LUCIA PADOR

If I could tell my 15 years old self anything, it’d be: “God doesn't waste any of your stories.” Um... mic drop! ___ Reflecting back on the 9 years of creating 31 issues and launching our very last magazine this week was bittersweet. Everyone’s asking how I feel... Well, while I’m a little heavy hearted that one chapter is ending. I’m even more excited for the next. ___ I have plans to continue to create and share beautiful, inspiring content. Products that I’ve always wanted to make is in the works. More face to face connections with you and our community is a must on my list. And finally making #allthethings happen because it’s been on my bucket list way too long. ___ Of course this doesn’t mean I’m not terrified or nervous about UtterlyEngaged 2.0 because there’s going to be a lot of firsts for me. In fact, I’m sweating bullets. But my mentors are telling me “Feel the fear and do it anyways! Your why is bigger than you.” ___ When you start to piece together your past stories, isn’t it amazing to see how God has given you so much to prep you for the next?! ___ I’m learning that the stories and struggles we all go through isn’t a sign of failure. It’s just evidence that we’re growing. Just like this beautiful image captured by @elizabethmessina featured in our latest magazine