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The Healing Power of Books: an Intro to Femmespire Media Publishing - part 1

5/20/2022

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          I truly believe there’s something magical about reading books. They have the power to encourage you when you’re down and can inspire and empower you to be a better person. At least for me, I’ve noticed books with a positive message have this almost supernatural ability to heal and uncover deep rooted emotional wounds. Especially when you get to read about someone else who has struggled with a similar thing. It’s validating and reminds me that I’m not alone and not as crazy as I might have feared. And that is the most freeing and beautiful thing. So, I’m proud to be a writer. Books are cheap therapy.
          You see, I struggled with depression, anxiety and low self-esteem ever since I was a child. I remember always feeling discouraged, criticized, or just plain looked over by my family, friends, hell- even the neighbors (my English teachers might have been the only ones who ever saw and appreciated me- thank you Mrs. Scott, Mr. Harris and Mrs. Meisel!)  
          But sadly, I felt like I could NEVER please my parents growing up and that they never had a kind word to say to me. I could do 100 things, 99 of them perfectly, and it seemed as if my parents would always choose to focus on and mock me for that 1 thing I didn’t do right. 
          Maybe I didn’t smile enough during my recitals, or I misspelled a word in my essay that I STILL got an A on? Maybe my best friend was the social butterfly and it was a stark contrast to my introverted “shy girl” personality, or my hips were wider than my friends once we went through puberty, or I had a mole under my nose that they thought looked like a booger? Or you know, any number of criticisms. And trust me, there were MANY. 
          Either way, I always felt like I was ugly, worthless, and unlovable because of their critical words toward me. And whether they ever were aware of what they did or consciously meant to hurt me or not- it’s irrelevant. It DID hurt me. And sadly, some of their words still haunt me as an adult to this day. 
          But now, thank God, they are so much better and I like to think that I am so much better as well. But it wasn’t without MANY years of struggling and constant effort to transform my thought-life. And I admit I don’t always succeed at this. But a major thing that HAS helped me along the way all these years have been books. 
          Yes, BOOKS. 
          For me, it was mostly the genres of Christian Inspiration, Self-Help, and Memoir, with a little young adult fiction in my teens about girls who also battled mental health issues, low self-esteem, and had big dreams. That stuff was MY THERAPY. Cheap therapy. I loved immersing myself in the many life-affirming books and other positive messaged written arts and literary media. 
          In my desperate attempts to help PICK MYSELF UP and fill my mind with positive words of encouragement and validation, I would pretty much bury myself in numerous books, magazines, music, and movies with empowering, inspiring, and encouraging messages. Even as a young kid, I would spend hours analyzing messages and themes in the media I fed myself. Seeking ways to apply life-affirming messages to myself and those around me and finally find the encouragement and positivity I never felt like I received at home but so desperately needed. 

          And it helped a lot. 
          So that’s what I hope to help facilitate for others through the books and musical soundtracks that go with them that I will be releasing through this company Femmespire Media as well as my author platform www.TiffanyGrandMedia.com and the social media pages that go with them.  

          Because I know I am NOT the only one who has struggled in life and could use encouragement, validation, and emotional healing. I pray the works I share will help you on your journey called life like they have me. Because even if no one else has ever told you before, I am telling you NOW: You are lovable, you matter, and your experience is valid- whatever it has been. 
          And if you need more positive reinforcement in your life and more encouraging things to meditate on- then please pick up a good book. Even if it’s not one of the one’s I've written or will be publishing here at Femmespire Media. Feed your soul to the fullest. You are worth more than you know. Please don’t forget that! 

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Focus on Your Strengths: And Other Things I'm Still Learning

8/24/2021

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“Focus on your strengths, what comes naturally to you and what you really love to do.”
 
        Someone said this to me in a dream once of all places a looooong time ago. Was it my psyche? God? Or something else giving me this wisdom that still plays in my head 15 years later? I don't know and it doesn't matter. But it is a concept I have struggled with for most of my life. Always trying to do so much, compromising on myself and what I really want, and often forcing myself to do things that have just made me perpetually depressed and overwhelmed because it seemed like the "practical" or "smart" thing to do. That is until now.
        This summer has been a HUGE season for me- personally, creatively and professionally. I changed day jobs- took on not just one but TWO jobs to train to run retail stores. I did this because- and I hate to admit this- deep down I didn’t believe I was good enough to run a business on my own. Which is very important for me to feel competent in as I’m technically building two at the same time. 1.) the Affirmations Gift Shop: an online store full of positive, life affirming merchandise to encourage people and help them heal from emotional abuse “one product and post at a time” and 2.) Femmespire Media: this multimedia company you are currently reading the blog from.
         In addition to all of this, I Tiffany Grand, am an author, songwriter, and playwright with my own brand to build and creative passion projects to work on.
        Needless to say, I’ve had a lot on my plate and it’s been hard to focus. So sadly, many things got put on the backburner in order to keep a steady paycheck coming in. Media companies aren’t as lucrative as one might think (at least not YET). But writing and encouraging people through the arts is my passion so I keep coming back to it.
         This past week I had spent a great deal of time trying to record some songs to go along with one of the books we’ll be publishing through Femmespire Media “Better Late Than Never”. I was super excited and motivated to get the EP done and finally tie up the last odds and ends so we could officially release this book once and for all.
         But nothing really went how I planned. The mandolin I recorded didn’t sound right, the drums were too tingy, and my vocals- well let’s just say I’m rarely if ever happy with vocal takes. After a few days of getting frustrated and feeling discouraged, I decided to (at least temporarily) pack the recording gear back up and get back to working on the project I was doing all this for once and for all- the book. Or books, as the case has become.
          And that’s when the quote from my dream all those years prior came flooding back to me yet again.
       
        “Focus on your strengths, what comes naturally to you and what you really love to do.”

          My biggest love has always been writing and encouraging people through the written word. But I also  like business and being in control of a project from beginning to end. However, running stores (online or in person), pushy sales, intricate techie tasks, and performing are not my strengths. I mean I’m more competent at it than many people, but they’re not my first loves and Lord knows there are MANY other people in the world who ARE gifted in these areas more than me. So, I really need to start leaving these other tasks to other people and stop feeling like I must do EVERYTHING MYSELF all the time.
          All this comparison, head decisions, and forcing myself to do certain things (like the new day jobs running other people’s stores) has just made me miserable. I suffered a great deal of depression and shed a lot of tears this summer because of it. You can read the blog post I wrote about it titled “Saying No to Head Decisions: and Other Things I’m Still Learning in My 30’s” here.
          Summer isn’t even completely over yet and I have already left both of those jobs behind. I’ve had to be honest with them and myself. I don’t want to run someone else’s business or sell products just for the sake of making money. I want to do something with meaning and purpose that hopefully encourages and inspires people to live their best lives as well. I want something that feeds my soul and makes me feel like my authentic self.  Someone I don't have to apologize for or feel compelled to compare to anyone else. 
          In other words, I want to WRITE books, and plays, and other kinds of media that I can think of to convey a positive message. And I want to publish and promote other writers and creatives with similar visions. This is all I have ever really wanted throughout my life. This was the original vision of Femmespire Media before I got all lost and paranoid believing I wasn't good enough for the purpose I had in my heart. But as most of us do when we are in the mist of adulthood looking at bills we have to pay, I ignored it in favor of a more “steady paycheck”. Even if it meant my soul felt like it was dying most of the time.
         All things I actively encourage others NOT to do on a nearly daily basis.
          Yuck. What a hypocrite. I can’t believe myself.
          But I am finally learning my lessons. Better late than never, right? 
         So now, Femmespire Media is officially evolving into a multimedia PUBLISHING company. Emphasis on publishing. I have two books of my own that I will be releasing first: “Better Late Than Never” and “Dancing in the End Zone” coming early this fall. And then I will be focusing on publishing an anthology of encouraging non-fiction essays (on a specific theme to be announced shortly) by various other talented authors. So, stay tuned for all of that.
         Leaving my jobs this summer, accepting my weaknesses, and finally deciding to focus on just writing and publishing which are my biggest strengths and passion- has been very liberating for me. I already feel so much lighter emotionally and more inspired to get things done.
          But this new change of focus also means there will be a lot of “housekeeping” that needs to be done. We will be revamping and rebranding Femmespire Media on our social media channels and the website. So, it’s going to look very different very soon. But don’t worry, we will still keep sharing great, positive content. And I will be busy with my head buried in my computer writing and editing these upcoming book releases. I CANNOT WAIT to share them with you.
       It’s a little embarrassing to share some of my journey with you and the head decisions I have been living in for far too long. I’ve always been a big preacher on “living authentically” “following your heart” and “confidently pursuing your dreams” when I have struggled with doing it consistently myself. But no more!
        The year 2021 was HUGE for me and the business(es) I’ve been trying to build. I’ve made excuses, believed lies, and put the REAL dreams of my heart on the back burner for way too long. I mean, I just realized today that I hadn’t written a blog post for Femmespire Media in over a year!
         Yikes. No Bueno.
         So, things have GOT to change. I mean, they will and they are. Just please be patient with me on this journey.
         Please check back with us on our website and on social media soon for updates on the new books coming very, very soon. You WILL NOT regret it.
          Don’t be like me and waste most of your life making head decisions and not living your own truth. “Focus on your strengths, what comes naturally to you and what you really love to do”  from now on. You will be happier you did.
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We're baaaack! More determined than ever and how YOU can help...

7/9/2020

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         We’re baaaack! And it feels sooo gooood... I haven’t posted in a while because I’ve been struggling with my own discouragement and comparison issues, using my head to figure out what would be a more "practical" career, caring too much what other people think and believing the lie that this vision is too big to accomplish.
         But that is just craziness!
         Femmespire Media is the culmination and fulfillment of a life long dream and it’s time to dig in the heals and walk the talk. Now we’re getting back to so many great projects that have been put on the back burner because of overthinking like the magazine, donations to women's shelters, a passion to fight against abuse in all forms, encouragement for those who struggle with mental health issues and producing of just plain great positive media via books, music, film, theatre, etc.
​          I have always debated the idea of going back to school for counseling or social work because of my deep desire to help people. But with Femmespire Media I am doing just that, and in a format that is most authentic to ME and utilizes my own personal strengths and talents. 
          If you are in a similar boat then I want to
encourage you to let go of your preconceived notions of who you're "supposed" to be or what is "practical" and figure out a way to make what's in your heart a reality. Whatever that is.  And if your talents, passions and dreams just HAPPEN to be in writing, event planning & fundraising, or filmmaking then consider getting involved with us at Femmespire Media. Message us at FemmespireMedia@gmail.com for more.
          And if you just want to help us from a financial standpoint then that's great too! The DONATE page is finally set up and ready to go. Let's be like the quote from Roy T. Bennett up there and make a difference in the lives of hurting people together. 
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So Much to Do, So Little Time: Renewing the Vision at Femmespire Media

3/10/2020

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"What's so fascinating and frustrating
and great about life
is that you're constantly starting over,
all the time, and I love that." 

​- actor Billy Crystal
 
        The vision is evolving here at Femmespire Media. We are scrapping some old projects we had been in the process of developing and working on some new ones. New books, new music, new videos, maybe a video game and even an app in the future- who knows?! We can’t wait to reveal all the cool, new, encouraging media we’ve got in the works!
            In the meantime, I hope you will be patient with us while we rework the website and are busy producing new inspirational multimedia content. It’s gonna take some time, as all things worthwhile do. But we promise in the end it will be worth it!

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Just Do It: 10 Empowering Quotes from TV Producer Shonda Rhimes that Will Help Kick You Out of Your Complacency and Push You Closer to the Life of Your Dreams.

7/18/2019

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​           She’s the creator of Female led, hit, network TV shows “Scandal” and “Grey's Anatomy” and the producer for (one of my personal favorites) “How to Get Away with Murder”. She’s also a published author and the writer of several films.  In other words, she’s a successful woman working in the entertainment industry who knows her shit. Just one quick Google search and you can see she is just oozing with inspiration and wisdom.
           I was looking for an inspirational quote to share on the Femmespire Media social media pages and could not pick just one. So, here they are, in no particular order. Some of the best, empowering, most inspiring quotes (in my opinion) from the talented, hardworking, Shonda Rhimes.  
 
1.) “I am not lucky. You know what I am? I am smart. I am talented. I take advantage of the opportunities that come my way and I work really, really hard. Don’t call me lucky. Call me a badass.”
 
2.) “You want to be a writer? A writer is someone who writes every day. So, start writing. You don’t have a job? Get one. Any job. Don’t sit at home waiting for the magical opportunity. Who are you? Prince William? No. Get a job. Go to work. Do something until you can do something else.”
 
3.) “Have some fire. Be unstoppable. Be a force of nature. Be better than anyone else. And don’t give a damn what anyone thinks.”
 
4.) “You can waste your lives drawing lines. Or you can live your life crossing them.”
 
5.) “Everyone’s got some greatness in them. You do. The girl over there does. The guy on the left has some. But in order to really mine it, you have to own it. You have to grab hold of it. You have to believe it.”
 
6.) “Ditch the dream and be a doer.”
 
7.) “Maybe you know exactly what it is you dream of being, or maybe you’re paralyzed because you have no idea what your passion is. The truth is, it doesn’t matter. You don’t have to know. You just have to keep moving forward. You just have to keep doing something, seizing the next opportunity, staying open to trying something new.”
 
8.) “A lot of people dream, and while they are busy dreaming, the really interesting, powerful, engaged people are busy doing.”
 
9.) “The only limit to your success is your own imagination.”
 
10.) “Dreams do not come true just because you dream them. It’s hard work that makes things happen. It’s hard work that creates change.”

 
          So, listen to Shonda. You have greatness inside of you. Believe it. If you have a dream in your heart, don’t just dream it. Work hard and go for it. Don’t be afraid to try something new. Don’t worry about what other people think. Don’t limit yourself. Create the life you want. Don’t wait for doors to open for you. Work hard and make it happen for yourself. You CAN live whatever life you long for in your heart. Be a doer, not just a dreamer. And most importantly, be like Shonda and believe in yourself. That no matter how your life may look and feel right now, you are indeed... a Badass. 
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Guard Your Time (or why I need to start sticking the TV in the closet)

10/28/2018

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         Life goes by fast and we only have so little time on this earth. A depressing sentiment, I know. But one that’s constantly fluttering through my mind. I’ve always been painfully aware of the many dreams I had in my heart that I wanted to accomplish in my lifetime. But I was also equally aware of how little time and energy I actually had to do it. It caused a great deal of stress, anxiety, and frustration in my life.
             Mainly because I’m terrible at guarding my time. I love to sleep in and take naps, binge watch my favorite shows on Netflix, go out and have fun at comedy clubs and Dave and Busters, and cuddle with my boyfriend for hours at a time if he’ll let me. All things that steal massive amounts of time I could be spending on accomplishing my dreams and life goals, things that will last long after I’m gone from this earth.
               And I know I’m not alone.
            “So much to do, so little time” has become a mantra of mine. But the reality is I have the same amount of time as anyone else. And if people like Oprah, Richard Branson, and Bill Gates can make time to build their empires and accomplish their goals, so can I. But I bet they don’t let themselves binge watch ANYTHING, except for maybe on long flights to whatever important meeting they have coming up. And even that is questionable.
             To be successful in life you must be willing to sacrifice, which will be another post later. But the first is the willingness to sacrifice some time to yourself, being lazy and just having fun in order to free up time to focus and work on the goal at hand. Which is soo hard to do. At least for me.
         Now there’s nothing wrong with relaxing in front of the TV or taking a nap to recharge. Sometimes we need it. It’s healthy. But I know for myself, I can do it too much. Which probably has more to do with my lack of self-control and inclination toward procrastination than anything else. But I know I can’t keep doing that if I ever want to have a chance at accomplishing anything worth while in life. And neither should you.
            So I think I should start sticking the TV in the closet. I can’t just turn it off, because I justify having it on for background noise when I’m by myself. But the reality is I’m still half watching and therefore accomplishing half (and usually less than half) of what I could be during that same amount of time.
            I’ve figured out some ways I can still do frivolous things and be productive. By multitasking. Like if I feel like goofing off on my phone for a while, instead of sitting in my recliner doing it, I climb on my elliptical and do it at the same time. The same goes for TV watching. If I want to catch up on my shows then I make myself work out at the same time.
            Getting myself to buckle down and write is often a challenge these days. So, I have had to start making myself physically GO somewhere to write, like the library or a park when the weather is nice. No matter how much I’d rather just sit and write in my recliner or in my tiny home office, I know that’s just not always the most productive. I have too many things to distract me at home. And if I want writing and this business to really be a career then I have to treat it like it’s a career. Get up at a reasonable hour, get showered and dressed as if I’m going into the office, and turn my phone and TV off wherever I decide to work so I can actually get things done efficiently. Just like I would if I were working for someone else.
            The biggest challenge with trying to build my own business is I don’t have anyone else to try to please than myself. I don’t have anyone else setting deadlines for me to get projects done or telling me which tasks to focus on first. I have to decide all that and then implement it myself. Keep myself motivated and focused every day. And that is difficult.
            But I know learning to guard my time is one of the most important steps to doing it. Without it, it will be very long journey to creating the life I want. And although I’m a big advocate of taking baby steps and being patient with your progress (as long as you keep moving forward, that’s all that matters) I know I want to do so much more. And I want to help other people believe for and do so much more with their lives as well.
            You’re not alone in your struggle, but you will have to make a decision one day of what kind of life you want to live and the kind of legacy you want to leave behind. And to accomplish that you’ll have to figure out what you might need to cut back on or modify in order to guard your time more effectively. It won’t always be easy, but it will be worth it. So, learn to guard your time. You only get one life and it goes fast. Make the most of it. 

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Live a Great Story and Car Poetry...

9/14/2018

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       Today at Femmespire Media we are focused on designing new inspirational shirt ideas that we will sell online and then donate a portion of the proceeds to a non-profit organization that helps women. In my research to see how many other companies have done a similar design to what we're imagining I came across a great organization called Live a Great Story.
      "LIVE A GREAT STORY is a diverse community focused on inspiring each other to craft our own journey and create a meaningful impact. We 
highlight inspiring stories, foster connection through engaging events, and sell Reminder products that spark inspiration." That's the description they give themselves on their website. They are also collaborating with a group called Car Window Poetry that tries to encourage people by creating and leaving short, uplifting poems on- you guessed it- random people's car windows. They believe that words matter and that small acts of love can make a big difference in people's lives. And we agree!
        I couldn't be more excited. I love finding other companies and people who are doing positive, inspiring and life affirming things that help people. That's what we are trying to do through Femmespire Media. If you know of other organizations or people who are doing great, inspiring work you can share it with us by emailing us at FemmespireMedia@gmail.com or Tweet it to us @femmespire media. Happy Friday!


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13 Songs From Broadway Musicals That Will Inspire You.

7/25/2018

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​          Broadway musicals. They are a magical experience of song, dance, glittery costumes, lights and energy. They have the ability to lift you up when you’re down, empower you to dream big, reach for the stars, and remind you to never give up. So that’s what this is. A list of the best songs from Broadway musicals that will help kick you out of your complacency and encourage you to pursue the best life possible. It’s time to get inspired.

1. “No More Wasted Time” – If/Then: The Musical  
         
​          A song reminding you to stop looking back and living in regret. You only get one life, so don’t waste any more of it not living authentically and to the fullest.
​2. “Defying Gravity” – Wicked  

​          This song is about pursuing your dreams even when others don’t believe in you. Don’t let anyone try to hold you down. If they do, they were never really for you to begin with. Haters gonna hate. But you can still get great satisfaction out of proving them wrong. 
3. “My Shot” – Hamilton 

          Get on fire, get determined, and most importantly don’t give up. When others try to convince you of all the reasons why you are not good enough, qualified, or capable – you put this song on and get pumped up!
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4. “Seize the Day” – The Newsies 

          A good reminder to seize the opportunity, not be afraid and stand up to your giants in life. You are fully capable, especially when you have friends on your side. 

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5. “When I Climb to the Top of Mount Rock” – School of Rock 

          Another good one to empower you to keep pursuing your dreams and prove all the naysayers and doubters wrong. 

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6. “Man Up” – The Book of Mormon 

           Man up reminds us to own up to our mistakes and take charge of our lives once and for all. No more being complacent and just following the crowd. When we become the hero of our own lives, great things happen. 

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7. “Another Day” – Rent

          “There’s only us. There’s only this. Forget regret, or life is yours to miss. No other road. No other way. No day but today...” Best. Lyric. Ever. So yea, enjoy your life. You only get one. 


8. “Let it Go” – Frozen 

          This song might have gotten annoying from being played everywhere when it first came out, but the message is great. Whenever you’re having a bad day, people are pissing you off and you just want to say F@!K everybody, put this on your playlist and just Let it Go…

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9. “Change It” – 9 to 5 

          This song from the Dolly Parton composed musical, is a reminder to not settle in life. If you’re not happy with how your life is going, get proactive, and do something to change it. You are stronger than you think you are. 
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10. “Tomorrow” – Annie 

          Now, who doesn’t brighten up when they hear this song? An oldie but a classic anthem that reminds you your problems are only temporary and to not lose hope. Today might feel like the sky is falling on you, but the sun will come out tomorrow if you don’t give up. 

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11. “Cross the Line” – Bring it On

          OK, I admit, I’ve never actually seen this musical. But I know many of its songs. They will pump you up to never give up and not let your dreams die even when others might be against you and secretly hoping to watch you fall on your ass. This song reminds you to take a chance and to push yourself to reach your fullest potential.  
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12. “Chip on My Shoulder” – Legally Blonde 

            This song should inspire you to take your frustrations and misfortune in life, turn them around and use them for good. Let the very things that you thought were holding you back be a catalyst to propel you into the life of your dreams. Use that fire in your heart for something amazing. You will not regret it. 
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13. “This is the Moment” – Jekyl & Hyde 

          A slower one than i usually like to share. But the message in this song is great.  No matter where you are on your journey, THIS is the moment to decide to let go of the past, pursue your dreams, and create the life you want. 
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I might add to this list later, but this is a good start for now.

​​What are some of your favorite, most inspiring and uplifting songs from Broadway musicals? Share them in the comments section. 
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Steps 1 & 2 to Creating the Life You Want - the shortened blog version from the upcoming book - Part 1

6/26/2018

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​            The first and most important step to creating the life you want is to know who you are. And I mean who you really are, deep inside. Not the version of yourself you hope to one day become, not who you used to be or how your abusive ex made you feel, and not who your mother or best friend or boss or anyone else says you are. Who YOU REALLY ARE. Deep inside. In your heart. That broken, occasionally knocked down, emotionally scarred, weak, and completely unqualified for whatever huge dream you secretly harbor in your heart of hearts version of you. That part you hate about yourself. The parts you love about yourself and wish the world could see. All of it.  
            But that ugly part that you hope and pray no one will see, and spend your entire life trying to hide, change and improve. That is the part you have to embrace. To find who you truly are, you have to be vulnerable. You have to be honest and real. It might be painful at times, but it will always end up being worth it.
 
               Now the flipside to this, and the next important step to creating the life you want, is to accept who you’re not. This one is probably the hardest for most people. At least it was for me.
              I spent my whole life trying to be good at things, to fix what I was weak at, often to the point of literal kicking and screaming in anger and frustration when it wasn’t going how I planned. I wasted so much time comparing myself to other people- my friends, my family members, everyone - I hated myself a bit inside for a very long time.
                  But I never would have admit that to anyone. It was a soft spot for me.
            After all, I grew up in a family I felt like I could never please. Who, especially in my teens and younger years, constantly criticized, insulted, and made me feel worthless and unlovable. It didn’t matter how good I was, or what I did, they would always find that ONE mistake or flaw and focus solely on that. I ultimately developed a people pleasing, fear of rejection, and perfectionism problem, in addition to massive anxiety issues. Which I will cover later.
               I learned to never be content with myself or anything I did or didn’t do. I would just dwell and beat myself up over every little thing I did wrong or didn’t do “right”. It was TORTURE. Mental and emotional torture. 
                 I admit I still struggle with this a lot. But I’ve finally learned to accept who I’m not. In fact, I’m at a point now where I embrace it. It’s very liberating.
               For instance, in the summer of 2018 I finally left my low paying, high stress job at a printing company and started working as the Social Media Marketing Manager for a non profit in New York. I applied for the position initially thinking it was a general office administrative position where I would also manage their social media accounts. But then came to find out that there was a political element to it. Raising money, political lobbying.. all things I hate.
              But you know what, I didn’t lie and say I could do it just to get the job (something I would have done in the past because I couldn’t admit failure) That would have been a nightmare. No. I owned up to my weaknesses and confidently shared my strengths and what I had to offer as a unique individual.
              I admitted I was terrible at cold calling and hated the idea of telefundraising, and that I didn’t know squat about politics (although I’m always down to learn) but what I was experienced and passionate about was media and marketing. I’m a content creator, with an overactive creative mind, and a passion for promoting organizations with missions I care about. I told her about my own budding socially conscious multimedia publishing company Femmespire Media, and how all the tactics I use on that could be applied to their company and then some. I was very enthusiastic and confident in this side to say the least. But most importantly, I didn’t shy away from exposing my weaknesses. And it worked out. Now I work a flexible marketing job, creating and promoting meaningful content, for a boss who values my strengths, doesn’t chastise me for my weaknesses, and pays me better than any other job I've ever had. All while I work on finishing this book and build my own media empire.
                Will it always be easy? No. Will I be working at this other company forever? Hell no, I plan to someday make a living with my business. But one thing is for certain, I am steps closer to creating the life I want. One that I am satisfied with RIGHT NOW. One that I can be PROUD to call my own. Because now I know who I am and accept who I’m not.
             And you can too. It just might take some soul searching, an open mind, and a willingness to let go of the lies you might have been programmed to believe about yourself throughout your life. And I want to help you. But you CAN get there. I have faith in you.  
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15 Steps to Creating the Life You Want - an excerpt from the upcoming book.

6/17/2018

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Regret. It’s one of the biggest killers of people’s joy and contentment. That, and longing for a different life than one already is living. But there’s no magic genie that will grant you wishes and time machines haven’t been invented yet. So we can’t go back in time to do our lives over again. No matter how desperately we might long to sometimes.
 
So what can we do?
 
CREATE the life you want. It’s all up to you.
 
You’re not happy with your life? Change it. You don’t like some quality in yourself? Try to be better. It won't happen over night, but if we're patient we can slowly but surely have a life we are content with if we are willing to do the internal and external work. Baby steps is all it takes. 
 
In the book I’m working on "Create the Life You Want" I’ll be covering what I consider to be the most important steps to finally creating the life you want and living YOUR TRUTH. The 15 steps I’ll be discussing are:

  1. Know Who You Are
  2. Accept Who You’re Not
  3. Define Your Vision
  4. Let Go of the Past
  5. Be Willing to Sacrifice
  6. Stand Firm
  7. Set Small Goals
  8. Set Long Term Goals
  9. Guard Your Time
  10. Let Go of Toxic People or Whatever Else Holds You Back
  11. Don’t Wait/Stop Procrastinating, ( or do at least one thing each day)
  12. Don’t Compromise
  13. Be Adaptable/Flexible
  14. Reevaluate Your Purpose
  15. And most importantly... Don’t ever give up!
 
This is just a taste of what I'll be writing about in more detail. Follow us here and on our social media pages to read more excerpts from the book as I develop it and for more encouraging media to be shared on this blog. I hope you enjoy. 
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    Tiffany Grand is an author, songwriter, playwright, media producer and mental health advocate. She's a graduate of the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston MA and the founder of Femmespire Media and Validation Publishing. She's passionate about being a positive influence in the world through her gifts of writing and the arts. Follow her here, on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @TiffanyGMedia, and on her author website www.tiffanygrandmedia.com 

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