{THE WHOLE WOMAN BLOGSHOP} PATRICE PARRISH IS PURSUING HER PASSION

Have you ever known someone for a long time and you find out something awesome about them that you never knew? That's exactly what happened to me with today's guest. Patrice and I are high school classmates and I never knew all this time how great of a make up artist she was until I saw her work on Facebook. When she shared the fan page for her business (Beautiful Just Because) and I saw how she stepped out to pursue her passion, I had to share her story.

There's something about stepping out and doing what you love that creates a sense of fulfillment. I like, especially, that it adds to wholeness and contributes to an overall productive, happy, and joyful life.

Patrice Parrish, MUA

When did you decide to go for it, step out, and pursue your passion?
This may sound cheesy but I was watching Oprah and I heard her say something like "when you're doing what you love to do (your passion) it won't even feel like you're working because you love what you do..

Did you have any fears about stepping out? If so, what helped you to overcome them?
Yes I do have some fears: one is that people won't except my art- I literally asked God to help me face all my fears. I started thinking postive. I told myself that I was doing something right because the same people that I thought won't except my art was... It helped me tremendously.

What do you love about what you do?
I love enhancing one's beauty. I love the pleased looks and compliments after I've worked with a client.

I like the name of your business, Beautiful Just Because. How did you come up with it?
The name of my business was inspired by my son. I took his initials from his name and came up with a the slogan which also speaks to all women. You're beautiful in every way... Just because

Did you have support from friends, family, etc... when you decided to step out and pursue your passion? If so, how did it help?
Yes, I have tremendous support system!! My mother, my sisters, etc. They are another reason why I stepped out and started to pursue my passion. They have showed me compassion and love. They give me honest opinions whenever I called upon them.

How would you encourage someone to step out and pursue their passion?
I would definitely encourage anybody to pursue their passion by just keeping the faith in God and themselves. The best set back can be yourself..

BJB- BEAUTIFUL JUST BECAUSE

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WHOLE WOMAN WORKSHEET

Are you ready to pursue your passion? This worksheet will help get you started.

1. Have you had your "moment"? Has someone or something inspired you to step out and pursue your passion?
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2. Is there anything stopping you from stepping out (i.e. fear)?
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3. What do you love about the thing you're passionate about?
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4. What is your vision for the thing you're passionate about (i.e. making it a business)
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5. What kind of support system do you have?
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*BONUS: Place your passion in God's hands.Trust that He will guide you every step of the way. If it gets scary and you start to feel fear, speak 2 Timothy 1:7 and keep on going. Give it to Him, step out, and He will be there with you as you pursue your passion.