Authenblissity is the joy you feel when you're being true to yourself.

My name is Lesley, and I’m so glad you’re here.

In 2018, I embarked on a path to return to my authentic self. I left my full-time job and all the comforts associated with it, to see what kind of life I could design for myself. Prior to taking the leap, I had spent the better part of two decades chasing what I thought I wanted. More money, more material things, more lavish experiences. I lost my way and eventually started losing my sense of self. My approach became confused, I became numb to my inner compass, I craved things I did not truly want, and I felt trapped in feelings of anger and self-loathing.

Leaving full-time work was the best gift I could have given myself, and all my newfound time and space gave me an opportunity to reconnect with myself. Alternating between sessions of deep self-reflection and conversations with loved ones, I found that I was appreciating the simple joys of life — chatting with my sweetheart, playing with our furbabies, going for long walks, and having heart-to-hearts with dear friends. I was amazed that I could find so much fulfillment without spending any money. I realized that the ultimate goal was never to earn a certain amount of money, buy that thing, or go to that exotic place.

The ultimate goal is to find what makes us happy. Truly happy.

But how do we get there? We start by looking deep within ourselves. Past the stuff money can buy. Past the pressures of social media. Past societal and cultural norms. Past our own inner critics. And there we’ll find our inner compass, waiting to guide us.

By focusing inward and practicing self-reflection, we become more aware, compassionate, and curious — toward ourselves and the people around us. This website is all about the journey to find and become our most authentic and blissful selves. You can click here to learn more about me and what you will find on this website.

Here’s to living a life of authenblissity. To designing our own journeys. To trusting our intuition. To believing in ourselves. It won’t be perfect, and it might get messy, but let's each find our own unique path, together.