Hi, it’s me again.
If you’ve followed me on social media for a while, you might have noticed I got a little quiet. Not because I ran out of things to say (that would be a first), but because I got in my own head about what I had to say.
The comparison trap
Somewhere along the way, creating content went from something I loved to something I overthought. I’d see someone else’s beautiful video, look at my own camera roll, and convince myself that my ordinary day wasn’t worth sharing. I’d film something, watch it back, pick it apart, and sometimes never post it. And when I did post, I’d let the numbers decide how I felt about it.
There’s more to me than one thing
I’m a mom, a master esthetician, an educator, and a person with more ideas than hours in the day. I love beauty, but I also love real conversations, little everyday moments, and dreaming up what’s next. I kept thinking I needed to choose one lane. But maybe the point of having my own space is that I don’t have to.
So, here’s what’s changing
I’m not promising a perfectly curated life or a dramatic transformation. I’m promising to show up more often, share things I actually care about, and stop waiting until everything looks just right. This website is a place for stories, skincare, motherhood, favorite finds, and all the things in between.
Stay awhile
If you’ve ever felt stuck between who you are and who you want to become, I hope you’ll feel at home here. Tell me: what’s something you’ve been wanting to start again?
— Shantel ♡
