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2023 Life Update

It’s been a while, and by while I mean over a decade since I’ve blogged (queue feeling like a washed millennial) BUT I’ve never been so excited to truly connect with y’all and write what’s on my heart + share stories I hope will uplift, entertain and empower you – basically I’ll keep falling flat […]

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Spring cleaning is not only for physical spaces like your home. It's also important to clean up digital spaces! So what is there to clean up? 🌼 Bookmarks Create folders! Something as simple as “Work”, “Personal Project”, “Articles to Read”, and “Shopping” can help you sort through all the bookmarks so that they’re easy to [...]

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Iskra is laying down on the grass in a floral top with a Lush Greens Saltair body wash and some flowers surrounding her hair.

If you didn’t know my history yet, I’ll keep it short – let me know in the comments if you’d like a dedicated post about my ED recovery – but essentially, I’m sure like many of you throughout my teenage years I struggled with body dysmorphia, which led to disordered eating. Little did I know […]

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Iskra is wearing a floral pattern dress and looking at the Self Funding Planner she is holding with both hands.

If you’ve been following me for a while, you might have heard me talking about Self Funding. I’ve created videos and posts talking about investing in myself in the past, and even a video series with Philip where we made about a dozen episodes. But it wasn’t until the global pandemic that I realized Self […]

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Iskra is on the red carpet in a long, metallic dress and black heels.

I didn’t see this coming. I’m sure many of you reading this have gone through huge life changes because of the pandemic. Because same – one particular event really has changed everything. I vividly remember being nine months pregnant when the whole world shut down, wondering what would happen to my career moving from New […]

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Austin, Texas skyline on a clear blue sky day.

Being a nomad for decades, I finally found a place called home. And I never could’ve imagined it would have been Austin, Texas. For years, I’ve lived in places I felt like I needed to be for my career. From London to New York, and even a random stint in Turkey, I was never sure […]

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Self love is not just a concept, but a practice that requires intention and effort. In today’s fast-paced world, it can be easy to neglect our mental health and wellbeing. Thankfully, technology has made it easier for us to prioritize self love through various apps: here are five to try out this month to help […]

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Last Saturday, we held Bullet Journaling 101: Bujo Basics and it was a huge success! We loved meeting part of our Austin community and making new friends while learning how to creatively design bullet journal spreads. For those who are unfamiliar with bullet journaling, it is a flexible and customizable journaling system that helps individuals […]

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Today, going digital in almost every aspect of our lives makes sense – whether that’s music, taking photos, or sending messages. But some things, such as planning or note taking, are still debatable. Which planner is better: physical or digital? Every person as different needs, but here we share some of the benefits of a physical […]

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This is the time of year when everyone is setting ambitious goals but might not be achieving some of them. To increase your chances for a year full of growth and success, keep these 5 common goal setting mistakes in mind: Mistake #1: Not tracking progressMake sure to use habit trackers and write down your weekly wins. Mistake […]

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