...for thinking that we could be something for real? <3
I thought it was the most suitable song right now...with all of the bad stuff being reported on the news and the crime, war, and hatred around the world, is it wrong to think we can reach for something we can't even see?
As most of you know, I've been on a total stump on what to share with you or write about. And as another bunch of you know, life is an absolute whirl wind right now that I can't even put into words. Happiness doesn't even begin to describe what I feel on a daily basis. SO! Here I am...I combined a bunch of my posts into one for you.
Note to those who are aching for a happy feeling...hard work does pay off. Whatever it is you are struggling through right now, it will turn out okay. Reach for the things you can't see, eventually it'll all be in clear view.
A lot of my time recently has been thrown into working on my business (outside of my 9-5). The past few weeks has truly tested my faith, my courage, and my strength. Constant questions in my head like -- did I get everything done today?, are the contracts good to go?, does Jason have everything he needs?, are the dancers ready...?, what do I need to get done first tomorrow...?
And then I ask myself deeper questions like, what if I'm wrong and what if I'm being too optimistic...?, am I setting everyone up around me for failure by never preparing for bad...?
I don't know. The best way for me to answer these questions to myself are- I. Don't. Know. It's actually kind of funny - everyone on our team calls me Ms. Positive, because each time something bad comes out of someone's mouth, I shut it down so fast. I'm NOW (something I've been working on for awhile) a firm believer in thinking of the best, praying for the best, and doing the best. If we exert the best of ourselves into each day, we will get the best back. Not always, but at least most of the time. At the end of the day, I don't want to go to sleep thinking I didn't try my hardest to make something happen.
I've heard the word "no" a lot in the last few years. Jason and I both have had people invest their time in our project but then leave us high and dry without a word of an explanation. We've had people tell us that they will do a, b, and c for us and we of course barely get anything. And honestly, the last time we had a door shut in our face - I vowed to myself that I wouldn't let it happen again. I haven't thrown so much of my life and heart into a project that I would let fail. Accepting someone's "no" is not what we're about. Never have been, never will be. Their lack of faith is honestly what reboots our motivation and keeps us working harder.
There have been A LOTTTT of people in the past few months that have come and knocked on our door. Apologies from everyone for not believing in me and my goals and my dreams, and most importantly for not believing in Jason and what he's about. Constant fights about why I'm doing what I'm doing and endless explanations on where I'm going with my life. It's not easy - most of you probably think I blow you off when I tell you I'm too busy or I have a meeting, but I promise it's not like that. I don't expect anyone to understand or for it to be an easy ride. My priority right now is to make my dream (and my best friend's dream) come true. We've talked about touring, and opening up offices, and having our core team all over the world for so long. That is my priority. That is my constant to-do list. That's why I don't stop. Fridays aren't the end of the work week, they're the beginning for my work-weekend.
So where has all this gotten us? This year has been phenomenal. Jason won the Uforia Music Festival contest to perform and debut with some hugeeee artists (stay tuned for awesome pics in August) and we're going to LA in just a few weeks. He is being sponsored by Subway in their Fresh New Artist segment for the summer - and his face is everywhere! We've added some amazing new people to our team that are making our hard work and dreams actually come true every day. Our career-long goal thus far to be on 99.5 has been accomplished - stay tuned for some more radio updates! International radio coverage is now a norm. Should I keep going?? 2014 has been amazing to say the least.
My main point to everyone is keep going. Keep pushing. Every time you scratch something off your to-do list, add something else. It WILL happen. Hard work DOES pay off. You CAN do it.
And just in case you haven't taken the chance to watch this music video, I suggest you do. It's worth every second of your time. (It's what inspired to me put this post together...)
I thought it was the most suitable song right now...with all of the bad stuff being reported on the news and the crime, war, and hatred around the world, is it wrong to think we can reach for something we can't even see?
As most of you know, I've been on a total stump on what to share with you or write about. And as another bunch of you know, life is an absolute whirl wind right now that I can't even put into words. Happiness doesn't even begin to describe what I feel on a daily basis. SO! Here I am...I combined a bunch of my posts into one for you.
Note to those who are aching for a happy feeling...hard work does pay off. Whatever it is you are struggling through right now, it will turn out okay. Reach for the things you can't see, eventually it'll all be in clear view.
A lot of my time recently has been thrown into working on my business (outside of my 9-5). The past few weeks has truly tested my faith, my courage, and my strength. Constant questions in my head like -- did I get everything done today?, are the contracts good to go?, does Jason have everything he needs?, are the dancers ready...?, what do I need to get done first tomorrow...?
And then I ask myself deeper questions like, what if I'm wrong and what if I'm being too optimistic...?, am I setting everyone up around me for failure by never preparing for bad...?
I don't know. The best way for me to answer these questions to myself are- I. Don't. Know. It's actually kind of funny - everyone on our team calls me Ms. Positive, because each time something bad comes out of someone's mouth, I shut it down so fast. I'm NOW (something I've been working on for awhile) a firm believer in thinking of the best, praying for the best, and doing the best. If we exert the best of ourselves into each day, we will get the best back. Not always, but at least most of the time. At the end of the day, I don't want to go to sleep thinking I didn't try my hardest to make something happen.
I've heard the word "no" a lot in the last few years. Jason and I both have had people invest their time in our project but then leave us high and dry without a word of an explanation. We've had people tell us that they will do a, b, and c for us and we of course barely get anything. And honestly, the last time we had a door shut in our face - I vowed to myself that I wouldn't let it happen again. I haven't thrown so much of my life and heart into a project that I would let fail. Accepting someone's "no" is not what we're about. Never have been, never will be. Their lack of faith is honestly what reboots our motivation and keeps us working harder.
There have been A LOTTTT of people in the past few months that have come and knocked on our door. Apologies from everyone for not believing in me and my goals and my dreams, and most importantly for not believing in Jason and what he's about. Constant fights about why I'm doing what I'm doing and endless explanations on where I'm going with my life. It's not easy - most of you probably think I blow you off when I tell you I'm too busy or I have a meeting, but I promise it's not like that. I don't expect anyone to understand or for it to be an easy ride. My priority right now is to make my dream (and my best friend's dream) come true. We've talked about touring, and opening up offices, and having our core team all over the world for so long. That is my priority. That is my constant to-do list. That's why I don't stop. Fridays aren't the end of the work week, they're the beginning for my work-weekend.
So where has all this gotten us? This year has been phenomenal. Jason won the Uforia Music Festival contest to perform and debut with some hugeeee artists (stay tuned for awesome pics in August) and we're going to LA in just a few weeks. He is being sponsored by Subway in their Fresh New Artist segment for the summer - and his face is everywhere! We've added some amazing new people to our team that are making our hard work and dreams actually come true every day. Our career-long goal thus far to be on 99.5 has been accomplished - stay tuned for some more radio updates! International radio coverage is now a norm. Should I keep going?? 2014 has been amazing to say the least.
My main point to everyone is keep going. Keep pushing. Every time you scratch something off your to-do list, add something else. It WILL happen. Hard work DOES pay off. You CAN do it.
And just in case you haven't taken the chance to watch this music video, I suggest you do. It's worth every second of your time. (It's what inspired to me put this post together...)
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| "Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it." - Maya Angelou |
