Hej, predivna! Spremna za malo ljepote i inspiracije?

Hey gorgeous! Ready for a little beauty and inspiration?

Last month, I had the pleasure of chatting with @Marques Ogden on his podcast, “Get Authentic.” And we covered ALL of my favorite topics: beauty, community, and football. Talk about a dream come true! 

If you’re a football fan like me, you likely recognize Marques’s name. I was certainly starstruck! And I was so pleasantly surprised to discover how much we both value community. Football teams are a frequent comparison to professional groups in corporate jargon (believe me, after decades in HR, I know all of the classics!), but there is a lot of truth to how sports bring people together – and not just on the field. If you walk into a sports bar while a game is on, you’re guaranteed to make at least one friend. Personally, I love to have my loved ones over to my house on football Sundays; it’s a tradition centered around a shared interest, but becomes a chance to reconnect, to catch up, and to ground ourselves in our connection before another busy week. And it’s the community that we foster, no matter what interest it’s rooted in, that cheers us through the highs and carries us through the lows. 

Of course, the foundation for any healthy dynamic is authenticity. One thing that’s been invaluable to both Marques and me throughout our professional journeys, despite how different they’ve been, is realizing that when your value is rooted in yourself, you become unstoppable. Like-minded people will be drawn to that authenticity, and you’ll have a community that’s rock-solid – which is worth much more than a giant, fluctuating crowd that’s based on temporary popularity.

Throughout it all, the way to protect yourself and your group is to not focus on comparison. We all know it’s the thief of joy, but it can be so much more damaging. Imagine that you’re walking on a tightrope. Looking down makes you lose your balance, right? In day-to-day life (at least for us non-circus folks), comparing yourself to someone else is a sure way to knock you off your feet. The magic happens when you turn your gaze inward and focus on taking care of yourself and the people you love, not letting what you’re “supposed” to be doing get in the way of it. 

If you’re interested in hearing more about confidence that radiates from the inside out and how breaking tradition can catapult you into your goals, take a look at our episode. We’re both committed to helping you get authentic. 

How To Find Your True, Authentic Beauty, with Founder of Keca’s Usna Monica Walls! - YouTube 

Ljubav, sjaj i poljupci!

Love, shine, and kisses!