You’re not imagining it.

Those rules you’re supposed to follow about how women are supposed to be, about what you’re supposed to want, about how you should achieve. Those rules weren’t written with you in mind.

Have they told you that you’re too driven? Too outspoken? Too sensitive? Too much? Me too. I see you.

Even though it might sting—a lot—I know you’re keep it moving because you have things to do in and for the world. You are here to blow up broken systems and ways of being. You are here to transform the culture.

It might feel like you’re the only person in the room who sees things the way you do, but the truth is that you’re the only one brave enough to speak up, because can’t not speak up, even when your voice is shaking, even it comes with a label.

Some people like you better when you play smaller. They don’t like the fact that you’re the one in charge, that you have opinions that you are different, that you are willing to stand up and make change. They don’t understand that is what you were designed to do.

But in spite of all of that you’re doing—you’re not afraid of working hard—these days, you feel…tired. I know. I’ve been there.

I followed the rules for way too long, ignoring the truth of who I am. I am creative. I am the first woman in my family to graduate from college. I am the first to have a business and the first woman in my family to believe she is valuable. I am living in unchartered territory and that is not an accident.

So I learned to listen to myself, to stop being afraid and to follow my intuition. I stopped telling myself that it wasn’t too late because I knew I was just getting started. Growth and reinvention will always be a part of my DNA as long as I’m alive.

They want us to keep quiet about who we are and how we see the world because we are here to blow broken systems up. We don’t need a seat at their table, we’re crafting an inclusive table, one where we don’t have to sit alone.

Working with hundreds of women for over a decade, I’ve learned that seeing ourselves isn’t about social media, a pretty website, the right handbag or everything else we’re taught we need to keep up appearances. Being truly visible happens from the inside out and that takes practice: Visibility Practice.

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If you’re ready to sit with us, join me starting April 23 for 6 weeks in community with other women who are ready to blow sh*t up: www.illuminate.com .

Here's what Crystal Reeves said about Illuminate.

"I don't have a problem expressing myself most times...

But feeling more comfortable in my own skin and being like, you know, this is something that's needed…helping girls feel seen because…we're not seen and we're expected to be quiet. Going through the course and talking about that, I don't feel like an imposter. It has really helped give me the confidence and give me clarity.

Are you ready to ILLUMINATE? Over 40 Days starting April 23, 2024 we will transform the ways we see ourselves and weave a whole identity that allows you to do your most fulfilling work now.​​