Nothing has held me back more in my life than fear of disapproval, fear of being alone, fear of failing in the eyes of others, fear of embarrassing myself.

These fears have held me back from making bold choices, empowered moves, and above all else, from stepping into my purpose. Stepping into your purpose essentially means becoming who you really are by accepting your natural gifts and sharing them with the world. Stepping into your purpose also means that you choose authentic self-expression and fulfillment. It means that you are choosing yourself.

Sometimes the steps you have to take to step into your purpose are scary, wild, and daunting. Can I really do this? However the struggle doesn't end there. Once you convince yourself that you can, in fact, do it, you still have everyone else in your life who may or may not approve. This second step is often even harder, because it is outside of our control.

This week I have the honor to introduce you to my dear friend Michele Mikeska,