What It’s Like Being an Outgoing Introvert
I grew up on stage. I had no problem upstaging leads, singer louder than the person next to me, dancing my heart out or playing instruments for packed theaters and football fields. I had confidence… almost arrogance in my entertaining abilities. Performing was a rush…
Autumn Breakfast Hash and Eggs
Admittedly, I had a little bit of a champagne hangover when I came up with this dish, but it was totally delicious and nutritious… and it cured the hangover, so I win! I know some people scoff at the idea of eating vegetables for breakfast,…
30 Thoughts and Lessons for My 30th Birthday
Life has thrown me some crazy curveballs over the years. I have dragged myself up out of a depression so dark that I almost killed myself. I have graduated college, moved across the country and landed dream job after dream job in the film industry….
Why Gaining Weight Back Was a Blessing in Disguise
Have you ever put on an outfit that feels really good, but when you see a photo or walk past a mirror you say, “what was I thinking?â€Â That’s how I feel when I look at most of my weightloss photos from a few years ago. I’m a 5’1, curvy Cuban…
10 Tips for a Healthy, Long-lasting RelationshipÂ
I consider my last relationship the one that was supposed to teach me what I really wanted from a partner. It was 5 years of not really getting what I needed and it wasn’t until I was out of it that I realized certain things.  The things I realized,…
The Shadow of Lost Love: An Abrazine Exclusive
Justina Carubia, editor-in-chief of Abrazine, dedicated the fall issue to the theme of “shadowsâ€. At the time of the announcement, I was going through a major life shift. The show I was working on was not renewed, I had broken up with my boyfriend…
Easy Vegetarian Sweet Potato and Kale Breakfast Frittata
A quick and easy way to prep breakfast for the week is to make a frittata. They’re so versatile and you can really load them up with anything you want. This week, I made a super clean, vegetarian friendly frittata with baby kale and sweet…
6 Protein Packed Desserts and Treats
Y’all know I’m always raving about my Aloha Protein, greens, and coconut water. (And not just because I’m an affiliate, because I actually use their products every day!) Organic, vegan, and it tastes great? Why wouldn’t I rave about it?! When it comes to protein…
San Francisco Wanderlust 108 Review
Last weekend I had the opportunity to take part in a triathlon for the soul! Wanderlust is a festival that incorporates a 5k, yoga, and meditation as part of their triathlon. Sure, it’s unconventional and anyone who’s done a standard triathlon would probably scoff at…
What I Learned From Hating Myself
If I looked in the mirror right now, I could probably pick out a handful of things I hate about myself. The fact that I gained weight, my loss of individual identity, my creative drive… While I think about these things, I try not to…
Simple Ways to Go Green at the Grocery Store
As If I didn’t love California enough, but the day they said goodbye to plastic grocery bags was a glorious day indeed! Mind you, some stores still carry a plastic bag, but as a way to discourage you from using them, you have to…
Soulfully Good Reads – Book List
With Search Inside Yourself, Chade-Meng Tan, one of Google’s earliest engineers and personal growth pioneer, offers a proven method for enhancing mindfulness and emotional intelligence in life and work. Meng’s job is to teach Google’s best and brightest how to apply mindfulness techniques in the office…
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