August Reflections

Hey Babes!

August is a strange month. The summer weather is at its peak, saturating everything in a languid heat, and more emails than usual are met with "Out of Office" replies. Parents are juggling work and kids who, by this point, have been away from school longer than most want, if we’re being honest. It’s not quite time to write off the whole year, but for some of us, Christmas already feels like it’s approaching with a sense of impending doom.

For me, August felt like a month caught in a peculiar rhythm. The days seemed to slow down, but somehow I was just as busy, maybe even more so. Running a restaurant without outdoor seating in the height of summer means business slows to a crawl until the sun begins to set. This shift in trade happens every year, but it never gets any easier to accept. On top of that, the childcare arrangements I usually rely on fell through, so I found myself transitioning into the role of a full-time parent, squeezing in work between the hours of 7 p.m. and 3 a.m. Add a nightly TikTok live session at 9 p.m. to the mix, and my schedule became a blur of late nights and early mornings, leaving me feeling unproductive despite being constantly busy.

But here’s the thing — as I started to prepare my August Recap for Instagram, scrolling through the photos on my phone to put together a reel, I noticed something surprising. Instead of the usual step-and-repeat photos or carefully arranged shots of canapés, most of my pictures were of my babies’ smiling faces. Amid the feelings of stagnation, brought on in part by a surge of hormones and my relentless ambition, I almost missed these moments. The truth is, my greatest gifts this month weren’t financial or professional; they were the spontaneous, unplanned moments I got to share with my daughters.

I’m grateful for the time I’ve spent with my girls this August, even if it wasn’t part of the original plan. I’ve always believed that everything happens for a reason, and while that might sound cliché, time really does fly. These unexpected days with my daughters have been a reminder of that. So, as we move into September, I’m setting my sights on what’s ahead, but I’m also making a promise to myself to keep nurturing the bond with my girls while chasing the dreams that, I hope, will one day inspire them.

I encourage you to take a moment and reflect on the past month, too. Maybe you’ll find you’ve missed some gems amidst the chaos. There’s a delicate balance between looking ahead and staying present that I haven’t quite mastered yet, but we’re all works in progress, aren’t we?

Here’s to September! I hope it brings new opportunities and joy to you all. And if you’re free on the 28th, I’d love to see you at my MasterClass.

April x