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My name is Ratanya and I'm based in Chicago! I am currently studying strategic communications at Arkansas State University’s online program. Through starting this lifestyle blog I discovered my love for marketing, social media, blogging, and design. So, I decided to pursue communications as I feel that a strong voice/brand is the most important thing when it comes to running a successful business. Welcome to my site!

 


I’m a 27 year old fun loving multi-passionate gal living in Chicago with my husband and 11 year old yorkie. You can find me blogging about Chicago life and how to go for your dreams.

 
 
 
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#nofilter Tomorrow I start a 12 week health and fitness challenge by @froyotofitness. I’ve tried whole 30 and the Keto diet. They are good to a certain extent but they suck. Elimination dieting is no fun, instead I’m going to be health conscious. Which means I’m still going to eat ice cream, just in moderation baby! I’m ready to start incorporating fitness back into my routine. Anyone else tired of the diet culture? I’m just trying to be good to my body. . . . . #ftf12weekchallenge #froyotofitness #healthyishblogger #ftfmovement #ftfeats #ftfchicago #ftfmacros #fallfitness #icecreamismydiet #mondayreset
No one ever tells you how hard it is to actually follow your passion or how difficult it is to find your purpose. But what is helping me is telling my story. Yeah it continues to evolve and I cry every time I tell it but I think it’s helping me slowly figure things out. So Keep telling your story and taking pics in bathrooms.lol . . . . #tellyourstory #smallbusinesstips #entrepreneur #chicagoblogger #purposeseekers #dailyinspiration #bathroompics #seo #digitalmediaagency #digitalmedia #digitalmarketing
As someone Who is on @linkedin multiple times a day. I thought I knew a lot about LinkedIn, but last Thursday I learned something new. Don’t sleep on LinkedIn, I’ve been able to find many of my professional jobs from there. Would anyone be interested in a blog post or video about how to utilize LinkedIn to find a job? . . . . #cliquish #linkedinchi #NetworkInCHI #chicagoinfluencer #chicagoentrepreneur #chicagowomeninbusiness #blackwomeninbusinessrock #blackwomenentrepreneurs #chicagofreelancer #chicagolifestyleblogger
Happy fourth! ✨ My mom and brother flew out to Chicago to visit us. So we decided to go to Chinatown for delicious Chinese food and I couldn’t leave without getting a matcha latte 🍵. . . . . #fourthofjuly #chinatownchicago #chinatown #chitown #familymeals #foodie #matchatealatte #matchatealover #stripedshirt #thickthighnation #summertimechicago #tbaarchinatown #tbaar
I took time out of my busy day to take these basic photos and edit them with a click of a button, because I have presents I found for free because I’m cheap. But the treats I devoured were far from basic. That matcha 🍵 smoothie was so satisfying. . . . . #isthisamidlifecrisis #chicagogirl #touslesjours #wickerparkchicago #willimakeit #chicagobloggers #ijustwanttomakemoneyandbehappy #bubblynoel #hireme #freelancer #digitalmarketing #chicagoartist
Manifesting your dream or speaking it into existence is easier said then done, right! But I’m one of those people who believe that anything is possible with God! And putting in the work. I also believe anything is possible if you truly believe in yourself. So go out there and believe in yourself and do what you’ve always been wanting to do! Your life is yours. . . . . #believe #believeinyourself #manifestyourdreams #hatersgonnahate #liveyourbestlife #weonlygetonebodytolove #weonlygetonelife #chicagofreelancer #chicagobusiness #chicagoentrepreneur #justdoit
Happy Mother’s Day my Mom! Getting older is great because now I understand all the things you’ve done and sacrificed for me. From always having hot breakfast made for my brother and I to always going along with every idea or dream I have, mom you’re my hero and I celebrate you everyday! #mothersday #ilovemom
Me in my dog mom get up! Life is crazy and here I am living proof that it doesn’t has to be linear. I am constantly moving, learning, growing, and doing. If you ever feel like you are stagnant and not growing, never wait for someone to tell you, you can do something, just go for it! . . . . #justgoforit #dontletyourdreamsbedreams #justdoit #reachforbetter #chicagolife #chicagobloggernetwork #dogbag #yorkiemom #itsmylife❤️
I’m so excited to be finally be done with my first session of grad school. If ya didn’t know on top of working full time, I’m studying for my Masters in Strategic Communications! I’m so happy to see where this new degree will take me. .✨ . . . #wishingforwarmerdays #californiaweather #chicagosummer #chisummer #summertimechi #chicagolifestyleblogger #chicagoblogsocoety #marketingprofessional #socialmediamarketing #publicrelations #arkansasstateuniversity #mastersinthemaking
No caption, it’s just me.. . . . . . #nocaption #chicagodweller #marriedlife #newlywedlife #3in1nails #chicagoblogsociety #waitingonsummer #summertimechi
Just casually hanging waiting for summer time in Chicago. . . #summertime #summertimechi #summertimechicago #airfitchicago #aerialyoga #aerialinversions #chicagoblogger #chicagolifestyleblogger #chicagorivernorth #rivernorthchicago #
It’s the end of my first week of my new job! I truly can’t believe how far I made it since December! I left my old job for greener pastures and boy is it green! I’m actually in a position where I matter and am trusted. I definitely had lost all hope in working a traditional job but am glad I kept searching. Here’s to hoping I finally found a place I’ll stay for awhile! #toxicjobssuck #chicagolife #newjobwhodis #rivernorthchicago #happyhours #officeparties #newcoworkers #portraitmode #nofilter #techcompany