What makes Emily…MADE!
I gave you the short story of my beginning in the “about” section and kind of how this whole idea and path decision started. It would be easy for me to give you the sap side of things (because in all actuality, true friendship and love gave me the support I needed to be successful…in my career, my self acceptance & being a mother and wife). God works in mysterious ways and he DEFINITELY has worked ten fold through everyone in my life. But I want to make sure I touch on who I am, where i’m from and what makes me…ME!
I was born and raised in Prospect, KY which is the outskirts of Oldham County! Not sure where you’re from, but us Kentuckians often reference our “county” as our native stomping grounds…I never really knew why? So i’m from the OC! (LOL) I grew up in a divorced home, which is NOTHING to be ashamed of (SHOUT OUT TO ALL THOSE SINGLE PARENTS/CO-PARENTAL’S MAKING SHIT HAPPEN AND KICKING ASS DOING IT)! I had two WONDERFUL parents who loved my brother and I in their own individual, amazing ways! I’ve always felt that growing up with divorced parents just versed my brother and I to embrace the power of opinion and accept and grow from all the differences that life has to offer. It definitely shaped me into a very passionate individual, wearing my heart on both sleeves and in many beautiful colors! Both are remarried and gifted us two WONDERFUL, LOVING step-parents (and two awesome big step-brothers)! They have, and continue to have, such a large impact on us as individuals and have continued to add such light to our lives!
I’m a PROUD graduate of Murray State University (GOOOOOO RACERS!) where I received my Bachelor’s of Science degree in Journalism & Mass Communications with emphasis in PR and Advertising. It took me a couple of tries to even get to that point, you know, figuring out what IT was that I may have wanted to do. But I stuck with this, I had a lot promise in this area and it definitely gave me the voice and backbone I needed and desired with any career path I chose. I was a “Racer Girl” for 4 years of college (that is the Dance Team!) And it housed some of the BEST memories and friends a gal could gain from her college experience. Some you live with, share memories outside of school, even have them in your wedding. Sisters for life you could say! A large section of who I am as a person came from them for sure!
With all the wisdom and essential learning’s I have dissolved into my every day life, whether it be from my parents, my brother(s), my friends or anyone close in my life. I dedicate and continue to become the woman I am because of everyone around me! Some people do a lot of ‘solo"‘ self searching…and yes, that works for them! But that is just not my personality, to hole up, figure it out (at least some) for myself. I love the opinions, I love the encouragement, the feedback and the reassurance that who I am and how i develop myself and my life IS a culmination of who I surround myself with and how I have developed into my most organic self!
So in the spirit of everything organic, it took some time, several careers (listen…one ultimate career doesn’t just come to everyone anymore! It takes several to really figure out what it is you ACTUALLY want to do!), marriage, and a sweet (SASSY) daughter as well as several moves…it has all lead me to here. What a SCARY thing to do right? To start your own business, whilst actually learning the business behind what you’re actually starting? WOOF! Throw it at me though! I’m here, i’m ready and thrilled to continue to grow with y’all!
Let’s top this off with some lighthearted fun facts about ME!. I’m you’re classic shop-o-holic, you know, the one that husbands cringe when they look at their bank account? GUILTY! I wish I could say I love to exercise, but let’s be honest, I ride the struggle bus with that one! One day….one day. I do LOVE the outdoors, have a love/annoyed relationships with my 2 boxers, Hank & Ellie (don’t hate me pet world!), and I like to wash it all down with an ice cold craft beer! Oh! Did i mention i’m OBSESSED with everything beauty? Right, this whole thing going on here, we’re about to build to a total beauty studio, just wait!
That’s me! Stay tuned for more things to come!
-MLE-