• Happy 1st Day of Spring! 🌷 . Also, for those following, I have 2 more calls with offices with the embassy in London today! So, this photo from my fave brunch place in London felt appropriate. Feeling so close to an internship with the State Department + my dream of working in international relations in London for a few months! 💕
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    Happy 1st Day of Spring! 🌷 . Also, for those following, I have 2 more calls with offices with the embassy in London today! So, this photo from my fave brunch place in London felt appropriate. Feeling so close to an internship with the State Department + my dream of working in international relations in London for a few months! 💕
  • FEELING ON TOP OF👏🏼 THE👏🏼 WORLD👏🏼 I woke up this morning just a girl with a dream to work in international relations in London + an application under consideration. I rolled over to check my email to 3 EMAILS asking to interview me for an internship in the UK today. . There were so many moments I thought this dream could never happen: - because I already have my dream job @tradesofhope, how can I also build a career in international relations? - because I already work full time with multiple side hustles and only have 24 hours in a day. - can I possibly do it all? have it all? dream it all? . I’ve been applying for internships for a few years, but this season doors have been flying open because I’ve been persistent in my work + now the TIME is right. . Don’t give up on your dreams, even if it feels like they’re IMPOSSIBLE. Just because you can’t see how it will work out now, doesn’t mean it won’t. Work faithfully, seek opportunity, and honor your dreams. Even the ones that seem out of place are there for a reason! ✨ . PS — you know I crushed those interviews 😘
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    FEELING ON TOP OF👏🏼 THE👏🏼 WORLD👏🏼 I woke up this morning just a girl with a dream to work in international relations in London + an application under consideration. I rolled over to check my email to 3 EMAILS asking to interview me for an internship in the UK today. . There were so many moments I thought this dream could never happen: - because I already have my dream job @tradesofhope, how can I also build a career in international relations? - because I already work full time with multiple side hustles and only have 24 hours in a day. - can I possibly do it all? have it all? dream it all? . I’ve been applying for internships for a few years, but this season doors have been flying open because I’ve been persistent in my work + now the TIME is right. . Don’t give up on your dreams, even if it feels like they’re IMPOSSIBLE. Just because you can’t see how it will work out now, doesn’t mean it won’t. Work faithfully, seek opportunity, and honor your dreams. Even the ones that seem out of place are there for a reason! ✨ . PS — you know I crushed those interviews 😘
  • I love weekends in D.C. 🌿✨
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    I love weekends in D.C. 🌿✨
  • CAN YOU DO IT ALL? . I’m getting my masters degree, helping lead the ethical fashion brand I started @tradesofhope, trying to land a summer internship in D.C., and growing an online platform. If that sounds like a lot, IT IS. But I’ve become kinda pro at time management. 💪🏼 . With the help of my @horacioprinting planner + the tips I mention on the blog, I’m chasing all my many dreams. I feel I’m in control of my time. Because we’ve all got the same hours in a day as Beyoncé. . Head to my bio link where I answered YOUR questions about how to juggle all the things + grow as a boss. 💕
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    CAN YOU DO IT ALL? . I’m getting my masters degree, helping lead the ethical fashion brand I started @tradesofhope, trying to land a summer internship in D.C., and growing an online platform. If that sounds like a lot, IT IS. But I’ve become kinda pro at time management. 💪🏼 . With the help of my @horacioprinting planner + the tips I mention on the blog, I’m chasing all my many dreams. I feel I’m in control of my time. Because we’ve all got the same hours in a day as Beyoncé. . Head to my bio link where I answered YOUR questions about how to juggle all the things + grow as a boss. 💕
  • Life has been as sweet as my $14 moscato wine lately 🥂 Some life updates: . No. 01: It’s technically my spring break, so I haven’t had classes this week + I’m wondering: Is this how life is *supposed* to feel? Like I have time to do my job + have a social life + rest?! I only have 1 or 2 semesters left, but I’ve enjoyed this taste of what it’ll be like after I’ve earned my Masters in Social Change + Advocacy! . No. 02: I’ve had this polka dot, structured shirt in my closet for months + finally wore it for the 1st time. It’s my new favorite! Paired it with my @tradesofhope Alice Earrings + all my vintage dreams are alive + well ✨ . No. 03: I had an interview with an important office in D.C. yesterday! 🏛 I’m looking for an internship for this summer + I’m not going to share who I interviewed for (to stay professional + because people are mean on the internet sometimes), but I’ll keep you friends updated on how it goes! It would be a HUGE accomplishment! 💫
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    Life has been as sweet as my $14 moscato wine lately 🥂 Some life updates: . No. 01: It’s technically my spring break, so I haven’t had classes this week + I’m wondering: Is this how life is *supposed* to feel? Like I have time to do my job + have a social life + rest?! I only have 1 or 2 semesters left, but I’ve enjoyed this taste of what it’ll be like after I’ve earned my Masters in Social Change + Advocacy! . No. 02: I’ve had this polka dot, structured shirt in my closet for months + finally wore it for the 1st time. It’s my new favorite! Paired it with my @tradesofhope Alice Earrings + all my vintage dreams are alive + well ✨ . No. 03: I had an interview with an important office in D.C. yesterday! 🏛 I’m looking for an internship for this summer + I’m not going to share who I interviewed for (to stay professional + because people are mean on the internet sometimes), but I’ll keep you friends updated on how it goes! It would be a HUGE accomplishment! 💫
  • Rode bikes to the National Mall this evening because the sunset was late + beautiful. When we biked passed an Indian food truck, I gasped, “ugh, my culture.” 😂 Trying to convince @tradesofhope + @gretchenhui + @lambanddove that I need to go back this year. 💫 I love love love living in D.C., but nothing compares to learning about the world while a little jet lagged + with newly-met friends. . I love Sunday nights because my job @tradesofhope is such an honor. The thought of “going back to work” on Mondays is full of purpose + impact. When I sit down to my computer tomorrow, I’m truly STANDING UP with my business partners in India and with the 13,000+ women around the world who are finding hope. 💕💪🏼
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    Rode bikes to the National Mall this evening because the sunset was late + beautiful. When we biked passed an Indian food truck, I gasped, “ugh, my culture.” 😂 Trying to convince @tradesofhope + @gretchenhui + @lambanddove that I need to go back this year. 💫 I love love love living in D.C., but nothing compares to learning about the world while a little jet lagged + with newly-met friends. . I love Sunday nights because my job @tradesofhope is such an honor. The thought of “going back to work” on Mondays is full of purpose + impact. When I sit down to my computer tomorrow, I’m truly STANDING UP with my business partners in India and with the 13,000+ women around the world who are finding hope. 💕💪🏼
  • I was asked on a panel last night what #InternationalWomensDay means to me. My answer is simple: Millions of women around the world are being treated as objects, rather than incredible human beings. They are underestimated rather than praised for their intelligence. They are ignored rather than cherished for their sacrifices. They are oppressed rather than being told that the light in their eyes is beautiful, their gained wisdom is a road map, and the potential they have is unlimited. . I am my sister’s keeper. And she is mine. My well-being is caught up in her wellbeing. She is every woman. It’s all in her. 💕💪🏼✨ . Also want to celebrate my mom, @gretchenhui who is the bravest woman I know, @victoriarosecooke who teaches me how to be a better friend everyday through her example, and my sister @ayeitsmiaaaa for her love + acceptance of all people. I love all the strong women in my life! 😘 #BalanceforBetter #IWD2019 #tradesofhope
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    I was asked on a panel last night what #InternationalWomensDay means to me. My answer is simple: Millions of women around the world are being treated as objects, rather than incredible human beings. They are underestimated rather than praised for their intelligence. They are ignored rather than cherished for their sacrifices. They are oppressed rather than being told that the light in their eyes is beautiful, their gained wisdom is a road map, and the potential they have is unlimited. . I am my sister’s keeper. And she is mine. My well-being is caught up in her wellbeing. She is every woman. It’s all in her. 💕💪🏼✨ . Also want to celebrate my mom, @gretchenhui who is the bravest woman I know, @victoriarosecooke who teaches me how to be a better friend everyday through her example, and my sister @ayeitsmiaaaa for her love + acceptance of all people. I love all the strong women in my life! 😘 #BalanceforBetter #IWD2019 #tradesofhope
  • International Women’s Day is so much more to me that rooting on women. It’s remembering that right now, there are millions of women around the world WHO DON’T EVEN KNOW that this day is happening. They are going about their day right now, in desperate + male-dominated circumstances, unaware of our social media posts + that we’re celebrating their strength. . This day is about recognizing the work left to be done for women in cultures around the world. INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day. There are still inequalities to fight for in the U.S., but our sisters around the world are waiting for us to lift them up as well. . That’s why today is my favorite day of the year. . That’s why I’m so proud to have founded @tradesofhope — where we partner with women so they have a dignified job, become financially independent, and become culturally considered equal to men. . Here’s to you — my brave, strong sister — to all the women crushing their careers, studies, relationships all the while overcoming the obstacles we face. And here’s to our ability to empower our sister around the world — who are too oppressed to know this day is happening. So much hope is on the horizon 💕💪🏼✨ #internationalwomensday #iwd2019 #balanceforbetter #tradesofhope
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    International Women’s Day is so much more to me that rooting on women. It’s remembering that right now, there are millions of women around the world WHO DON’T EVEN KNOW that this day is happening. They are going about their day right now, in desperate + male-dominated circumstances, unaware of our social media posts + that we’re celebrating their strength. . This day is about recognizing the work left to be done for women in cultures around the world. INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day. There are still inequalities to fight for in the U.S., but our sisters around the world are waiting for us to lift them up as well. . That’s why today is my favorite day of the year. . That’s why I’m so proud to have founded @tradesofhope — where we partner with women so they have a dignified job, become financially independent, and become culturally considered equal to men. . Here’s to you — my brave, strong sister — to all the women crushing their careers, studies, relationships all the while overcoming the obstacles we face. And here’s to our ability to empower our sister around the world — who are too oppressed to know this day is happening. So much hope is on the horizon 💕💪🏼✨ #internationalwomensday #iwd2019 #balanceforbetter #tradesofhope
  • It took me quite a long time to develop a voice, and now that I have it, I am not going to be silent. - Madeleine Albright . I LOVE public speaking. Not because I like hearing myself talk. But because I believe when things go unsaid, they cause pain + unhealth. I spoke on a panel tonight about being a strong woman. And there are some things not talked about enough, but we talked about tonight: . - women are worried about being overconfident in a world where men are told to be confident, but when you’re confident you give women watching you permission to do the same. - women still earn 80 cents to a man’s dollar. In 2019. - women don’t get or take enough credit for their ideas, but it’s okay to protect yourself professionally or correct someone to get your recognition. - so many systems fail women: healthcare systems, immigration systems, legal systems, but we must do what we can with what’s in our control to break records/ceilings/norms! 💪🏼 . I had such a blast speaking on this panel to celebrate #InternationalWomensDay! (One of my favorite days!) It was also a tremendous honor sitting next to my co-panelists! Check our @thethirlby @angieklou @marjanibeautyco #iwd2019 #balanceforbetter #tradesofhope
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    It took me quite a long time to develop a voice, and now that I have it, I am not going to be silent. - Madeleine Albright . I LOVE public speaking. Not because I like hearing myself talk. But because I believe when things go unsaid, they cause pain + unhealth. I spoke on a panel tonight about being a strong woman. And there are some things not talked about enough, but we talked about tonight: . - women are worried about being overconfident in a world where men are told to be confident, but when you’re confident you give women watching you permission to do the same. - women still earn 80 cents to a man’s dollar. In 2019. - women don’t get or take enough credit for their ideas, but it’s okay to protect yourself professionally or correct someone to get your recognition. - so many systems fail women: healthcare systems, immigration systems, legal systems, but we must do what we can with what’s in our control to break records/ceilings/norms! 💪🏼 . I had such a blast speaking on this panel to celebrate #InternationalWomensDay! (One of my favorite days!) It was also a tremendous honor sitting next to my co-panelists! Check our @thethirlby @angieklou @marjanibeautyco #iwd2019 #balanceforbetter #tradesofhope