Being able to create for organizations and businesses I care about has enabled me to tap into a part of myself I never had the confidence and courage to explore before. Whether it was because people told me what my limitations were, that I wasn’t smart, creative, talented, experienced enough to do something beyond what they pigeonholed me into and then being silly enough to listen and believe them. I grew, but slowly. Now, here, with Dims, in this environment, unsupported I somehow have flipped the switch and persevered through the noise. I’ve reached a place of truly not caring what I look like (and sometimes quite literally) as long as I’m going after what I believe I can do. I know I can. And failing in so many ways I know is a part of the journey. Things that are meant for me will transpire in due time and I know that the most successful courageous and dopest people in life don’t ever hold themselves to “I should’ve done this by this age” or “I’m too old for that”. And so here I am in a garden in Oltepesi, right after sunrise, threw on a tshirt, didn’t even comb my hair and asked Dims to take a quick video. When he started to roll I spoke, unplanned but I wanted to see how it felt to share a bit of information about a place that has inspired me. You see, for years my friends have told me I should be hosting a show with all the traveling I do and I let the fear of how awkward I felt in front of the camera alone convince myself I shouldn’t and, even worse. couldn’t do it. So this morning I tried it, and it did feel awkward but so do most good things on the first couple of tries. So I think I’ll finally listen to my friend @kennywatson and take his advice given to me many moons ago. Watch this space for a short series on the places we go, the cultures and wildlife I’m learning about and little bits of information that I think is valuable to share with a wider audience. . . . . #courage #youtubechannel #kenya #tourism #ecotourism #Solongmaryann #dimsmedia #advebtures #education #friendsencouragefriends #lifeforce