I’ve organized my PR contact lists into separate categories for different creator niches. Each list is hosted privately on Google Sheets and is password-protected to prevent scraping, protect brand privacy, and ensure that only genuine creators can access the contacts. The password is shared on my TikTok to help real creators gain access safely Beauty…
When you’re going through something as physically and emotionally intense as cancer treatment, the smallest gestures can feel like lifelines. A warm smile, a thoughtful message, or in my case—seeds. Zinnias. Dahlias. Snapdragons, etc. More than I could count, all gifted by someone who barely knew me, but somehow knew exactly what I needed. That…
When I was first diagnosed, I was overwhelmed. The tests, the appointments, the uncertainty—it all came at me like a tidal wave. But in the middle of all that fear, a small package arrived in the mail. Inside was a beautiful scarf and a handwritten note from a woman I had never met, yet somehow,…
What It’s Like Living with Lymphoma — and Why Medical Research Gives Me Hope I never thought I’d be writing this. Like most people, I went about my life assuming that things like cancer happened to other people. Not me. Not now. But life has a way of shifting in the most unexpected ways. A…
Hand-Picked Essentials from Independent Makers The day I heard “Diffuse Large B Cell Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, Stage 3,” my world tilted on its axis. The shock, the fear, the endless questions – it was a whirlwind. But then came the practicalities, like preparing for my very first chemotherapy treatment. I remember feeling so lost, scrolling through…
When I was 20 years old, I became completely hooked on Desperate Housewives. The women of Wisteria Lane were dramatic, flawed, relatable, and unforgettable—but none more so, to me, than Lynette Scavo. Lynette was the definition of strength under pressure: a mother of four, a working woman constantly trying to juggle it all, and someone…
Two weeks ago, my world shifted. I was officially diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Even though I’d been dealing with symptoms for months—flu-like illness, swelling, and pain in my groin—hearing the word cancer was still surreal. Since then, it’s been a whirlwind of appointments, scans, procedures, and moments of…
Back in March and April, I started seeds indoors with excitement and a plan. I was dreaming big this year—more rows, more blooms, a bigger cut flower garden than ever before. I pictured myself out in the sun, barefoot in the soil, planting beauty with my own two hands. What I didn’t plan for was…
What I Thought Was Anxiety Turned Out to Be Cancer “I spent months trying to calm myself down… when what I really needed was a biopsy.” For most of my adult life, I’ve dealt with health anxiety — the kind that turns every twinge into a search term, every new symptom into a rabbit hole…
🌸 How to Grow Dahlias from Seed (Not Tubers!) A Budget-Friendly Guide for Beginner & Cut Flower Gardeners Thinking about starting a dahlia garden without breaking the bank? You’re in the right place. While most gardeners buy dahlia tubers each year, there’s a lesser-known, budget-friendly method that I personally used in 2025: growing dahlias from…
