Reflections: A Year of Business, Transformation, and Growth

December 05, 2019 by Nicole Pellegrini in Career, Entrepreneurship, Health & Wellness, Life Lessons, Personal Growth, Mental Health

With the calendar year coming to an end, it’s a natural time to take stock and reflect on the previous year, which is exactly what I’ve been doing for the past month or so. It’s easy to look at your current situation, and if not much has changed, to think you’re right where you started. Or if you’ve happened to come full circle and end up in a similar situation as you were a year ago, to feel like you’re in the same place you were back then.

Gift Ideas for Someone Going Through Chemo

October 08, 2019 by Nicole Pellegrini in Health & Wellness, Personal

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and there are more ways than one to help support a cause or an individual through something like cancer. If you’re ever at a loss for how to help someone with cancer going through chemo therapy, Keriann Engle kindly shares from experience the best gift ideas for someone going through chemo:

The Coyote

July 29, 2019 by Nicole Pellegrini in Personal, Life Lessons, Mental Health

This is a story about the time I came face to face with a coyote in Mammoth, and why it’s exactly what I needed in that moment. A few winters ago, I went on a snowboarding trip with a group of half friends-half strangers, up to Mammoth Mountain in Northern California. It was my first time going to Mammoth and I was so excited to finally have the chance to snowboard there…

Be True To Your Grind : A #GIRLBOSS Moment

July 06, 2019 by Nicole Pellegrini in Entrepreneurship, Personal Growth, Career

I’ve recently found myself needing to justify my “shortcomings” if that’s what they even are. They’re not. I’m preemptively defending judgments that no one is making but myself. Well, maybe they are. But then I realized, sometimes we need to take a step backward in order to see the big picture. And any step, whether forward or backward, is better than standing still.

The Attitude of Gratitude

May 13, 2019 by Nicole Pellegrini in Health & Wellness, Mindful Living, Personal Growth

From jars to journals, I’ve been practicing gratitude for several years. Although like most of my practices, it’s been an on again/off again thing, life always seems better when I’m on again. Taking the time to reflect daily on all the things you’re grateful for, is a simple way to positively impact your thoughts and your overall outlook on life.

My Anxiety

March 26, 2019 by Nicole Pellegrini in Health & Wellness, Mental Health, Personal

My whole life, I’ve struggled with anxiety. Debilitating, sickening, knock-me-on-my-ass anxiety at its worst. Annoying OCD tendencies and general worry and paranoia at its best. Over the course of my life, I’ve learned coping mechanisms and have been able to reduce my anxiety, which is good. I’ve been doing breathing and meditation…

Crew-Create

March 11, 2019 by Nicole Pellegrini in Creativity, Mindful Living

If you’re a creative person, I’m sure you’ve either hosted or attended a paint night or a craft day. Whether you’re a pro or a novice, it’s fun to get together with friends and decompress over the shared passion of creating. As adults, it’s often tough to coordinate schedules or prioritize down-time. I’ve had tentative plans to get together for…

5 Tips for Creative Professionals

February 19, 2019 by Nicole Pellegrini in Creativity, Entrepreneurship, Career, Advice

Are you a creative professional? Do you ever feel undermined by your personal creative process? Do you ever feel like a fraud? Do you feel like the only one in your field faking it ‘til you make it?! I’m here to let you know that you’re not the only one who feels this way. You can make anything happen. You know what you’re doing. I personally know that these thoughts can be hard to believe…

Havasupai or Bust

February 12, 2019 by Nicole Pellegrini in Adventure, Life Lessons, Photography

If there’s one thing I've learned from my trip to Havasupai, it’s to let go of all expectations and prepare for the seemingly impossible, because when you plan a girl’s trip to Havasupai in May, your first thought probably isn’t “I wonder if it’ll snow.” But from my experience, it just might…

So This Is 30

January 31, 2019 by Nicole Pellegrini in Advice, Personal, Life Lessons

“So this is 30…what’s all the big fuss about? I’m actually excited to turn 30. A new, important chapter of my life. Kissing my 20’s good-bye. Feeling more confident and comfortable with myself than ever. This is going to be great!” Suddenly it hits me. It’s no longer just a concept, I am actually 30. I begin to tear up. “Are these tears of joy or sadness? Am I having a second quarter-life crisis? Here I am today, 30 fucking years old.”

The Burrito Project

January 28, 2019 by Nicole Pellegrini in Community Service, Personal, Life Lessons

If you ever find yourself feeling helpless and you’re looking for a way to give back, or simply need a place to go filled with kind people who are dedicated to helping others, you’ll find it all at The Burrito Project. Last week, I had the pleasure of volunteering with The Burrito Project for the first time…

France OohLaLa

January 16, 2019 by Nicole Pellegrini in Adventure, Personal, Photography

My recent trip to France was one of the most spontaneous trips I’ve taken. I didn’t even know I was going until 2 months prior. My boyfriend and I made the decision to go almost instantly one morning in early October, while my boyfriend was checking his email and came across an offer too good to pass up. It was an incredible travel deal from Scott’s Cheap Flights…

Surviving A Lawsuit & Learning To Stand My Ground

January 07, 2019 by Nicole Pellegrini in Life Lessons, Career, Personal Growth

This is my story about going through a lawsuit. There have been countless life lessons tied in to this chapter of my life and so I am here to share my story about trusting your gut, knowing your worth, and feeling empowered to stand up against bullying. I recently attended an old friend’s housewarming party and there I befriended an upbeat and humorous gal…

Have a Happier New Year With Intention Setting!

January 01, 2019 by Nicole Pellegrini in Mindful Living, Personal Growth, Health & Wellness

It’s the first day of 2019. I’ve gotten the feeling (from everyone’s social media posts) that 2018 was a tough year for a lot of people, myself included. (But let’s be honest, what year isn’t tough when you’re an adult.) However, 2018 was also filled with so many great things. I traveled A LOT, got a new car, got a raise, moved…

This Feminist Knows It's Cold Outside & Secretly Wants To Stay

December 23, 2018 by Nicole Pellegrini in Personal, Personal Growth

I am a feminist and I’m not angry about the song “Baby It’s Cold Outside” being played on the radio (unpopular opinion, but I actually like this song. Yeah, I said it!). I don’t believe Santa Claus should be a female or gender neutral, and I don’t care that snowmen are snowmen, although could we get more snow ladies in the making?…

I Lost My Job & I Couldn’t Be Happier

December 15, 2018 by Nicole Pellegrini in Personal Growth, Personal, Career

The saying goes “The best time to look for a job is when you already have one.” And this makes sense for multiple reasons. One reason being that you are still being provided with financial support while you search for something new. Another reason being that according to the “Laws of Attraction”, it’s easier to manifest more of what you already have…

A Life of Art, Design, & DIY

December 07, 2018 by Nicole Pellegrini in Creativity

On a recent visit back home, I was digging through a box of all the things my mother collected over the years…Report cards, school art projects, photos, etc. In that box I found a project from 1st grade. And in the pages of that project I found a bit that said “When I grow up I want to be…an artist.” Here I am 25(ish) years later…

Hello.

November 30, 2018 by Nicole Pellegrini in Personal

“My name is Nicole, and this is my first blog post” is something I saw on a “How to Start a Blog” blog. You see, starting a blog is something I’ve wanted to do for quite some time, but I am not the type to just pull the trigger on a new project without doing my research first (even though I like to think of myself as spontaneous.) However, I just couldn’t imagine starting this project out that way…