Women With Gusto: From Creative Outlet to Cosmetics Innovation with Maryam Behrouzi of Spela Cosmetics

Women are strong. Women are passionate. So many women in this world live every day with great enthusiasm…with gusto! The Women With Gusto Series is dedicated to inspiring women through the stories of female entrepreneurs and badasses who are living life with purpose and passion. Today, Maryam Behrouzi of Spela Cosmetics shares her story of creative outlets, cosmetic innovation, and ethical business! Her story is inspiring and her personal positivity is contagious! To all the women living with great enthusiasm…or working to do so!

Beautifully Blurred: Why It's Okay To Not Always Understand Your Life Path

The future is a mystery. Sometimes this truth can lead to much confusion, fear, and anxiety. What will I do? Who should I be? What is best? These questions swirl around in our minds and leave us feeling inadequate and unclear. Want to know another truth? It’s OKAY to not understand your life path. That is part of life! It’s messy, it’s unclear, it’s blurry…but it is beautifully blurred. Help come to terms with your imperfect path and realize your potential.

Accepting Change With Grace: 6 Strategies to Learn to Embrace It

Change is difficult. As a sentimental person like me, it is even more so. But change is a part of life…and one full of opportunity and excitement! Learning to accept change with grace is a process but finding the right perspectives and actions can help with closure, peace, and happiness in the process. As I go through a period of change myself, I wanted to share some tips to help you find ease in it with me. Try these 6 strategies to preserve the memories, embrace the change, and feel much happier along the way.

5 Ways to Thrive and Find Purpose Despite Life's Confusing Game of Trial and Error

Sometimes, life itself is hard…let alone finding purpose, joy, and great enthusiasm in each day. Learn 5 ways to ignite your passion and fuel your fire despite the confusing game of trial and error that life seems to be at times! Empower your purpose and find your joy, one step at a time.

Recharge Enthusiasm: Embrace Your Passion With Healthy Time Away

I’ve been there. The project that used to bring me loads of joy and tons of passion is now…kind of a chore. How did that happen?! Where did the passion go and why is my purpose fleeting? It’s okay…all you need is to recharge your enthusiasm with some healthy time away. Despite what society says forward progress looks like, sometimes a pause is the most productive way to embrace your passion and remember why you started.