Beautifully You. by Mia

To every client who is a mother, like-a-mother, or wishes to be a mother, Happy Mother's Day to you!

I AM PROUD OF YOU! You called me Pops, and despite us only being 5 years apart, I truly feel like I've lost my kid! I ache. I cry. I calm. I squeeze Gianna. Then, the cycle starts again. I'm trynna be strong, but you were my daughter-son, my Li Li & Leon (whichever we needee you'd say). We were your Gia, Mia, and Leah. I told you I would be there, but you left. I didn't know what was wrong, but it didn't matter. You called (and you know I hate literal phone calls), so I told you I would be there. I wasn't prepared for this. Not yet. My vision remains foggy from all the tears.

I don't know how I got you. You made me love you. I never did for you for the kudos, I did it because seeing you prosper was enough. You were dealt bad hands, but I knew there was better for you. No matter how many steps back it took to get that step ahead, no matter how many nerves you worked and times you made me mad before you got it, no matter how many nerves I worked and times I had to make you mad because I had to be what you needed not wanted - you made a step ahead! I AM PROUD OF YOU!

I'll see you in my dreams. The cycle is starting again, so I've gotta stop typing now and be emotional like you'd want. And you know I hate it! I love you, Leah Denise.

Maternity leave is officially over! My sweet Gianna is 4 months old today. I appreciate all the love we've received for my clients. Ready to get back to work. Keep in mind to plan well- last minute requests aren't likely to make the cut.

Tomorrow is it! Get them in the mail or e-filed! When you think of an independent contractor working for you, think if they are representing your company. For example, you hired more people to help do a painting job for your painting company VS you have a makeup business and hired a painter to paint your office.

Wishing you an amazing and wonderful memory filled 2024! Try to make the best of all 366 days of it. Sure, you can't control them all, and all 366 won't be wonderful, but you have the ability to at least try!

When they say it'll be a cold Halloween in the US, seems perfect for my little penguin! My little 2.5 week old immediately realized how cozy this was and passed out like she's got 3 jobs! First year I haven't done Halloween makeup in years 😱

Start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month! Whether physical, emotional, mental, financial, verbal - you deserve better.

Shout out to ! If I'm gonna work in black, may as well say something - Minding my Black owned business