Without you, Mpulse Studio wouldn’t be much… it would basically be me and a room overflowing with art and creative ideas scribbled all over the walls. But I don’t even think it would be that much because it’s your connection with me and my work that allows me to continue to be able to create and, hopefully, inspire others to follow passion and inspiration.
Read MoreObviously, no one planned for a pandemic year, and it’s been hard on all of us. That struggle looks different to everyone. From loneliness and depression, to financial struggles and everything in between, COVID 19 has impacted all of us.
Read MoreThis pandemic is affecting us all in many different ways, and we are each establishing our own ideas about how to perceive all of it.
Read MoreIt's finally that time of year... holiday season is upon us and while there is so much excitement in the air, it can get intense even if you're in the healthiest state of mind, but for those who are entrenched in difficult situations, the holidays can be miserable.
Read MoreOctober is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and I would like to take time this month to honor those in our community who have endured trauma of this nature.
I'd like to begin by sharing a story about a recipient of a Love Necklace.
Read MoreHave you ever known a woman who is in an abusive relationship and wondered, “why doesn’t she just leave him?”
Did you know that each abusive act is comprised of its own manipulative cycle of violence?
Read MoreI’ll never forget the time in my life that I designed The Love Necklace. I was just trying to heal myself from an abusive situation. I had no idea where that simple design would lead me, but here we are, 10 strong mentors coupled with 10 girls who needed a dose of empowerment.
Read MoreI want to thank everyone who is a part of The Love Necklace Community. There is a woman who is healing from domestic abuse who is wearing the Love Necklace that was gifted to her through the purchase of a Love Necklace. I wish you could have been there when she received it so you could have seen how grateful she was... how much she smiled.
Read MoreI started writing ‘Sketches from the Heart of a Texas Artist’ after I lost my dream job to paint a 140 foot mural on the side of a prominent hotel, after to a sexual harassment scandal broke me down to the point that I couldn’t take it anymore. I wrote a novel to navigate through the pain.
Read MoreI’m writing openly and vulnerably about the realities of life on a small Caribbean island, and my journey as I use three mediums (watercolor, writing, and jewelry design) to build a social impact brand that supports women’s health, safety, and dignity, and how I am learning to use mindfulness and spirituality to guide me through the deepest struggles and most trying times.
Read MoreWhen I first designed the Love Necklace, it was a gift to myself. I wanted to feel loved so badly. I could only image what it would have felt like if, during one of my therapy sessions, my therapist told me out of nowhere, that she had a gift for me.
Read MoreDid you know that 1 in 3 women in Belize report incidents of domestic violence? However, according to a domestic abuse report in Belize, victims drastically under report these incidents, and there are indications that the rate of domestic violence in Belize is much higher.
Read MoreLast night I dreamed that I was given a beautiful airplane, I had everything I needed to get it in the air, it had plenty of fuel, it was in perfect condition, I just needed a pilot...
Read MoreI’m learning about myself in the phases of the moon. Quietly connected, introspective, open, and vulnerable. It’s been whispering to me, but I’ve been overwhelmed by all the noise. It’s time, now, to turn away from the chatter and hear what the moon is trying to say.
Read MoreI know that the messages that I put out on social media may often seem unrelated... sometimes I post about my paintings, other times, it's my book, a new jewelry design, or the LOVE Necklace Campaign. In this short story, I tell the story about how relevant each medium I work in is to the overall story about a journey toward light, in the wake of trauma...
Read MoreRather than deflecting our pain on one another, let’s use it to journey within and learn how strong we truly are.
Read MoreThe more time I spend on the island, the more I understand the beauty of God's voice. Sometimes he gently whispers and sometimes he roars with passion. One thing is certain, He makes his presence known.
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I approached the crude structure and pulled aside a piece of madras fabric that had been fashioned into an entrance. Incense smoke twisted and curled through the air in a thick haze. As my eyes adjusted to the dimly lit, smoke filled room, they fixated upon a Nefertiti-esque woman.
I arrived in San Pedro town on Tuesday evening, after a long day of travel. My love was waiting for me at the water taxi station, ready to take me to a private house on a secluded beach front property on the north side of the island. He planned to help a friend with some work on the property while giving me some quiet time to work on my art.
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Just think of how beautiful this world would be if every mother knew, and embraced, how truly loved she is. Let's make an impact through sharing LOVE!
