Shop the Look: Overalls (sold out of white, but love these denim versions for under $100! – these white ones are also awesome here on super sale and here) // Bodysuit ($28!) // Purse // Sandals

Happy Wednesday! Today is a little different than most Wednesdays because I’m spending the morning as a keynote speaker at a digital conference here in Chicago. I’ve been trying to find opportunities to present at conferences to overcome my fear of public speaking (this is my third of the year!), but honestly, I’m pretty nervous.

I keep telling myself that excitement and anxiety are the same feeling – so rather than thinking how anxious I am, I’m instead telling myself how excited I am. 

So…I’ll report back on how exactly that worked for me, but really hoping it went well 😉  I’ve gotten better at public speaking over the years (and speaking up during meetings with our senior leadership team at work) – but there’s something totally terrifying of getting up in front of a bunch of strangers and acting like an expert in anything. I’ve been working in social for 8 years and I’m definitely knowledgeable, but in an industry that’s constantly changing where there’s always something new to learn (or social platform to explore) I find it hard to believe anyone is truly an expert. So, I’m going to try my best, be as prepared as possible (which is honestly kinda hard with how much is going on at work these days, whoops!) and show up – which is always half the battle.

Doing things that scare you is always worth it. I’ve had a fear of public speaking for years, and even though it’s gotten better over time, it’s something I’ve definitely avoided at all costs. But acknowledging your fears and finding ways to push yourself are the only ways to really improve, or get through it – so I’m hoping putting myself out there actually pays off. But if I totally embarrass myself, I’ll be honest and let you know too 🙂 Either way – it’s a good learning process, right?

Okay, since this is a fashion post – I guess I should talk about that, yeah? This outfit is definitely not high-fashion (pretty sure “overalls” and “chic” have never been used in a real sentence before), but they’re super comfortable and fun for fall. I don’t think I’ve worn overalls since my 3rd grade school photos, but now that they’re coming back in style I’m honestly becoming more of a fan – especially paired with a bodysuit. Both the overalls and bodysuit are from Abercrombie (another brand I hadn’t worn since high school, but is cool again now?!) and super affordable and surprisingly well made too! I hope you find a moment to face one of your fears today – whether it’s small or something really big and scary. And even if you fall on your face (obviously not ideal, but still…) you made some progress – and that’s pretty epic for a Wednesday 🙂 xx