"I want to participate in this project because my life has been a journey of refining fire. For decades, I have been the "rock" for those I love—navigating the challenges of teenage motherhood, surviving cancer, and serving as a dedicated, ongoing caregiver for my parents and uncle. My strength isn`t just something I found once; it is something I choose every single day." -- Rebecca

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At 58, saying yes to the 40 Over 40 Project feels a little scary… and a little overdue. Life has a way of putting you in the background while you take care of everyone else, and one day you realize you haven’t really seen yourself in a long time. This is a chance to change that. To slow down, look at yourself with fresh eyes, and remember the woman who’s still right there. Not younger… not different… just real, strong, and worthy of being seen.

"I am here to show that you can come out of poverty, anxiety, abuse, and bitterness by knowing "If God brought you to it, He`ll bring you through it." -- Tamara

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You’re allowed to want to feel beautiful again.

You’re allowed to do something just for you.

You don’t need a milestone.

You don’t need permission from anyone else.

You just need to decide you matter too.

"I`m hoping to gain a new look at myself. After having 4 children my body has obviously changed drastically and though I absolutely love what it has been able to provide for our family, I`d like to see it as my own again too!" -- Alyssa

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She walked in saying, “I’m so awkward in photos.”

Within 10 minutes… she was laughing.
Within 30 minutes… she was glowing.
By the end… she didn’t want to leave.

This is what happens when you finally let yourself be seen.

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You’ve spent years showing up for everyone else… and somewhere along the way, you stopped showing up for yourself.

You don’t feel broken. You don’t feel lost. You just don’t feel like you anymore.

If that hits a little too close… you’re not alone. And you don’t have to stay there. ❤️

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Come back to yourself.

Not the version of you that’s been holding everything together… not the one who shows up for everyone else first… but the woman underneath all of that. The one who’s been a little quiet lately. The one you catch glimpses of and think, “I miss her.”

Somewhere along the way, you got busy. Life filled up. You learned how to keep going, how to be strong, how to take care of everyone else. And without even realizing it, you started to fade into the background of your own life.

This is where that shifts.

This is where you stop hiding… from the camera, from your reflection, from the parts of you that still want to feel something again. Not for anyone else… for you.

To see her again… fully, honestly, without filters or expectations.

And maybe for the first time in a long time… recognize her… and think, there you are.

If something in you is whispering yes… you don’t have to have it all figured out. You don’t have to feel ready. You just have to be willing to take the first step. I’ll guide you through the rest… gently, at your pace, with nothing expected of you except to show up as you are.

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Tell all your friends. Grab a table. Let`s make this Goddess Gala send-off one we`ll talk about for years!

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There`s ONE general admission ticket left! Run... grab it now!

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We have reserved tables available for groups of 4, 6 and 8 both on the main and upper levels. Stay tuned for all the entertainment we have lined up for you in a few weeks!

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Are you ready for the RED revolution?

Red has a way of stopping people in their tracks. It’s bold, it’s confident, and it doesn’t ask for permission to be seen. And for a lot of women, that can feel uncomfortable. We’ve been taught to soften ourselves, to blend in, to not be “too much.” Red challenges that. It asks you to take up space, to be noticed, to own your presence in a way that feels unapologetic.

That’s why so many women hesitate when they’re asked to wear it. Because red isn’t just a color… it’s a decision. It’s choosing to be seen. It’s choosing to step out of the background and into a version of yourself that feels stronger, louder, and more certain. And that can feel scary… until you realize how powerful it actually is.

The RED Project is where those stories come to life. Women stepping forward, rising into who they are, embracing every part of their journey, and defining themselves on their own terms. Every session, every story, is a reminder that power was never something you had to earn… it was already yours.

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The RED Project is in full swing and it is everything we hoped for and more. So much laughter, so much confidence, and women walking out feeling powerful, seen, and completely unstoppable.

"I hope this experience allows me to let go of old narratives and replace them with ones rooted in authenticity and self-trust. More than just photographs, I’m hoping to walk away with a renewed connection to myself and tangible reminders that I am worthy of being seen, celebrated, and remembered in this chapter of my life." -- Brenda

To every woman who has ever questioned her worth or carried stories that were never hers to begin with… this is your invitation to let them go and choose something new. You get to stand in your truth, trust yourself again, and see who you really are without the weight of expectations. And when you do, something shifts… in how you carry yourself, how you see your reflection, how you allow yourself to be seen. This chapter of your life deserves to be celebrated and remembered.

HMUA: @shanni.701

DM me for more information about the RED Project!

“I Don’t Feel Like Myself Anymore”

There’s a moment a lot of women hit… where they look in the mirror and don’t quite recognize the woman staring back. Life happened. Bodies changed. Priorities shifted. And somewhere along the way… she got lost in all of it. If you’ve been feeling that way lately, you’re not alone. And you’re not stuck there either.