Horrayyy for today! I hope your Thursday is going so well, and thank you so much for stopping by! Today I am sharing my experience partnering with Famous Footwear for their #stepforwardmovement , a campaign encouraging women to step forward out of their comfort zone, celebrate accomplishments and inspire others along the way.

^^ When I first heard of the Step Forward Movement I knew it was something I was excited to be a part of! Stepping forward means taking steps to be the best you can be everyday. It’s not about being perfect or having it all together, but about stepping out of your comfort zone and taking risks that will allow you to become who you never thought you could be.

^^ Seven month ago if you had asked me if I would have ever had the courage to start a blog I would have laughed and said “NO WAY!”. Truly it all started with the support and encouragement I got from my husband. He purchased a camera for me to start using for pictures. Sometimes it just takes one person to believe you can achieve a dream you feel might be a little too big. The key is taking a step toward your goal and never looking back.

^^ The hardest part to starting this blog was my first post. I had no idea how anyone would react, what judgment or criticism I would receive, or if people would be super encouraging. At some point though, I had to abandon all my pride and fears and just lay it all out there. Stepping forward is not about staying in your comfort zone its about taking a challenging and rewarding step OUT of that comfort zone.

^^ So today I want to just encourage you to set high goals for yourself. Be willing to raise the bar for yourself and not settle on the standard that others have set. I encourage you to have peace when taking a step forward doesn’t always go as planed, knowing the future isn’t in our hands. We just have to be strong and have courage as we #stepforward into new things!

PS… Just a fun side note, when I saw the list of shoes to choose from there were booties, the new Adidas, and really great sandals. However, I already own these shoes in gray and they are SOOOOOO amazing that I had to get a second pair. I mean they are literally the best shoes ever. Just so you know =)

Thank you Famous Footwear for this post.

Thank you Minoo Bassery for these pictures

xoxoxo

Mary Margaret