Emily Beatmann
Emily is a Louisiana native born in Shreveport, Louisiana. She went to UL Lafayette and earned a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations in 2012. It was here that she fell in love with her husband, Jude, and the city of Lafayette. On the weekends, you will find Emily at a festival, the farmer’s market, enjoying a Mardi Gras parade, or eating at one of the many delicious restaurants in Acadiana. Emily and Jude have two children named Mia (9), Patrick (4.), and Violet (4 months.) She is a Marketing Director by day and mom by night! Emily has a passion for reading, Harry Potter, theatre, coffee, wine, spreading financial literacy, her friends, and family.
Your Weight is the Most Uninteresting Thing about You
“You have been criticizing yourself for years and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.” — Louise Hay
As we enter bathing suit season, I encourage you to look in...
We Can Do Hard Things Podcast Obsession
“When a woman finally learns that pleasing the world is impossible, she becomes free to learn how to please herself.” ― Glennon Doyle, Untamed
I LOVE Glennon Doyle, the author of Untamed. I read this book and...
I Don’t Know About You, I’m Feeling 32!
This month, I will turn 33. That sentence alone is very strange to type! I can’t help but see the major differences from my twenties into my thirties. They really are two completely different...
Covid: It’s Coming from Inside the House
After two years in a pandemic, it finally happened. I got Covid.
My family has been extremely cautious because we have two small children. We are avid mask wearers, frequently washing hands, we pay attention...
Find Your Inner Marie Kondo in 2022!
“From the moment you start tidying, you will be compelled to reset your life. As a result, your life will start to change. That’s why the task of putting your house in order should...
New Year, New Financial You!
“It’s not how much money you make, but how much money you keep, how hard it works for you, and how many generations you keep it for.” – Robert Kiyosaki
Finding financial freedom is a...
Encanto: A Movie for Adults that Kids Like
Have you also had Encanto on a loop since the movie premiered on Disney+?
As a big musical theatre nerd and fan of Lin-Manuel Miranda, I was super pumped after watching Encanto. I came out...
Chicot State Park, the Perfect Weekend Getaway!
“In this media-drenched, multitasking, always-on age, many of us have forgotten how to unplug and immerse ourselves completely in the moment. We have forgotten how to slow down. Not surprisingly, this fast-forward culture is...
How to NOT Turn into a Grinch this Christmas
“4:00, wallow in self-pity. 4:30, stare into the abyss. 5:00, solve world hunger, tell no one. 5:30, jazzercize; 6:30, dinner with me. I can’t cancel that again. 7:00, wrestle with my self-loathing. I’m booked....
The Mental Load of the Holidays
I genuinely love the holidays and the quality time with family and friends. It is a magical time of year. I love the decorations, the glitter, the baked goods, and the activities with my...