#TrynaBeSomebody || Career Coaching
I've been working on expanding the Tryna Be Somebody series to include more tangible content on how to better yourself as an individual professionally. This episode is the realization of that vision.
I've been working on expanding the Tryna Be Somebody series to include more tangible content on how to better yourself as an individual professionally. This episode is the realization of that vision.
I recently decided to become a freelance video producer!
I knew it was the right thing to do, but once I officially had my last day with the agency I found myself sort of twiddling my thumbs. In the meantime, obviously I would produce more content on my YouTube channel but what tangible steps could I do to generate new business?
I established my LLC earlier this year, but I'm pretty sure I need to draft some contract templates? Right? That's a thing...right? Where do I go for that?
Should I respond to every email I get from some far off country to try a random product I've never heard off? What if it leads to something! What if it ends up being the next iPod? HALLLPP!
And then as if God saw my internal struggles and confusion, I remembered that I knew a career coach.
We had our first session my last official day at the agency and when I tell y'all I left that meeting renewed and restored in the Lord Jesus Christ! Sometimes all you need is someone to help you work through all the directions your mind is going. Whether you're climbing the corporate ladder, or freelancing/starting your own business like me. I think everyone can benefit from a coaching session.
07.29.2017 || I Have My Mother's Face: A Tale of Two Skincare Regimens
've had a few people reach out to me via YouTube asking if I could make a video about my skincare regimen. As someone with acne-prone oily skin I was a little apprehensive and frankly self-conscious about it. I've always struggled with acne since puberty and I didn't want the focus to be completely on me.
I've had a few people reach out to me via YouTube asking if I could make a video about my skincare regimen. As someone with acne-prone oily skin I was a little apprehensive and frankly self-conscious about it. I've always struggled with acne since puberty and I didn't want the focus to be completely on me.
I recently looked into the analytics of my channel and realized that most women that follow me are actually older than me. So, I reached out to my mother to see if she would do the video with me.
Her and I are very similar physically, a lot of my family refers to me as "little Linda" (that's her name -- Linda) because I look so much like her. Even though we share a lot of traits we do not have the same skin type. She also made me aware of the changes she was working through now as a woman approaching 60 with menopause. I didn't realize that it could affect your skin.
Check out the video to see our full regimens and if you're interested in any of the products, links are below. Just FYI, most of them are affiliate links which means if you purchase I will get a commission at no extra charge to you. This helps support this blog along with all the other content I create.
My Mom’s Routine*:
Makeup Removal
Lancome: http://amzn.to/2uu2qxo
Neutrogena: http://amzn.to/2utReRw
Cleanse
Dove Soap: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I69SEK0?psc=1
CerVe Cleanser: http://amzn.to/2utWoga
Tone
Mederma AG Facial Toner: http://amzn.to/2gZFlxO
Moisturize
CeraVe AM: https://www.walgreens.com/store/c/cerave-facial-moisturizing-lotion/ID=prod6193881-product
CeraVe PM: https://www.walgreens.com/store/c/cerave-facial-moisturizing-lotion-pm/ID=prod6018522-product
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My Routine*:
Cleanse
Dudu Osun Black Soap: http://amzn.to/2eKrye0
CosRx Good Morning Gel Cleanser: http://amzn.to/2eKIcda
Tone
Bolden Skin Brightening Toner: http://amzn.to/2uT9g0q
Rose Water:http://amzn.to/2tGKIYJ
Serum
Glossier Super Glow: https://www.glossier.com/products/super-glow
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Moisture
CeraVe AM Face Lotion: https://www.walgreens.com/store/c/cerave-facial-moisturizing-lotion/ID=prod6193881-product
Tea Tree Oil: http://amzn.to/2vFpoAl
Shea Butter: http://amzn.to/2eKOn12
06.23.2017 | A portrait for Cristina #BlogHer17
Cristina Cleveland photographed by Hallease Narvaez @ #BlogHer17
I had the supreme pleasure of attending #BlogHer17 this year in Orlando, Florida (shoutout to Jouelzy.com for providing the hook up). I must confess I was a tad nervous to attend. As a producer who often works behind the scenes at conventions such as these it was weird to be an attendee.
Thankfully, I ran into Cristina, current managing editor of NaturallyCurly.com and my introvert heart was immediately put at ease. Having at least one person you are acquainted with can make conventions a lot more manageable.
As a thank you for being an awesome wingman. I offered to take her portrait on the expansive balcony of the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek where the conference was held this year.
As I continue to take more portraits and figure out a personal style I find myself gravitating away from styles like the photo to the right. Women are usually photographed like this, smiling, looking perfect. Wind at their back, hair in the breeze -- and it's great (I definitely included this one in the final download links), but to me it's almost too picturesque. Too virginal. Too innocent. For lack of a better word...too feminine.
The whole point of the #BlogHer17 conference is to be mindful and to also be as independent in your entrepreneurial-ness as you want to be. To me that screams strength. Not necessarily smiling because you have to, or because it's what you should do.
So I focused on a more centered stance for her and had her look directly at the camera. Relaxed. Confident. Above it all.
