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SOME OF THESE INFLUENCERS…

live out of a box… that was me in my 24”x18” brown Lowe’s box that sat next to the bathroom in Apt c411.

Some of these influencers live in their cars... that was me before I relocated for a short lived stay in NYC.

Some of these influencers barely have any money in their bank accounts… that was me when I had -$31 in my bank account before shooting one of my favorite @shopa.au campaigns. That was also me when I survived on eggs and hot sauce for the day. Need I say, I learned how to survive on $20 a month.

Some of these influencers can’t even afford food to eat... that was me when Jayne had to order food for me… all the way from LA. And when Darcie invited me for lunch and I stared at the menu pretending I was full because I knew I couldn’t afford to buy myself a sandwich.

Some of these influencers couch surf... I have a degree in couch surfing. Years ago my dear friend was kind enough to let me live rent-free in his living room for 6 months. I remember being embarrassed when he invited people over; some of these people followed me online and would give me this confused look when they saw my page. They were confused as to how my living condition differed entirely from the beautiful life I lived “on the gram”. Back then, I only saved up money to invest in my travels, so having a home wasn’t much of a priority. I knew what I was working towards, but others could have easily interpreted my journey as me being an imposter... 

Looking back on some of the most difficult moments of my life, I wouldn’t trade them for a speedy route to success. I learned to own my truth and to release the expectations others had for my life. I could either become imprisoned by the way others viewed me or I could recognize that I was on a journey that takes years and a significant amount of sacrifice to build. If you trust the trajectory of where you’re headed you’ll quickly learn to embrace the present. 

One of the worst things we can do to ourselves is alter our truths to put on a show for people who don’t even care, so learn to really revel in the tough phases of life. Your story could one day provide a much needed perspective for others… and nothing lasts forever.

I learned to own my truth and to release the

EXPECTATIONS

others had for my life.

I LOOK INSIDE MY HOME…