care and our overall wellness is critical to our professional successes. If we don’t take of ourselves physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually, we can only go so far. So I hope by sharing my experience with floating that it encourages you to seek something on that level to do something good for yourself.

I am currently several hours post float and the effects are still with me. I feel more at peace, more calm, and have a sense of awakened activity. I am more tuned in with my senses, and I also feel lighter, if that is possible.

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Vacation With Intention: Download My Free Travel Journal

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Learn how to truly take a vacation without the interference of work plus download my free travel journal to help you remember your trip.

Most working Americans do not use their allotted vacation days. This means that many of us are overworked, overstressed, and under-nourished when it comes to our personal lives. This is the thing: we work so that we can take care of ourselves and our families, but we neglect to mindfully take time off because we are programmed to work, work, work, work, work. Not only is that the chorus of a Rihanna song, but it has become an anthem for how we live.

Traveling is an important part of cultivating oneself and is necessary. We need time to explore something new and partake in different surroundings, scenery, and cultures. If you do not travel at least once a quarter, my friend, it is time to change that.

I do my fair share of travel for both business and personal, and I make sure to take at least one trip each quarter that is for leisure only. It is a priority for me, and it is pretty much non-negotiable.

We work hard, we hustle, we burn the midnight oil, and it is time that we vacation with intention. This means that not only are we getting away from it all, but we are getting in much needed self-care and restoration for our mind, body, and soul. Intentional travel means we have a purpose for going to our destination alongside goals that we want to accomplish, so that it is not just a trip or vacation, but an experience as well.

In order to get the most out of your intentions when traveling, I am sharing my Free Travel Journal that you can print out in order to write down your thoughts, feelings, and memories daily while on vacay.

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