Get ready for one of my best blogging friends in the ENTIRE world. Stesha was one of my very first friends that I made when I started my blog. We are each other's biggest supporters. She inspires me to go after my dreams and to never give up. She is not only drop dead gorg, but has a heart of gold.
I am honored that she agreed to host Random Wednesday this week. Take it away, girlie!
Hello to all you fabulous Because Shanna Said So readers, My name is Stesha the writer behind Classic & Bubbly, a blog about fashion, photography, & all things random in my life! I am super excited to be guest posting for Shan while she is on her amazing adventure with Wallis to London. Before I get started I want to just say how unbelievably proud I am of Shanna. I knew she would win, this girl has the most loyal followers (yepp, thats you!!) than almost any other blogger out there & that is truly something special if you ask me. Shan was one of the first bloggers I started having a friendship with back when our blogs were brand new & we have stayed close friends since, so watching this little mama achieve such huge success makes me so happy!
When Shan & I get on the phone we chat about blogging of course but mostly we chat about our businesses & our goals. We tell each other what we are aiming for, give feed back to one another, advice but most of all we give support. Last year I took a huge risk by quitting my boring 9-5 Monday - Friday job & following my dream of owning my own photography company. {Stesha Jordan Photography} I started blogging almost two years ago now because I wanted to indulge in my photography skills & expand on the idea of become a photographer. I have always been the kind of girl who does what I want when I want, & when I see something that attacks my attention I will do anything until I get it. Photography was just that for me.
I am a 26 year old single gal living in Phoenix with no kids, no mortgage, nothing holding me back. What better time to take the risk & follow my dreams? It has been the most wonderful experience!! Not an easy experience at all, but wonderful. I have had those all night editing sessions to meet deadlines, crying phone calls to my mom, sitting at home on the weekends because I didn't make any money the month before (yes a budget has really been put in place!) but in the end it has all paid off. Working from home, creating the perfect schedule, knowing all your hard work is going straight to your own company. Those feelings are indescribable!
Here are a few key thoughts for you to keep in mind if you are looking to achieve a dream:
+ if you have a dream & you want it to come true make. a. plan.
+ do not be scared to take the first step.
+ yes there are always what if's, but then again there are always why not's as well
+ it will take hard work
+ you will have a mental break down or two.... or three
+ once the plans are in motion go with it, don't hold back
+ everyone has their opinion choose who's to listen too
+ do. what. makes. you. happy!
When I made my passion my career my life changed in the best way possible. My life will never be simple, I will never clock in & clock out, I will always have my phone on me, & stress will probably be around for a while but in the end I wouldn't have it any other way. If any of you ladies are thinking of taking that step & making your passion your career & are feeling scared or lost feel free to contact me. I love hearing abut everyones dreams & seeing what I can do to help!
Thank you for having me guest post today! Feel free to come on over to Classic & Bubbly and say a quick hello!
PS. Shan, I think I speak for all when I say we can't wait to hear about your trip & see the ah amazing photos!!
PS. Shan, I think I speak for all when I say we can't wait to hear about your trip & see the ah amazing photos!!
xxS
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