KINDREDS SERIES: The MOTHER LODE of Postpartum Tips (from my tribe of mom friends!)
KINDREDS SERIES: The MOTHER LODE of Postpartum Tips (from my tribe of mom friends!)

I’m bringing you a TREASURE TROVE of tried-and-true advice from my tribe of mom friends on how to have a more positive postpartum!

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Kindreds SeriesSamantha RayMotherhood, New Mother, New Motherhood, Postpartum, Postpartum Tips, Postpartum Support, Postpartum Baby, Postpartum in America, How to have a good Postpartum, The Ultimate Postpartum Advice, Realistic Postpartum Advice, The 4th Trimester, What is the 4th Trimester, Postpartum AdviceComment
6 Months Social Media Free! Update
6 Months Social Media Free! Update

What happens when you decide to take a whole year off of social media? It’s been six months for me, and I have a lot of thoughts!

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Lifestyle, Samantha's PicksSamantha RaySocial Media Free, Social Media Break, Social Media Addiction, Social Media, Quit Social Media, Benefits of No Social Media, Get Off Social Media, A Year Off Social Media, How To Take A Social Media Break, The Psychology of Social Media, American Culture and Social Media Comments
I've Never Felt More Beautiful
I've Never Felt More Beautiful

What happens when you take away the shoulds and the constant looking in on others’ lives, and start listening to yourself again? I’ll tell you - it’s freedom, and seeing just how beautiful you and your life really are.

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Faith, BeautySamantha RayRaleigh Writer, Modern American Writers, Modern Prose, North Carolina, North Carolina Writer, Woman Writers, Body Image, Healthy Body Image, Healthy Relationships, Mental Health during Coronavirus, Pregnancy Writing, Body Image during Pregnancy, Raleigh Blogger, Raleigh Lifestyle, Raleigh Lifestyle Blogger, Freewriting, Freewrite, Stream of consciousness Comments
Creative Directing with The Root Collective
Creative Directing with The Root Collective
Business, LifestyleSamantha RayCreative Direction, Creative Directing, Creative Direction for Photoshoots, Creative Directing for Photoshoots, What is Creative Direction, Photoshoot Visionary, The Root Collective, The Root Collective Creative Director, Ethically Made Shoes, Ethically Made Goods, Ethical Fashion, Ethical Style, Ethically Made, Fair Trade, Ethical Shoes, Fair Trade Shoes, Made in Guatemala, Woman CEO, Artisan Made, Women-led Business, Woman-led Business, Women-Owned Business, Woman-Owned Business, Creativity, Create, Creative ExpressionComment
My Postpartum Experience (+ a giveaway!)
My Postpartum Experience (+ a giveaway!)

Postpartum was one of the hardest challenges for me, so I wanted to honor that by looking back, writing through my experience, and making some notes to self for this next go-round.

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My Non-Toxic Skincare Routine + Some Thoughts on Aging
My Non-Toxic Skincare Routine + Some Thoughts on Aging
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