Hello, my name is Erin!

During my college graduation ceremony the speaker quoted Helen Keller with what has become my favorite quote: “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.”

I know it sounds silly but at that moment it hit me: Life was meant to be a crazy, wonderful, up-and-down adventure.

After that day I knew I wanted to live a more active, creative and exciting life.

Now I truly believe that we are all responsible for our own happiness. Now I realize that compassion, mindfulness and simplicity are the values that are most important to me. Now I have the opportunity to shine.

So while I do not strive for perfection, I strive for improvement and adventure!

My Mission: This blog isn’t about being perfect, it’s meant to be a space where I openly share my struggles and triumphs while living a healthy, mindful and compassionate life. This blog is meant to inspire and motivate others to take every day as a wonderful chance to try new things and embrace the positive changes within themselves.

Because I believe it is truly, never too late to change!

Oh, and if you want to say hello email me at ecmadore{at}gmail{.}com, connect with me on Twitter @IamCre8tiveSoul and Facebook – I’m so excited to meet you!

The Path to Here

After leaving a career as an Assistant Pastry Chef and graduating from college with a degree in Communication Studies I found myself drowning in Corporate America, feeling miserable and lost. After another day pulling my hair out at work and crying in the bathroom I realized: there had to be more to life than this emptiness. I needed creativity, excitement, adventure, color and passion.

So I started this blog, began practicing yoga, decided to train for a triathlon, embraced a vegetarian/vegan lifestyle and began living a more mindful life.

Quickly I started feeling more alive, more connected and full of joy. And slowly it dawned on me :: This was my passion, my life and I wanted to shout it from the rooftops!

To empower people to live authentically and courageously

To help people let go of fear and embrace new adventures

To encourage people to choose compassion and mindfulness

To ease distress and create a community of love and support

To create space where people can let go of preconceived notions

To motivate people who want to make changes, to thrive, to be happier

Through my own experiences and knowledge I want to empower you to ::

Fuel Your Body

Nourish Your Soul

Free Your Spirit

 

Tidbits of My Life

I was born in Fall River to two amazing people and grew up in Brockton, MA

In 2005 I received my Associates Degree in Pastry Arts from Johnson & Wales University

Then in 2009 I graduated from Bryant University with a Bachelor’s in Communication Studies

I have held more jobs than I can count (seriously) and currently work in HR while helping manage BodiMojo – a site with a mission to inspire and empower teen girls.

My first novel will be published this winter – check out Erin Madore.com for more info!!

I live with my wonderful boyfriend, Josh, and this December we’ll celebrate our 5 year anniversary

In my spare time I love to write, practice yoga, go running, read, make earrings and travel.

To read more about me and my life click over to My Life Up to Now and New Here?