This weekend, I met up with a friend. We worked at the Style Network together. We used to always talk about what we really wanted to do. I’d encourage her to go for her dreams and she’d do the same for me. It was in talking to her and other people in the office that I realized I was on the right track. It seems as if whenever someone needed to talk through a decision or share their dreams I was there. I was always on hand to offer encouragement and motivation. I had already been working on sharing that part of me on a larger scale but, I soon realized I was not just writing about it, I was living it. My friends provided confirmation for me that I was on the right track. I’m not sure they even knew it.
On September 20th of last year, we wrapped up our careers with the Style Network. It hit us all hard. Many of us though, couldn’t help but think about what this meant for our dreams. In some ways, we were being given the gift of time to really follow our passions. The president of our network actually encouraged us to do so. She stopped by my desk and told me to go home and be with my babies. We had talked many times about our families before and she knew what was in my heart.
On September 20th of this year, it all came full circle. I am now at home with my babies and pursuing something I’m passionate about – motivating other mothers. I met up with my friend who is now a full time photographer while also pursing her singing career. We hadn’t seen each other in ONE full year. Yet, here we were. She was following her passion and she was taking pictures of me for the business I’m creating to follow mine. Full. Circle.
This was us after the photo shoot was over. I was a bit sweaty because we had been walking all over downtown trying to figure out how to get back into the garage where we had parked our cars. When we finished our shoot, the garage was locked. Luckily we found someone to help us out. Not before schlepping around downtown L.A. for 20 minutes or so.
The moment of where we started and where we are now wasn’t lost on us. I’m pouring out post after post to keep mamas motivated and inspired on the way to their dreams on Camesha Gosha and she’s a part of making it happen. Soon, they’ll be a re-design taking place on that site and I’ll be offering products and programs to help mamas on the journey to their dreams. Why? I’ve checked a few things off my list since becoming a mom and I’m living proof that our dreams are possible. Plus, we’re so worth it!Β If you haven’t already, download my free guide for rocking mommyhood + your dreams!
Be encouraged, ladies! You can do this.
When was your last full circle moment?
I’ve been reading your blog since you were working and it’s so fun to see your life transitioning this way. I’m thrilled for you, Camesha!
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Seriously. That makes my heart happy. Thanks so much, Liz. You’re awesome! And of course my overly emotional self is teary-eyed. LOL!
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I’m so excited for you. You really made things happen over the last year!
Thank you, Robin! I SO appreciate your support! π
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I wish you the best with the transition. Being able to stay home with my son has been wonderful! And writing on my own schedule makes it work perfectly!
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I love reading stories like this about people who have come full circle. I remember when I had to stop working because my kids were sick- now I’m pursuing my real dream of being a writer.
Oh wow, what a fun journey! It always helps to love what you do and to do it with all your heart π
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Sometimes like is full of changes. I think it’s great that you have come full circle.
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How exciting! Love reading all the good things happening!
LOVE this full circle moment! I really can’t believe its been a year. I am so happy you are doing what you want to do, you can see and feel the happiness and contentment in your words. You are an amazing mama and person, keep doing it because it brings you tons of light!
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I can’t believe it’s been a year! I’m so happy to see you going after your dreams and making them come true!!
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This sounds very exciting. I whole heartedly encourage everyone to follow their dreams. Im so very happy for you!
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I’m so proud of you girl! Follow that heart of yours π
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Good for you for following your dreams! I am following mine and it is a slow but rewarding journey π
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I’m kind of following my dreams right now too. Doesn’t it feel really amazing? Congrats to you, too.
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This is so amazing! I guess my full circle moment was when I applied for my dream company and didn’t get a job offer than after blogging for a while that same company asked me to cover some events they were hosting! I guess I got to work for my dream company on my own! That’s what I love about blogging, it’s helping my dreams become a reality <3
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Dreams are important, so glad you are following yours! Good luck!
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Doesn’t it feel so good when you realize things come full circle? I just had a moment similar to this and I’m so elated that you have too!
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I love this and love having these moments! This happened to me recently too realizing what my creative voice was in the culinary world, all thanks to blogging!
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I’m really glad you’re getting the opportunity to follow your dreams and helping other mothers do the same! Thanks for sharing!
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rock your dreams Cam! love what you said – dreams are possible! x
Never stop following your dreams! π It’s so inspiring to see other mamas doing the same!
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What an exciting time for you to transition into what you really want to do! Can’t wait to see how amazing it is for you!
It’s so exciting to watch you go after your dreams! Anybody can go after their dreams and succeed, if they just try!
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I’m glad you’re going after what you want! Good for you!
This was so awesome to read. I love that you are able to do what you are passionate about. I don’t have a full circle moment yet but hopefully one day soon!
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Beautiful photo of the two of you. So fab that you’ve gone after your dreams. I’m just taking a while to realise mine before I can chase them!
Katie <3
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I’m so happy that you’re getting to materialse your dreams and make things happen for you even after you’ve become a momma. You go girl!
SO wonderful how things have worked out for you and your friend. I had a similar situation and couldn’t be happier with where I am today.
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I am wishing you the best. It is so much fun chasing after dreams. I am still working on my full circle moment.
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Good for you. Glad to see you are doing your dreams. I have slowed down but I think I’m getting back to where I wanted to be a few years ago. I just got to get back out there and know I can do it once again.
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I love stories like this of women supporting each other and be each others cheerleaders! I am blessed with a couple of friends like that, too!
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Congrats on all of your success! I don’t know if I have come full circle yet, but definitely looking forward to that moment!
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I love that you have been able to go after your passion. It is so important to encourage people to follow your dreams.
Congrats! So awesome to see people living their dream!
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I’m experiencing my full circle moment right now! Thank you for your support, and when you launch your products be sure to let me know. π
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Absolutely Krystal! I appreciate you π
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So great to see mothers living out their dreams!!
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What an awesome opp. to work with the style network! And awesome momma power!
I only have a silly full-circle moment for you – hope you don’t mind. When I first came to London in April, when I wasn’t sure if it would be a move or I’d have to go back to Spain, I booked a room with my best friend in Belsize Park. I fell in love with the area, but after that week, I spent a week in Leicestershire, a week in west London, a week in Streatham, two weeks in Crouch End – I kept flathunting all over the place, thinking Belsize Park was a lost cause. Then I found a host family in Hampstead Heath, and decided to narrow my flathunting search to NW3…and it actually worked out. And last night, I was going through photos from that first week in London, and I found, I kid you not, a photo of the building where I’m living now. π
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That is VERY cool! It was meant to be. Totally full circle. π
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How inspiring, Loved your full circle post. You gave me a lot to think about.
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That’s a good thing! π
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Not a huge full circle moment. But I received a thank you card from a customer. The card was a local artist. I googled his name and realized that the artist was featured on a pin board in the office. It was a cool moment for me.
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How cool is that. So random – that’s what makes it so cool though.
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Love this π What an exciting time for you! and side note, you are both absolutely stunning!
Totally blushing… thank you. π
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So great that you have taken the plunge to follow your dreams. π
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I love reading your blog and about all the fantastic things that have happened to you in the past year. Doesn’t it feel good to come full circle!
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It does feel good! I’m super excited! I appreciate you reading. It’s been quite a year. π
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How fun!! I’m so excited for you! Annnnd why do they make parking garages so confusing?!
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Exactly! What is up with letting us park there if the garage was about to close?
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Wow! That is so neat! And I love that y’all met at an awesome job! π
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Love the story, and how serendipitous it was that exactly a year later you guys met again and are both following your dreams! Very inspiring π
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So glad to hear that you are still following your dreams and meeting with old friends π Motivating other mothers is one of my passions as well. Motherhood is hard and a lot of times we all feel inadequate.
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I know this sounds funny but mine was recently turning down a job. I very much want a career in photography but I want to be home with my kids and homeschool them through highschool. It took me a long time to understand that being home was my real goal. There will be plenty of time for my photography business when they are older. π
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I’m excited for you! It looks like you are on an amazing journey and enjoying every bit of it.
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Wow, congrats to you! I am so looking forward to my moments like this. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. My shero.
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It’s always nice when it’s confirmed by others and even our selves that we on track in our lives well done you, very excited about the future.
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I love friends that encourage you to go after your dreams. I always seem to meet this kinds of people at work as well π
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