Who are you? Do you even know? For 32 years, I worked for a Jazz radio station in Miami. I was an On-Air personality and though I had great ratings, a large social circle, a nice home and some really terrific articles about me, it wasn't me; not really.
I thought it was my career and my life. I dressed the part, attended the parties, the Grammy's, and had a lot of fun but when I got around horses, like a Chameleon, I found that I could transform myself into someone completely different.
See I never knew about being authentic. I always believed I was who I was and that was fine.
When I was a young girl, I had an insane passion for horses! It was something that no one could explain but I had a gift in working with him. I could fix my friends confused and disrespectful horses and turn them into well behaved wonderful creatures.
As I continued growing up, I eventually had to give up my horses and move back to the city of Miami, Florida. I eventually ended up in radio on the air and it was a dear friend of mine that invited me to do some volunteer work with the SPCA (abused and neglected horses).
As I would head out the barn with my friend, I noticed how comfortable I felt being around the horses. I knew I loved them madly, but it was more than that. I didn't care if I was dirty,
smelled like a horse, cleaned stalls, didn't wear make up and sweat like an animal; I was in heaven.
As time passed, I got busy with my career, a divorce, a new baby and had less time to volunteer. Years passed and eventually, I resigned from the radio station in 2006 and though I continued doing voice over work and some small shows on the weekends, I pursued a new career. I became a Life and Relationship Coach.
For almost ten years I have been coaching and helping people become the best version of themselves. Recently, my new husband and I with my youngest son, moved to Georgia where we bought a 4 acre farm, I adopted two rescue horses, and started developing my Coaching business. I also took a fantastic course on Equine assisted Coaching. That means,
now I work with people and use my horses too. It is amazing!!
So here is what I discovered. I am finally, now at the ripe age of..well, over 50, FINALLY, my Authentic self. Even though you can dress me up still, lol, my heart and soul and total comfort level is with my horses. They are my best friends and they know me better than anyone does. It is where I am most comfortable and happy. So with no make-up, jeans and boots, my hair pulled back in a pony tail and cap, I spend everyday with my horses.
I am blessed that my husband supports me in this journey and believe it or not girls,
he loves the authentic me better. Even with NO makeup. So do I .Do you know your Authentic self? I encourage you to explore that and find out.