Fight For Your Fairytale

Purpose is defined as the reason something or someone was created. For many of us God leaves breadcrumbs across our lives pointing us this purpose. It could start like it did for Stacy in High School when she was called on to host radio shows at her school because of her expressive voice. That breadcrumb lead to another in college as she pursued her journalism degree. Her passion for media grew and began to take form. However it wasn’t until 2015 when she realized this was both her passion and her purpose.

“The first time I was paid to live host an event and they literally told me the criteria was to be myself, that was when I went ‘wow I can really get paid to do and be who I already am.’ I think that’s the defining moment I remember when I went this is what I want to do.”, Stacy said.

Fast forward to 2019, this TV host, actress and entrepreneur has worked in the U.S. and Australia for brands such as Mountain Dew, FOX, The Hollywood Reporter and The Oprah Winfrey Network as the host of OWN Tonight.

Although she looks back on that moment for encouragement Stacy says when pursing purpose there are still moments of doubt, fear and stress that can differ and distract from purpose. It’s something she says is not specific to her career or industry and said to overcome the up and down battle she simply looks for God’s hand in her life.

She said, “I get reassured in my purpose through friends, family and fans. I’m so grateful for the moments when God cares about you so much that he sends someone into my world to say something kind or nice to me. Moments when someone messages on social media or sends an encouraging word to you; those are very reassuring moments.”

Of course, in the journey of purpose fear and insecurity are two twin towers that pop up unexpectedly and can take an army to fight. For Stacy it takes strategy.

She told our team that some days it’s easier to completely ignore fear and ‘do it anyway.’

With the help of those on her side she’s able to push past the fear and complete the task.

“Sometimes it’s through prayer and telling God I’m not feeling this I’m not excited I’m nervous I’m scared and I need your encouragement.”, she added.

“Other times it’s knowing whatever happens you’re going to be fine and then even just talking through it. When you break it down, you’renot scared, you’re really in your own way and you need to understand what it is and where it came from.”, Stacy said.

She chalks her success up to not allowing things to be personal or defer, scare or distract you. Telling our team that perseverance and continuing to move forward were pivotal.

She said, “When it comes to my success; hard work, putting yourself out there and developing my talent to continue to be seen and heard. Also asking questions, being open and allowing the journey to unfold according to God’s will.”

As a way to inspire the dreamers, change makers, doers and trendsetters, Stacy founded Fight for your fairytale. At the time the statement was her personal testimony.

“I wanted to inspire both young and old to fight for the greatness that’s already in them and to understand that there’s no time limit on that. You’re not too old and it’s not too late; the fairytale can exist.”

She added that she wanted to be a part of a mindset shift. So many people get discouraged during the journey but Stacy brand is an encouragement to fight through.

“When you don’t have the plan, lean into the purpose. When you don’t have the blue print, lean into the greatness that’s already there.”, she said.

On days when situations may get to hard or you’re fearful about the next step, Stacy’s simple advice is to fight past the fear.

“The fairytale is the fight itself! All the crazy days, the days you’re not sure, the days you feel a little lonely, the days that you’re trying to figure it out, they are all a part of the fairytale and contribute to the day that you’re dreaming about. Without those days the dream is really irrelevant, without knowing what it took to get there.”

She added that there is a time when we fully come to trust in God and the pressure just doesn’t exist at the same magnitude or degree. In those moments you are fighting with faith.

“And fighting with faith means fighting with hope, trust, fearlessness and love. It means fighting and still being a human being; fighting with family in mind and fighting with your future in mind.”

On a daily basis I usuall ycarry:

• Sunglasses

• Gum; Orbitz brand is my go to

• My iPhone and headphones

• A lipstick or Chapstick; a confident lip just completes the look

• Comfy shoes; Cole Haans are my favs

• BONUS: A beverage. I was an ice caramel latte girl but I recently gave it up and I’m giving Runa energy drinks a try.