Do you Dare?
Dare to admit the truth to yourself first, then whisper it to others before proclaiming it loudly. Dare to believe in yourself and your soul’s calling, even if no one else does. Dare to love and be loved. Dare to be YOU!
Latest from the Blog
Personal stories and tips on how to be more self accepting and self reliant in love, adventure and career (laced with pop culture references).
The Pros and Cons of Exclusively Breastfeeding Baby
I never expected to exclusively breastfeed. My plan going in was to combination feed with breast and bottle to give us the best of all worlds. I heard stories about milk supply not coming in or declining, babies who preferred bottles over boobies and the exact...
How to Ramp Up to Exclusive Breastfeeding in 6 weeks
My intention with this post is to share a personal journey on breastfeeding, which started as an uphill battle after a 2 day stint in the NICU and things I learned along the way. When I was still pregnant, I started educating myself by attending local La Leche League...
On Pregnancy and Work
I suppose I always pictured my journey to motherhood would feel a certain way. It took a herculean effort to excavate my past / fears to even attempt the journey. It wouldn’t have been possible without marrying someone with the capacity to love and take care of me and...
The Scent of Livani: A Spiritual Return to Greece
Livani is the Greek word for Frankincense. It is commonly burnt for its fragrance during religious ceremonies. I used to follow behind Yia Yia’s swishing skirt during her daily pilgrimage through the apartment, a witness to her steady act of devotion. But I hadn’t...
On Overcoming Writer’s Block
I haven’t published anything for three years since the dawn of the pandemic. It’s not that I haven’t written – I have, a handful of times, for myself. I just haven’t had the courage to post. But why? THE IMPERMANENCE OF OPINION Years ago, I would have given anything...
Birthday Musings on Freedom in Quarantine
At 33, I started to seriously invest in coaching to rewire my mindset, level up and deal with the curve balls. There’s a framework that classifies life into phases: Unrest where the status quo starts to feel unsettling and leads to… Destruction where it’s out...
Hi my name is Vanessa.
So far, my 30’s have been about embracing self-love and romantic love with a partner, navigating a true shift into adulthood, while retaining a playful and curious spirit.
My goal is to make others (and myself) feel less alone on this journey called life, by sharing lessons learned along the way!