Newsletter 011: September 2024
Hi, friends!
🌟 Welcome to September’s Newsletter! 🥳📝💻 This month is all about embracing who we are and celebrating personal milestones. I’m excited to announce a special Self-Love Photo Session giveaway, marking 4 years since I took a transformative step in my own self-love journey by buzzing off all my hair.
These Self-Love Photo Sessions were designed to capture you in the current chapter of life, and create irreplaceably documented moments for your future-self. Open to everyone, whether you’re local in Austin or willing to journey here, this opportunity is about more than just taking photos—it’s about capturing a moment in time that reflects your true self.
Having regularly captured self-portraits over the last 4 years, I’ve found that each photo serves as a portal back in time, preserving precious memories that might otherwise fade away. Cameras hold the magical ability to freeze time and allows us to through the eyes of a different perspective.
This giveaway isn’t just a photo session; it’s a celebration of self, a way to build confidence and embrace every part of your journey. Our initial Discovery Call will ensure we align on details to make your photo experience intentional.
If this Self-Love Photo Session Giveaway speaks to you, I encourage you to apply! Everyone is welcome to seize this chance to see themselves in a new light and from a different perspective.
📸 To enter for a chance to win, please click the link below and complete the application form. If you have any questions or concerns please let me know.
Thank you for being a part of this journey and the Wisch You Were Here community. Your continued support means the world to me and I appreciate you! 🤗❤️✨
📝 Questions or feedback? Please reach out by replying to this message or email me directly at hey@emilywisch.com✨
Cheers,
Emily
Self-Love Photo Session Giveaway — APPLY HERE
WHAT ARE SELF-LOVE PHOTO SESSIONS?
In the spirit of transformation and self-discovery, this September, I’m thrilled to offer a self-love photo session giveaway. This unique opportunity is designed to capture you as you are now, creating timeless memories for your future self to cherish. These sessions are open to everyone—whether you’re in Austin or ready to make the trip from elsewhere, we welcome you to join us in this empowering experience.
Over the past 4 years, since I first buzzed off all my hair in August of 2020 I’ve regularly captured self-portraits that have become treasures in my personal journey. Each photo is a portal back in time, a moment preserved that would otherwise fade away. Cameras have this magical ability to freeze time, to remind us of who we were and how far we’ve come.
This is why I believe so deeply in the power of self-love photo sessions. They are not just about taking pictures; they are about celebrating yourself, building confidence, and embracing every part of your journey. These sessions require a Discovery Call to ensure discuss all details, and ensuring that your photo experience reflects your true self.
If you feel called to participate, please apply! Everyone is encouraged to seize this chance to see themselves in a new light and from a new perspective. Remember, this experience is about more than just photographs—it’s about recognizing and celebrating your own unique story and growth.
To enter for a chance to win this transformative photo session, please click the link below and fill out the entry form. Let’s make some memories that your future self will thank you for! If you have any questions please let me know by replying to this newsletter email.
🥳❤️📸 Self-Love Photo Session Giveaway — APPLY HERE
St. Baldrick’s Foundation Fundraising Page — HELP THE CAUSE HERE
BOOK OF THE MONTH: “Humans of New York” by Brandon Stanton– I chose this book for September because
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER PLAYLIST // This month’s playlist we added 32 songs inspired by memories and experiences from previous September’s Please enjoy! 😎❤️🎶
TOP FAVORITE SONGS FOR SEPTEMBER 2024:
- “Every Little Thing I Say I Do” by Dayglow
- “Thank You” by Sly & The Family Stone
- “And She Was” by Talking Heads
- “Everyday People” by Sly & The Family Stone
- “Surprise Surprise” by Cilla Black
- “Whatcha See is Whatcha Get” by The Dramatics
- “Want Want” by Maggie Rogers
- “Nonsense” by Sabrina Carpenter
- “Edge of Midnight” by Miley Cyrus, Stevie Nicks
- “McKenzie” by Houndmouth
- “The Architect” by Kacey Musgraves
- “All That and More (Sailboat)” by Rainbow Kitten Suprise
- “Summer” by Skinshape
- “Catch a Falling Star” by Perry Como, Mitchel Ayres and His Orchestra & The Ray Charles Singers
- “cardigan” by Taylor Swift
- “Heart of Gold” by Neil Young
- “Island” by Miley Cyrus
- “Re-Education (Through Labor)” by Rise Against
- “Respect the Wind” by Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen
- “Silver Lining” by Kacey Musgraves
- “I Say A Little Prayer” by My Best Friends Wedding Cast
- “Sundown” by Nic D, Vwillz
- “The Hardest Part” by Olivia Dean, Leon Bridges
- “Whitehouse Road” by Tyler Childers
- “In My Life” by The Beatles
- “One Week” by Barenaked Ladies
- “Good Luck, Babe!” by Chappell Roan
- “No One” by Aly & AJ
- “Ultimate” by Lindsay Lohan
- “The Next Episode” by Dr. Dre, Snoop Dog
- “Oops!….I Did It Again” by Brittney Spears
- “Nothin’ on You” by Cody Johnson
QUOTE OF THE MONTH: “You may not be where you want to be, but at least you are not where you used to be.”
I chose this quote for September because it’s one that has gotten me through the year, in particular starting in August of 2023. My oldest sister, Erica, always has a great perspective on things when I talk to her about things I’m struggling with. She always sees the silver lining and is quick to remind me that even though I may not be exactly where I thought or hoped I would be, but that I’m also not where I used to be and that’s incredible!
WORD OF THE MONTH: Words are the foundation of human communication and expression. They allow us to convey our thoughts, feelings, ideas, and experiences to others, creating a bridge between our inner world and the external reality. Every word carries its own unique power and nuance, shaping the way we perceive and interact with the world. Having a “Word of the Month” has been me a source of inspiration, sparked creative thinking, and promoted my love for language. This month’s word is “audacious”.
Audacious: (adjective) showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks.
Example: Emily’s decision to buzz off all her hair was an audacious move that marked a bold step towards self-acceptance and breaking free from conventional beauty standards.
RECIPE OF THE MONTH: Stuffed Bell Peppers
This section of the newsletter is dedicated to my Mom, who loves cooking our favorite Cajun recipes that were passed down to her from her Mom, my MawMaw. This month though I’ll be sharing a fun after school treat my mom would made on our 1st Day of School. Each year me and my sisters would get home and the traditional chocolate brownies and lemonade was waiting for us. It was a fun tradition that started the school year off and I’m always reminded of it each August as schools start back in session for the year. Tbh, these were not homemade and we would typically use boxed brownie and lemonade. I hope you enjoy this one 🙂 from my kitchen to yours —
INGREDIENTS:
4-6 bell peppers, can be green, yellow, orange
1/2 to 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
16 oz stewed tomatoes
16 oz water
1 small onion, can be yellow, white, purple
1-2 celery stalks
12 oz can of corn
1 cup cookied rice
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Fry your meat with onion and celery with Tony Chachere’s seasoning, then drain.
- Add meat to cooked rice and corn, then let simmer for 20 minutes.
- During that time, cut off tops of bell peppers and deseed, then drop in pot of boiling water until they’re soft.
- Put bell peppers into pyrex dish with mixture, top with cheese, and bake for 5-10 minutes
WISCH’S WORDSEARCH:
September 2024
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