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BM is joined by her business bestie, Cristel Smith Aguero (she/her), for a deep dive into how reading A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas has shifted their perspective on settling in life as creatives. They explore how the book served as a gateway to new possibilities, inspiring them to raise their standards + embrace their sense of power. Join them as they discuss the impact of the romantasy genre, the importance of reclaiming one's independence, + their hot recommendations to add to your TBR list.
Dive in for an honest + hopefully inspiring conversation to get you motivated to pursue your creative dreams.
covering:
- ACOTAR is a gateway drug
- how it has impacted our creative processes
- the romantasy genre
- exploring stories where women embrace their power
- raising your standards
- it’s the fictional man for me
- being creative for creativity’s sake as a creative
- reclaiming your power + finding the strength in yourself
- our recommendations to add to the top of your TBR list
cristel smith agüero (she/her):
creative entreprenuer → intuitive brand designer + mindful business mentor
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