Soul Searching

Self-empowered women are exactly what a girl like me needs in her life, and thankfully I'm surrounded by them. The two people I feel like I'm luckiest to have in my life are my beautiful stage mommas from Youth Performance Company, Jacie and Sherilyn. No matter what life throws at me, these two ladies always have wise words of advice. 

Sulia, Jacie and I at the Iveys

Sulia, Sher, and I at the Iveys 

On Thursday, I got the privilege of going out to breakfast with Jacie and Sher. Right off I got two big hugs (one of the best things about being a part of the YPC family is the hugs), and even though I hadn't seen them for a few months, I felt right back at home. Then we went down to Cupcake for breakfast and life chats. 

They had some wonderful advice about college and this upcoming year, involving a lot of soul searching and obviously more time with them. No matter what the conversation, there is always a request to audition for every show, which always makes me happy. Mostly their advice is really to embrace the unknown, because I shouldn't force myself into doing something that doesn't make me happy. Keeping the arts in my life will always be important for my happiness and sanity. 

Honestly, these women inspire me to be a better person because they are just so awesome. They devote their lives to this company where kids' lives really can change, and take in each new performer as one of their own kids. Every kid that walks into YPC has something to say, and they listen. It truly amazes me. 

I aspire to be as passionate and compassionate as Jacie and Sher someday. These women have believed in my future from the moment they met me, and that faith has gotten me through the times where I have lost faith in myself. They mean the world to me, and I love them with all of my heart.

I'm know there are many more life lessons I can learn from these beautiful women, and my heart is ready and open to hear any advice they have to give me.