Being Present.
I’ve been silent for awhile because I’ve been trying to be present. My dad passed away a couple years ago from a disease I wish on no one. His birthday was the day after Thanksgiving and it always seems to catch me off guard, but it always makes me reflect.
My now husband and I booked our wedding venue before we got engaged because we knew my dad’s Lewy Body Dementia was accelerating quickly. Then Covid hit and everything quickly changed for the worse. He never made it and like everyone else faced joblessness, fought unemployment for 4 months, taking on jobs that I worked literally 24/7 while trying to dig ourselves out of debt. On top of that, trying to plan a wedding where everything seemed to go wrong including vendors that didn’t know how to do the right thing, but also vendors I adored that faced life altering challenges and had to take a step back.
When you parent passes your life comes full circle and you realize who you truly are. I’m a lot like my father. He was a successful entrepreneur and I expect of myself to do the same. Heck, he bought me a real cash register when I was 9 years old because I always had some new business venture. We don’t know how to do anything without 150% effort and clear intention. Perfection is the standard not the goal. Everything we went through for the past several years, clearly put the writing on the wall and a business plan for KC was started. I’m telling you about this intimate part of my life so you can understand my level of investment with each of my client’s biggest moments and drive to make this business something more than just a business. It’s PERSONAL for me.
I am still exploring who I am again. My hope is that you take care of yourself during the tough times and I promise to be there for you when you need it most. I know what it’s like to have one of the happiest moments be, be one of your darkest times. Social media and marketing channels will be no different. It will be used with intention, vulnerability, authenticity, and deep connections. It’s not something I necessarily enjoy, but know it’s how we can come together to build something great.
Take care of yourself and reach out when you need it most.
Xoxo,
KC
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