FOR THE LOVE OF SELF

As we move through the "love" month, I can't help but show gratitude and feel extreme joy for the love I have for this community. Whether you are actively auditioning or jumping back into the VO game, or you’re not even a VO artist but are committed to your career and craft full throttle, I am constantly thinking of you and celebrating your success. If you are new to the family, we welcome you with open arms and tons of tools, tips, and testimonials!

For those we haven't seen in awhile, I hope that you join us in our upcoming sessions, as well. As I say in every class, this can be a lonely road if you let it. We have to connect with one another and hold each other accountable to the goals we set and the identities we want to uphold. 

On the topic of looooove, let’s start with where love has to begin: With Self.

Oftentimes I refer to career building as building a house. We want to make sure that we are building the house from the foundation, the part that no one may see at first (or ever), but is the widest, sturdiest, and most significant part of the journey. And that is being in love with your voice. In love with having and sharing an opinion. In love with owning your truth and showcasing who you are on the inside with the outside world.  When I tried to focus on love of friends and then love of a partner, without love for myself first, nothing lasted long. 

So as we continue through this month, I want you to do 2 exercises that I do with many of my clients that will affect all areas of your life, regardless of your career:

1. Write a two page essay entitled “I Am The Shit Because.” Yes, I said it. I am a coach, but I’m also a coach who curses from time to time - that’s just my NY truth! So anywho, two page essay yes, yes. And in this essay I want you to braaaag allll about how woooonderful you are. What makes you unique? What makes you so dope? What makes you such an incredible human in the world? You’d be surprised how easy it is to talk about the “negative” or “needs for improvement” things we can say about ourselves so quickly, but when it comes to speaking life and light over ourselves we hesitate. There is nothing wrong with giving yourself props. How can you celebrate others if you don’t first celebrate yourself!?

2. Take yourself on a date. Yes, by yourself. Put effort into the planning like you’d want someone to do for you. Plan your outfit, set the date and location, and document it for yourself.

As a 7 year together/2 year married woman, these two exercises helped me so much when it came to recognizing what I had to offer my friends and my partner, as well as recognizing how I deserve to be treated, and truly what my worth is.

Have a happy Valentines day and til next time. Treat every week like it is YOURS because well...it is ✌🏼