Go big, but don't break in the process. And if you're broken, chances are you're not going to get big. If you're broken, sh*t's gonna fall apart. I'm keeping it real by keeping it real because I've always believed in being authentic with you. Isn't that what The OP Life is all about? Living On Purpose, on YOUR terms, designing YOUR best life? Well, that's what I'm talking about today. I'm here to tell you that you are the bomb dot … [Read more...]
3 Reasons Why You Need To Get To The Beach
It's no secret I love the beach. If you've followed me for any amount of time, you'll know from my Instagram and previous blog posts that I LOVE the beach and go every summer. I literally immerse myself in all the feels of what the beach is. I plop my rear on the sand, let the water wash over me, and I don't care who walks by if I'm in their way. They can walk around me. For me, it's one of the most exhilarating experiences. Now … [Read more...]
I’m BACK! And Why and How to Dream Big
Where in the world is Irene? Finally, I'm back home! After a whirlwind January, which I put no pressure on myself when it came to The OP Life, I'm back home. Where was I? I was traveling to three shows helping Honestly Margo grow. A few highlights... For those of you new to The OP Life, I'm the "momager" and CO-CEO of this young budding bath and beauty brand. So lemme just briefly tell you the … [Read more...]
How To Shift Your Mindset From Scarcity To Abundance
I think you'd agree that we don't walk around thinking we live in scarcity. But, in a subconscious way, we do. We are encouraged to consume and achieve more. Even when we have enough, we’re told that we need a better car, better clothes, or a higher income to be successful, and that's supposed to impress others, right? I remember my first boss encouraging us young rookies to invest in a luxury car so that when we'd pull up to a client, the … [Read more...]
Women On Purpose: Jen Gotch, ban.do
You guys! YOU GUYS! I couldn't be more excited to bring to you today's special Women On Purpose featured boss babe! I am 100000000% certain you've heard of ban.do. Behind ban.do is Jen Gotch. She's the cool chic I'm talking about. Being that I am a mom of a teen girl, and I happen to like pretty cool and fun hip things myself, {wink} the gal who started this company has been on my dream boss babe list for quite some time. Fun stuff … [Read more...]
Bridging The Gap: The Forever Fierce Revolution
A mentor is defined as an experienced and trusted adviser. The one thing that I've learned as I've gotten older is that we never stop learning and never stop growing. There are opportunities for us to grow as women throughout our lives and it's a never-ending process. So when I was invited to be a part of the Bridging The Gap campaign, hosted by CatherineGraceO, my heart could not be any fuller! For those of you who know already what I do, … [Read more...]
Cocktails and Conversations Begin Tomorrow Night!
I couldn't be more THRILLED to announce this FREE Telesummit I'm hosting beginning tomorrow night. All those things you love to read about HERE on TheOPLife, all the fun stuff that we do, day in and day out? Those are the things we'll be sharing. Each evening, you'll be able to watch me alongside a guest expert boss babe I've invited to discuss a specific topic. It's totally free and you can watch from your phone OR computer. You can … [Read more...]
How To Get Rid Of Self Doubt
We've all dealt with this secret monster in our head. Those voices that say "no you can't do that." "You'll never succeed at that." "You're not good enough for that." Do you struggle with self-doubt? Perhaps you often wonder if you've made the right decision or have only a faint hope that your next job interview, project, deal you're going to land, or even date will turn out well. We start thinking about those fears. The most unfortunate … [Read more...]
The Truth About Back To School: A Mom’s Perspective
This is going to be a straight talk session I'm going to have with you and what I feel like back to school feels like for us moms. No nonsense. Straight talk about back to school, the good the bad and the ugly, and letting go. Grab some Kleenex and a cocktail. Things about to get real. This post reflects my personal feelings and my experiences. And I believe as parents we do the best we know to do. That is all we can do. Right? The truth … [Read more...]
Why My Remodeling My Office Is Important For You
Laptops have contributed to my demise this past year or so. I am coming clean and admitting it. They say admitting your problem is the frist step, right? HA! I haven't really had a "problem" per se, but I had some health issues and a bit of depression with deaths I've had to deal with, so I've been working literally "from bed". Watch my video to understand more of what I'm talking about and what I'm doing... but listen CLOSELY because … [Read more...]
Women On Purpose: Erin Bowman – Pop Star
I cherry pick the women I have had on my Women On Purpose series. I select women I admire, respect their work ethic, how they run their business, how they treat others, and really look at them as "the package deal". It's not about who is making a ton of money or has a bazillion followers, but who is living their dreams, following their passions, and loving life and loving others, making a difference in the lives of others. You guys have NO … [Read more...]
Women On Purpose: Cara Alwill Leyba – The Champagne Diet
This darling boss babe with pink hair that speaks such amazing words about living our best life. Creator of The Champagne Diet, Cara got my attention years ago and I've been a loyal follower ever since. When you read what she has to say, you'll see how much in alignment we are in what we think about following your passion, being true to you, and living On Purpose. I'm so honored to have the fabulous Cara Alwill Leyba for today's Women On … [Read more...]
Design Your Best Life: Badass On Purpose
It's TIME. I'm so excited I can't even begin to tell you! I've had this vision for SO long... for years I can truly say. I had this vision of what I wanted to share with you as part of The OP Life. I had a vision of what I wanted to convey and teach and mentor and empower all of the women (and a few of the dudes too!) that I touched. It's this. Living On Purpose and having this fabulous fierce and badass life means having … [Read more...]
Women On Purpose: Mother’s Day Series – Mother Knows Best
For the moms, by the moms, to the moms... and the rest of anyone! There is no better wisdom than a mother's wisdom. A woman who birthed you, raised you, sacrificed for you, cried about you, stressed because of you, laughed because of you, was made to have you. You would not be here if it wasn't for your mom. It's the one job in this world that we don't get paid for but it's priceless. It's the hardest job in the world, but it's also … [Read more...]
How To Deal With Negative People
No thanks. You can take that somewhere else! No matter what we do, whether we work or not, we all come in contact with negative, difficult people from time to time. Our natural instinct is to fight back, defend ourselves, and react to their negativity with some of our own. However, we are not animals who are led by instincts. We are humans with the ability to control our responses. To fight anger with anger merely depletes our own energy … [Read more...]
How To Stop The Need To Please
Are you a people-pleaser? Do you try to help everyone at the expense of your own needs? Do you try to make others happy as a means of avoiding confrontation? Do you feel guilt when you put yourself first? I hate to say it but if these sound like you, you’re a people pleaser. Trying to make others happy at your own expense is a poor way to spend your time and energy. If you’re looking out for everyone else, who has your best interests at … [Read more...]
On Purpose In Person
Here's why I'm doing what I do. Do I love fashion? Um YA! Do I love decor? YESSSS! Do I love makeup and fluffing my hair? Um... have you seen me lately? What's all that got to do with living On Purpose? Everything. It's about getting REAL about what choices we make and it's about getting REAL with what's going on inside that head of yours. What are you saying to yourself? Are you good enough? Do you have what it takes? Are … [Read more...]
7 Steps To Give Yourself Mental Makeover
Makeovers. Come get a makeover. Your house just got a makeover. Want a makeover? Quite a buzzword, don't you think? Although you might take great care of your body, our face, skin, hair, and we're all about beauty, and even our homes, we may not give much thought to our mental self. It’s time to ask yourself, “What do I do to take care of my mind and keep it in excellent shape?” Here are some ways to give yourself a mental … [Read more...]
How To Be Productive While Procrastinating
Sounds kinda odd doesn't it? It's almost an oxymoron. How to be productive while procrastinating. Let's face it. We all procrastinate in some way. We're putting something off, doing other things than that one thing we need to get done. I know I'm guilty as charged! What's worse is that pit feeling in your stomach knowing you still haven't done what you NEED to get done, that thing that you're putting off. So I got to thinking... If … [Read more...]
Love is…
Today is the day we celebrate love. Supposedly. Valentine's Day. I want to know. What do you think of Valentine's day? Do you think this is the day to pull out all the stops and go over the top and show the person of your dreams how much you love them? What are your two cents on this whole V-Day thing? Personally, the older I get, and the more life experiences I have under my belt, I feel like Valentine's Day really is every day. … [Read more...]
