@jonaxiao with the #touchdown to @zrosegotsoul @usaflagfb #flagfootball #femalesinflag
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🎁 Comment “GIVEAWAY” 👇 & I’ll DM you the link to enter the Rep Meetings Giveaway! Win a one-on-one virtual meeting with veteran reps from Arise Artists Agency, People Store & Calliope West. 2️⃣1️⃣ actors will win, you could be one of them! ✨ 🎬 It’s easy to enter, no pitch letter, reel, or headshot required. Only takes 87 seconds and is 💯 free. Don’t miss out on this chance to connect with really smart industry veterans. #ActingOpportunity #ActorLife #BookedIt #AgentSearch #ActorGoals #BreakIntoActing #ActingPros #PeopleStore #AriseArtistsAgency #CalliopeWest
How’s your relationship with your acting career going❓ If you’re feeling a little bit like the actor portrayal in this silly video, it’s ok. But here’s a friendly reminder: The more you let go of self-imposed expectations and trust yourself… 🥰 And trust 💯 in what you’re doing…🎬 The better your career will get🧡 This industry wants and needs YOU‼️ Drop a 💙 if you can relate to this video👇 #sundayfunday #comedyskits #comedyvideos #relationships #actinglife #actorslife #actorsofinstagram #loveyourself #careeradvice #funnyvideos #comedyskits #careeractivate #trustyourself #actingcareer #actorslifestyle
🎞️ Trailer for the funny, heartwarming film DOGGONE! 🐶 💜 Thank you to the extremely talented & big-hearted @emelie.claxton for trusting me to play Jamie. I had SUCH a wonderful time working with the diverse & talented cast & crew that you put together to tell this wonderful tale
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I recently asked ChatGPT to critique 2 audition takes and here are the results: My prompt: Please analyze these 2 video audition takes for the role of Grace (using PDF of the sides) and the below character description. Also, critique how well the takes fit the tone and genre of the CBS show S.W.A.T: Character portrayed is female presenting, 20s, Chinese, SPEAKS ENGLISH WITH A SLIGHT CHINESE ACCENT. She is a sweatshop seamstress who recently made her escape. She’s scared for her life, and terrified that her brother, also a worker at the factory, is in grave danger. She speaks with the S.W.A.T. about the horrific conditions under which she and the others were forced to work… GUEST STAR. CHAT GPT’s feedback: OVERALL COMPARISON Strengths: – Both takes show a strong understanding of the character and the situation. The actress’s consistent accent, clear dialogue delivery, and effective use of emotion and physicality make her a strong candidate for the role. – Take 1 has a more controlled display of fear, making the character seem vulnerable and relatable. – Take 2 adds a layer of desperation and urgency, enhancing the intensity of the scene. Areas for improvement: – There are no significant areas for improvement in terms of acting. Both takes are strong, but choosing between them would depend on the director’s preference for either a more vulnerable take (Take 1) or a more desperate portrayal (Take 2). Fit With S.W.A.T.: – Both takes fit the tone and genre of S.W.A.T. well. The performances are intense, realistic, and emotionally impactful, which is crucial for the show’s dramatic and high stakes environment. CONCLUSION: Both takes are strong and showcase the actress’s ability to convey the character’s fear and urgency effectively. The decision between the two would likely come down to the director’s vision for the character’s emotional state. Take 1 offers a more subdued, vulnerable portrayal, while Take 2 provides a heightened sense of desperation and urgency. Both would be compelling in the context of S.W.A.T. What do you think about AI helping you pick your acting takes? Let’s chat about it👇 #auditiontips #actorlife #swat #aiinacting #chatgpt
I recently asked ChatGPT to critique 2 audition takes and here are the results: My prompt: Please analyze these 2 video audition takes for the role of Grace (using PDF of the sides) and the below character description. Also, critique how well the takes fit the tone and genre of the CBS show S.W.A.T: Character portrayed is female presenting, 20s, Chinese, SPEAKS ENGLISH WITH A SLIGHT CHINESE ACCENT. She is a sweatshop seamstress who recently made her escape. She’s scared for her life, and terrified that her brother, also a worker at the factory, is in grave danger. She speaks with the S.W.A.T. about the horrific conditions under which she and the others were forced to work… GUEST STAR. CHAT GPT’s feedback: OVERALL COMPARISON Strengths: – Both takes show a strong understanding of the character and the situation. The actress’s consistent accent, clear dialogue delivery, and effective use of emotion and physicality make her a strong candidate for the role. – Take 1 has a more controlled display of fear, making the character seem vulnerable and relatable. – Take 2 adds a layer of desperation and urgency, enhancing the intensity of the scene. Areas for improvement: – There are no significant areas for improvement in terms of acting. Both takes are strong, but choosing between them would depend on the director’s preference for either a more vulnerable take (Take 1) or a more desperate portrayal (Take 2). Fit With S.W.A.T.: – Both takes fit the tone and genre of S.W.A.T. well. The performances are intense, realistic, and emotionally impactful, which is crucial for the show’s dramatic and high stakes environment. CONCLUSION: Both takes are strong and showcase the actress’s ability to convey the character’s fear and urgency effectively. The decision between the two would likely come down to the director’s vision for the character’s emotional state. Take 1 offers a more subdued, vulnerable portrayal, while Take 2 provides a heightened sense of desperation and urgency. Both would be compelling in the context of S.W.A.T. What do you think about AI helping you pick your acting takes? Let’s chat about it👇 #auditiontips #actorlife #swat #aiinacting #chatgpt
I recently asked ChatGPT to critique 2 audition takes and here are the results: My prompt: Please analyze these 2 video audition takes for the role of Grace (using PDF of the sides) and the below character description. Also, critique how well the takes fit the tone and genre of the CBS show S.W.A.T: Character portrayed is female presenting, 20s, Chinese, SPEAKS ENGLISH WITH A SLIGHT CHINESE ACCENT. She is a sweatshop seamstress who recently made her escape. She’s scared for her life, and terrified that her brother, also a worker at the factory, is in grave danger. She speaks with the S.W.A.T. about the horrific conditions under which she and the others were forced to work… GUEST STAR. CHAT GPT’s feedback: OVERALL COMPARISON Strengths: – Both takes show a strong understanding of the character and the situation. The actress’s consistent accent, clear dialogue delivery, and effective use of emotion and physicality make her a strong candidate for the role. – Take 1 has a more controlled display of fear, making the character seem vulnerable and relatable. – Take 2 adds a layer of desperation and urgency, enhancing the intensity of the scene. Areas for improvement: – There are no significant areas for improvement in terms of acting. Both takes are strong, but choosing between them would depend on the director’s preference for either a more vulnerable take (Take 1) or a more desperate portrayal (Take 2). Fit With S.W.A.T.: – Both takes fit the tone and genre of S.W.A.T. well. The performances are intense, realistic, and emotionally impactful, which is crucial for the show’s dramatic and high stakes environment. CONCLUSION: Both takes are strong and showcase the actress’s ability to convey the character’s fear and urgency effectively. The decision between the two would likely come down to the director’s vision for the character’s emotional state. Take 1 offers a more subdued, vulnerable portrayal, while Take 2 provides a heightened sense of desperation and urgency. Both would be compelling in the context of S.W.A.T. What do you think about AI helping you pick your acting takes? Let’s chat about it👇 #auditiontips #actorlife #swat #aiinacting #chatgpt
@katandmous3 with the 🔥 post route, breaking the defender’s cushion and getting inside of her defender, and scores an important touchdown! @jonaxiao pump fakes to @brittany_anghe1 in the backfield and then hits Kat 🎯
May 1st, ‘23: the 1️⃣ , 2️⃣ 🥊: 💥 The writer’s strike became official 💥 Was blindsided by a breakup & I fell into a depression 😔 Bonus 💥: Months later, my ex (not Michael) told me he cheated on me for the last 6 months of our relationship w/ his friend who I felt I had gone out of my way to be kind and generous to. I felt shocked, ashamed, betrayed by both of them, and stupid. Thoughts of “why wasn’t I good enough for him?” would creep in and I’d remind myself of things like “someone can only be as honest with others as they are with themselves. He’s dealing with his own demons 👿 and self-deception.” As a single person again, I tried SO many things to intentionally date that the LA Times literally wrote an article about me (swipe 👈 see it). I was worried I wouldn’t ever find healthy, romantic love in the future. A combination of coaching, community, Holotropic Breathwork, constantly asking myself “why is this a good thing?” when things wouldn’t go as planned, releasing expectations & re-building a life I loved without needing a romantic partner helped me out of my depression. 😮💨 One of my favorite ❔’s to ask couples is: “What’s your favorite thing about your partner?” One response I heard 15 months ago was: “she’s the kindest person in the world.” 🥹 I was moved and touched. And then my next reflexive thought was “I wish I could say the same about my partner.” 😔 💝 I’m now in a NEW partnership with a human whose capacity for love (for me, his friends, his family, his staff, animals) seems endless & who I can say is one of the kindest human beings I’ve ever met. 😍 Pics 3-7: playing “how close can I get taking this selfie without waking Teagan up?” 😜 🎊 Today, I celebrate finding romantic love again. Here’s to embracing truth, resilience, and the unwavering capacity of the human heart to heal, regain trust, and love again. If you are feeling lonely or depressed, know that it is 💯 temporary, I promise. Reach out for support and trust that things don’t just happen “to you” but happen FOR you. If any part of this resonates with you, comment 👇 so we can support one another in our journeys of healing and happiness 😃
May 1st, ‘23: the 1️⃣ , 2️⃣ 🥊: 💥 The writer’s strike became official 💥 Was blindsided by a breakup & I fell into a depression 😔 Bonus 💥: Months later, my ex (not Michael) told me he cheated on me for the last 6 months of our relationship w/ his friend who I felt I had gone out of my way to be kind and generous to. I felt shocked, ashamed, betrayed by both of them, and stupid. Thoughts of “why wasn’t I good enough for him?” would creep in and I’d remind myself of things like “someone can only be as honest with others as they are with themselves. He’s dealing with his own demons 👿 and self-deception.” As a single person again, I tried SO many things to intentionally date that the LA Times literally wrote an article about me (swipe 👈 see it). I was worried I wouldn’t ever find healthy, romantic love in the future. A combination of coaching, community, Holotropic Breathwork, constantly asking myself “why is this a good thing?” when things wouldn’t go as planned, releasing expectations & re-building a life I loved without needing a romantic partner helped me out of my depression. 😮💨 One of my favorite ❔’s to ask couples is: “What’s your favorite thing about your partner?” One response I heard 15 months ago was: “she’s the kindest person in the world.” 🥹 I was moved and touched. And then my next reflexive thought was “I wish I could say the same about my partner.” 😔 💝 I’m now in a NEW partnership with a human whose capacity for love (for me, his friends, his family, his staff, animals) seems endless & who I can say is one of the kindest human beings I’ve ever met. 😍 Pics 3-7: playing “how close can I get taking this selfie without waking Teagan up?” 😜 🎊 Today, I celebrate finding romantic love again. Here’s to embracing truth, resilience, and the unwavering capacity of the human heart to heal, regain trust, and love again. If you are feeling lonely or depressed, know that it is 💯 temporary, I promise. Reach out for support and trust that things don’t just happen “to you” but happen FOR you. If any part of this resonates with you, comment 👇 so we can support one another in our journeys of healing and happiness 😃
May 1st, ‘23: the 1️⃣ , 2️⃣ 🥊: 💥 The writer’s strike became official 💥 Was blindsided by a breakup & I fell into a depression 😔 Bonus 💥: Months later, my ex (not Michael) told me he cheated on me for the last 6 months of our relationship w/ his friend who I felt I had gone out of my way to be kind and generous to. I felt shocked, ashamed, betrayed by both of them, and stupid. Thoughts of “why wasn’t I good enough for him?” would creep in and I’d remind myself of things like “someone can only be as honest with others as they are with themselves. He’s dealing with his own demons 👿 and self-deception.” As a single person again, I tried SO many things to intentionally date that the LA Times literally wrote an article about me (swipe 👈 see it). I was worried I wouldn’t ever find healthy, romantic love in the future. A combination of coaching, community, Holotropic Breathwork, constantly asking myself “why is this a good thing?” when things wouldn’t go as planned, releasing expectations & re-building a life I loved without needing a romantic partner helped me out of my depression. 😮💨 One of my favorite ❔’s to ask couples is: “What’s your favorite thing about your partner?” One response I heard 15 months ago was: “she’s the kindest person in the world.” 🥹 I was moved and touched. And then my next reflexive thought was “I wish I could say the same about my partner.” 😔 💝 I’m now in a NEW partnership with a human whose capacity for love (for me, his friends, his family, his staff, animals) seems endless & who I can say is one of the kindest human beings I’ve ever met. 😍 Pics 3-7: playing “how close can I get taking this selfie without waking Teagan up?” 😜 🎊 Today, I celebrate finding romantic love again. Here’s to embracing truth, resilience, and the unwavering capacity of the human heart to heal, regain trust, and love again. If you are feeling lonely or depressed, know that it is 💯 temporary, I promise. Reach out for support and trust that things don’t just happen “to you” but happen FOR you. If any part of this resonates with you, comment 👇 so we can support one another in our journeys of healing and happiness 😃
May 1st, ‘23: the 1️⃣ , 2️⃣ 🥊: 💥 The writer’s strike became official 💥 Was blindsided by a breakup & I fell into a depression 😔 Bonus 💥: Months later, my ex (not Michael) told me he cheated on me for the last 6 months of our relationship w/ his friend who I felt I had gone out of my way to be kind and generous to. I felt shocked, ashamed, betrayed by both of them, and stupid. Thoughts of “why wasn’t I good enough for him?” would creep in and I’d remind myself of things like “someone can only be as honest with others as they are with themselves. He’s dealing with his own demons 👿 and self-deception.” As a single person again, I tried SO many things to intentionally date that the LA Times literally wrote an article about me (swipe 👈 see it). I was worried I wouldn’t ever find healthy, romantic love in the future. A combination of coaching, community, Holotropic Breathwork, constantly asking myself “why is this a good thing?” when things wouldn’t go as planned, releasing expectations & re-building a life I loved without needing a romantic partner helped me out of my depression. 😮💨 One of my favorite ❔’s to ask couples is: “What’s your favorite thing about your partner?” One response I heard 15 months ago was: “she’s the kindest person in the world.” 🥹 I was moved and touched. And then my next reflexive thought was “I wish I could say the same about my partner.” 😔 💝 I’m now in a NEW partnership with a human whose capacity for love (for me, his friends, his family, his staff, animals) seems endless & who I can say is one of the kindest human beings I’ve ever met. 😍 Pics 3-7: playing “how close can I get taking this selfie without waking Teagan up?” 😜 🎊 Today, I celebrate finding romantic love again. Here’s to embracing truth, resilience, and the unwavering capacity of the human heart to heal, regain trust, and love again. If you are feeling lonely or depressed, know that it is 💯 temporary, I promise. Reach out for support and trust that things don’t just happen “to you” but happen FOR you. If any part of this resonates with you, comment 👇 so we can support one another in our journeys of healing and happiness 😃
May 1st, ‘23: the 1️⃣ , 2️⃣ 🥊: 💥 The writer’s strike became official 💥 Was blindsided by a breakup & I fell into a depression 😔 Bonus 💥: Months later, my ex (not Michael) told me he cheated on me for the last 6 months of our relationship w/ his friend who I felt I had gone out of my way to be kind and generous to. I felt shocked, ashamed, betrayed by both of them, and stupid. Thoughts of “why wasn’t I good enough for him?” would creep in and I’d remind myself of things like “someone can only be as honest with others as they are with themselves. He’s dealing with his own demons 👿 and self-deception.” As a single person again, I tried SO many things to intentionally date that the LA Times literally wrote an article about me (swipe 👈 see it). I was worried I wouldn’t ever find healthy, romantic love in the future. A combination of coaching, community, Holotropic Breathwork, constantly asking myself “why is this a good thing?” when things wouldn’t go as planned, releasing expectations & re-building a life I loved without needing a romantic partner helped me out of my depression. 😮💨 One of my favorite ❔’s to ask couples is: “What’s your favorite thing about your partner?” One response I heard 15 months ago was: “she’s the kindest person in the world.” 🥹 I was moved and touched. And then my next reflexive thought was “I wish I could say the same about my partner.” 😔 💝 I’m now in a NEW partnership with a human whose capacity for love (for me, his friends, his family, his staff, animals) seems endless & who I can say is one of the kindest human beings I’ve ever met. 😍 Pics 3-7: playing “how close can I get taking this selfie without waking Teagan up?” 😜 🎊 Today, I celebrate finding romantic love again. Here’s to embracing truth, resilience, and the unwavering capacity of the human heart to heal, regain trust, and love again. If you are feeling lonely or depressed, know that it is 💯 temporary, I promise. Reach out for support and trust that things don’t just happen “to you” but happen FOR you. If any part of this resonates with you, comment 👇 so we can support one another in our journeys of healing and happiness 😃
May 1st, ‘23: the 1️⃣ , 2️⃣ 🥊: 💥 The writer’s strike became official 💥 Was blindsided by a breakup & I fell into a depression 😔 Bonus 💥: Months later, my ex (not Michael) told me he cheated on me for the last 6 months of our relationship w/ his friend who I felt I had gone out of my way to be kind and generous to. I felt shocked, ashamed, betrayed by both of them, and stupid. Thoughts of “why wasn’t I good enough for him?” would creep in and I’d remind myself of things like “someone can only be as honest with others as they are with themselves. He’s dealing with his own demons 👿 and self-deception.” As a single person again, I tried SO many things to intentionally date that the LA Times literally wrote an article about me (swipe 👈 see it). I was worried I wouldn’t ever find healthy, romantic love in the future. A combination of coaching, community, Holotropic Breathwork, constantly asking myself “why is this a good thing?” when things wouldn’t go as planned, releasing expectations & re-building a life I loved without needing a romantic partner helped me out of my depression. 😮💨 One of my favorite ❔’s to ask couples is: “What’s your favorite thing about your partner?” One response I heard 15 months ago was: “she’s the kindest person in the world.” 🥹 I was moved and touched. And then my next reflexive thought was “I wish I could say the same about my partner.” 😔 💝 I’m now in a NEW partnership with a human whose capacity for love (for me, his friends, his family, his staff, animals) seems endless & who I can say is one of the kindest human beings I’ve ever met. 😍 Pics 3-7: playing “how close can I get taking this selfie without waking Teagan up?” 😜 🎊 Today, I celebrate finding romantic love again. Here’s to embracing truth, resilience, and the unwavering capacity of the human heart to heal, regain trust, and love again. If you are feeling lonely or depressed, know that it is 💯 temporary, I promise. Reach out for support and trust that things don’t just happen “to you” but happen FOR you. If any part of this resonates with you, comment 👇 so we can support one another in our journeys of healing and happiness 😃
May 1st, ‘23: the 1️⃣ , 2️⃣ 🥊: 💥 The writer’s strike became official 💥 Was blindsided by a breakup & I fell into a depression 😔 Bonus 💥: Months later, my ex (not Michael) told me he cheated on me for the last 6 months of our relationship w/ his friend who I felt I had gone out of my way to be kind and generous to. I felt shocked, ashamed, betrayed by both of them, and stupid. Thoughts of “why wasn’t I good enough for him?” would creep in and I’d remind myself of things like “someone can only be as honest with others as they are with themselves. He’s dealing with his own demons 👿 and self-deception.” As a single person again, I tried SO many things to intentionally date that the LA Times literally wrote an article about me (swipe 👈 see it). I was worried I wouldn’t ever find healthy, romantic love in the future. A combination of coaching, community, Holotropic Breathwork, constantly asking myself “why is this a good thing?” when things wouldn’t go as planned, releasing expectations & re-building a life I loved without needing a romantic partner helped me out of my depression. 😮💨 One of my favorite ❔’s to ask couples is: “What’s your favorite thing about your partner?” One response I heard 15 months ago was: “she’s the kindest person in the world.” 🥹 I was moved and touched. And then my next reflexive thought was “I wish I could say the same about my partner.” 😔 💝 I’m now in a NEW partnership with a human whose capacity for love (for me, his friends, his family, his staff, animals) seems endless & who I can say is one of the kindest human beings I’ve ever met. 😍 Pics 3-7: playing “how close can I get taking this selfie without waking Teagan up?” 😜 🎊 Today, I celebrate finding romantic love again. Here’s to embracing truth, resilience, and the unwavering capacity of the human heart to heal, regain trust, and love again. If you are feeling lonely or depressed, know that it is 💯 temporary, I promise. Reach out for support and trust that things don’t just happen “to you” but happen FOR you. If any part of this resonates with you, comment 👇 so we can support one another in our journeys of healing and happiness 😃
May 1st, ‘23: the 1️⃣ , 2️⃣ 🥊: 💥 The writer’s strike became official 💥 Was blindsided by a breakup & I fell into a depression 😔 Bonus 💥: Months later, my ex (not Michael) told me he cheated on me for the last 6 months of our relationship w/ his friend who I felt I had gone out of my way to be kind and generous to. I felt shocked, ashamed, betrayed by both of them, and stupid. Thoughts of “why wasn’t I good enough for him?” would creep in and I’d remind myself of things like “someone can only be as honest with others as they are with themselves. He’s dealing with his own demons 👿 and self-deception.” As a single person again, I tried SO many things to intentionally date that the LA Times literally wrote an article about me (swipe 👈 see it). I was worried I wouldn’t ever find healthy, romantic love in the future. A combination of coaching, community, Holotropic Breathwork, constantly asking myself “why is this a good thing?” when things wouldn’t go as planned, releasing expectations & re-building a life I loved without needing a romantic partner helped me out of my depression. 😮💨 One of my favorite ❔’s to ask couples is: “What’s your favorite thing about your partner?” One response I heard 15 months ago was: “she’s the kindest person in the world.” 🥹 I was moved and touched. And then my next reflexive thought was “I wish I could say the same about my partner.” 😔 💝 I’m now in a NEW partnership with a human whose capacity for love (for me, his friends, his family, his staff, animals) seems endless & who I can say is one of the kindest human beings I’ve ever met. 😍 Pics 3-7: playing “how close can I get taking this selfie without waking Teagan up?” 😜 🎊 Today, I celebrate finding romantic love again. Here’s to embracing truth, resilience, and the unwavering capacity of the human heart to heal, regain trust, and love again. If you are feeling lonely or depressed, know that it is 💯 temporary, I promise. Reach out for support and trust that things don’t just happen “to you” but happen FOR you. If any part of this resonates with you, comment 👇 so we can support one another in our journeys of healing and happiness 😃
May 1st, ‘23: the 1️⃣ , 2️⃣ 🥊: 💥 The writer’s strike became official 💥 Was blindsided by a breakup & I fell into a depression 😔 Bonus 💥: Months later, my ex (not Michael) told me he cheated on me for the last 6 months of our relationship w/ his friend who I felt I had gone out of my way to be kind and generous to. I felt shocked, ashamed, betrayed by both of them, and stupid. Thoughts of “why wasn’t I good enough for him?” would creep in and I’d remind myself of things like “someone can only be as honest with others as they are with themselves. He’s dealing with his own demons 👿 and self-deception.” As a single person again, I tried SO many things to intentionally date that the LA Times literally wrote an article about me (swipe 👈 see it). I was worried I wouldn’t ever find healthy, romantic love in the future. A combination of coaching, community, Holotropic Breathwork, constantly asking myself “why is this a good thing?” when things wouldn’t go as planned, releasing expectations & re-building a life I loved without needing a romantic partner helped me out of my depression. 😮💨 One of my favorite ❔’s to ask couples is: “What’s your favorite thing about your partner?” One response I heard 15 months ago was: “she’s the kindest person in the world.” 🥹 I was moved and touched. And then my next reflexive thought was “I wish I could say the same about my partner.” 😔 💝 I’m now in a NEW partnership with a human whose capacity for love (for me, his friends, his family, his staff, animals) seems endless & who I can say is one of the kindest human beings I’ve ever met. 😍 Pics 3-7: playing “how close can I get taking this selfie without waking Teagan up?” 😜 🎊 Today, I celebrate finding romantic love again. Here’s to embracing truth, resilience, and the unwavering capacity of the human heart to heal, regain trust, and love again. If you are feeling lonely or depressed, know that it is 💯 temporary, I promise. Reach out for support and trust that things don’t just happen “to you” but happen FOR you. If any part of this resonates with you, comment 👇 so we can support one another in our journeys of healing and happiness 😃
May 1st, ‘23: the 1️⃣ , 2️⃣ 🥊: 💥 The writer’s strike became official 💥 Was blindsided by a breakup & I fell into a depression 😔 Bonus 💥: Months later, my ex (not Michael) told me he cheated on me for the last 6 months of our relationship w/ his friend who I felt I had gone out of my way to be kind and generous to. I felt shocked, ashamed, betrayed by both of them, and stupid. Thoughts of “why wasn’t I good enough for him?” would creep in and I’d remind myself of things like “someone can only be as honest with others as they are with themselves. He’s dealing with his own demons 👿 and self-deception.” As a single person again, I tried SO many things to intentionally date that the LA Times literally wrote an article about me (swipe 👈 see it). I was worried I wouldn’t ever find healthy, romantic love in the future. A combination of coaching, community, Holotropic Breathwork, constantly asking myself “why is this a good thing?” when things wouldn’t go as planned, releasing expectations & re-building a life I loved without needing a romantic partner helped me out of my depression. 😮💨 One of my favorite ❔’s to ask couples is: “What’s your favorite thing about your partner?” One response I heard 15 months ago was: “she’s the kindest person in the world.” 🥹 I was moved and touched. And then my next reflexive thought was “I wish I could say the same about my partner.” 😔 💝 I’m now in a NEW partnership with a human whose capacity for love (for me, his friends, his family, his staff, animals) seems endless & who I can say is one of the kindest human beings I’ve ever met. 😍 Pics 3-7: playing “how close can I get taking this selfie without waking Teagan up?” 😜 🎊 Today, I celebrate finding romantic love again. Here’s to embracing truth, resilience, and the unwavering capacity of the human heart to heal, regain trust, and love again. If you are feeling lonely or depressed, know that it is 💯 temporary, I promise. Reach out for support and trust that things don’t just happen “to you” but happen FOR you. If any part of this resonates with you, comment 👇 so we can support one another in our journeys of healing and happiness 😃
Had an amazing experience representing the @jaguars 🐆 at the NFL Flag Championships at Pro Bowl 🙌 So thrilled about the explosion of flag 🏈, especially on the female side. We’ve heard our whole lives “girls/women don’t belong in football.” So proud of all the female athletes proving otherwise. And if women can succeed in this arena, what ELSE can we do in life? Answer: anything. 🪄 Shoutout to the awesome receivers in these clips: @katandmous3, @killab_3, @itstatyhanablaise, @gabyrourke, @heyylaraa, @briannaaaaaaa__ (and she also threw that 🎯 of a pass to me)! Thank you @tronusofficial for the recovery slides that were helpful during and after the games #aftercare Having recently finished @usaflagfb Worlds, taking the learnings from that into this opportunity. Thank you coach @sikwititqb9 for inviting me and trusting me! Though we fell short by just 1 point in the championship (congrats, Dolphins!), the experience was unbeatable! 🙌
For our mental health, we need to stop comparing and despairing and also re-define what success is. “If I’m going to be competitive with anyone, I’d rather be competitive with myself. How do I be a better version of myself? How do I give and offer more to the world? So, I think I measure myself based on just being the best version of myself. When it comes to my career, I think it’s a much healthier approach. I’ve been working through external validation because, growing up, I was under pressure to perform and be accepted if I did well, such as getting good grades. As a result, I still put pressure on myself to do a good job nowadays. But we should all measure success based on things we have control over. So, rather than being results-oriented, I think it would be so much better for us to see success as taking action, being process-oriented, and building great habits that will lead to the external things we want in our lives. Thus, when we change our definition of success, it’ll change our happiness level, and ultimately, what we achieve in our lives.” When we focus on our goals as the destination, we miss out on all the synchronicities and magic along the way. Every time we accomplish something, we are right away on the lookout for what is next. Therefore, if there is a destination, then it’s the infinite, never-ending movement of the discovery process between the desire formulated and the formulation of the new one. To embody any desire, we have to include ourselves in the story of that desire coming to life, knowing that we don’t have to know all the “whens” and “hows,” but instead allow ourselves to enjoy the unfolding. 📸 : @brettericksonphoto Styling: @philippeuter 💄: @theresa_baca Hair: @stevenmasonlife
For our mental health, we need to stop comparing and despairing and also re-define what success is. “If I’m going to be competitive with anyone, I’d rather be competitive with myself. How do I be a better version of myself? How do I give and offer more to the world? So, I think I measure myself based on just being the best version of myself. When it comes to my career, I think it’s a much healthier approach. I’ve been working through external validation because, growing up, I was under pressure to perform and be accepted if I did well, such as getting good grades. As a result, I still put pressure on myself to do a good job nowadays. But we should all measure success based on things we have control over. So, rather than being results-oriented, I think it would be so much better for us to see success as taking action, being process-oriented, and building great habits that will lead to the external things we want in our lives. Thus, when we change our definition of success, it’ll change our happiness level, and ultimately, what we achieve in our lives.” When we focus on our goals as the destination, we miss out on all the synchronicities and magic along the way. Every time we accomplish something, we are right away on the lookout for what is next. Therefore, if there is a destination, then it’s the infinite, never-ending movement of the discovery process between the desire formulated and the formulation of the new one. To embody any desire, we have to include ourselves in the story of that desire coming to life, knowing that we don’t have to know all the “whens” and “hows,” but instead allow ourselves to enjoy the unfolding. 📸 : @brettericksonphoto Styling: @philippeuter 💄: @theresa_baca Hair: @stevenmasonlife