I'm so very proud and honored to be featured in the January publication of Alpharetta Neighbors. When the publisher first reached out and asked if she could feature our story, I was overwhelmed with gratitude. It was during a stressful "single mom" moment when I was feeling alone and extremely tired. To be seen and appreciated in that moment was a lifeline and one I did not expect. 

I cried when I first saw the draft. I actually read it out loud with my daughter sitting beside me. I'm so grateful to Albright Photography for capturing the essence of our relationship and for the very fun photo shoot downtown Alpharetta. Thank you for seeing us and bringing our love to life in these beautiful images. I'm also so very thankful to Traci Bippus for taking our interview and transforming it so eloquently into "our" story. Your words touched me in a way I can't quite describe.

And to Michelle Barry, the publisher, thank you doesn't quite seem adequate, but I'm going to say it anyway. Thank you! Being a single parent yourself and having a deep and personal understanding of my story, I hope you can feel the genuine heartfelt gratitude.

You and your team have warmed my heart (deeply) and I appreciate you bringing our story into the homes of the Alpharetta community. This article means the world to me and I hope our story gives other single mothers hope and energy to keep going, to keep believing in themselves, to keep making the magic, and to keep showing up for their kids because they need you now more than ever and your strength is their super power.

In Love & Grace,
BeAnne
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​I’m always a little late to the game here, but I always find that wishing everyone a happy new year AFTER the holidays makes is much more meaningful because I’m more grounded and relaxed and fully present with my words.

​I turned 50 last year and I really stepped into my power both professionally and personally. Much of my success revolved around mindset. We have so much more strength than we think and we are much more resilient than we ever knew. It does take work, though, to tap into these beautiful inner resources so you have to be comfortable with getting uncomfortable. 

We have to be intentional with our lives and every decision we make matters. I remember early on in the year our CEO brought in her business coach who said something that really stuck with me. He drew two columns and on one side he listed out all the things we cannot control and on the other side he listed out all the things we CAN control.

The interesting find was that we focus more on the things we cannot control. In fact, we obsess over them and it’s having a detrimental effect on our mental well being. I made a commitment to myself then and there to focus on what I can control … my mindset, my daily routine, the way I show up for myself and others … how I run my business … how I treat others, my personal choices, my health, etc.

And guess what? My life shifted for the better and it altered my state of mind (in a good way). I also changed some of the language I was using so instead of saying I “have to” do something, I would say, “I get to …” and that in of itself brought an immense amount of peace and positivity.

We are the conductors of our lives. We decide who and what comes in to our sphere. Stop being the victim. Stop playing small. Stop letting your past control your future. Stop letting others steal your joy.
The world needs you to rise up and do the personal and professional work necessary to grow, to heal and to evolve into the best version of yourself.

Stop with all the resolutions that are creating unnecessary stress and emotional pressure. Commit to being authentic. To living an intentional life. To being mindful. To being you … beautiful you.
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Happy New Year!! 
BeAnne
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