Notes from Charity
My (mostly) weekly newsletter where I share the workouts I’m doing, creative sparks that keep me inspired, and early access to new adventures.
The Fantasy Gown Course is here! ✨ (Black Friday Special)
Hey Reader, I’ve been so excited to share this with you — my Fantasy Gown Course is officially live! If you’ve ever wanted to make your own corset-based gown like the Ocean Dress or any of my other dreamy looks… this is the deep-dive I’ve never done before. My tutorials are usually short and simple, but this course has over 3 hours of step-by-step lessons so you can follow along with confidence. Since it’s Black Friday weekend, you can grab the course for $47 before it goes back to $97. This...
Embracing the Messy Middle
Hey Reader, This week has been a full one! Our family took on a muddy obstacle course race, I filmed and edited for hours, and somewhere between all the movement and the deadlines, I felt that familiar mix of exhaustion and gratitude that comes with doing what you love. It’s easy to look at the finished videos or photos and think it all comes together effortlessly. But the truth is, progress usually happens in the middle of the mess, in the sweaty, unpolished moments that no one sees. That’s...
Last call: Assassin's Ascent starts Monday
Reader! I’m so excited! Assassin’s Ascent starts Monday and it’s going to be killer. If you haven’t joined yet, this is your last chance before the doors close. You’ll be joining hundreds of other adventurers in this epic challenge. 👉 Join the challenge here — we start Monday! All week I’ve been filming the workouts and finishing the story arcs that tie each mission together. Think stealth, strength, and that “I can’t believe I just did that” energy. Between the glowing red lights and the...
My Greece reflection & photo dump
The adventure began in Chalkidiki at the Anasa Mermaid Experience, where I hosted a hands-on crafting workshop, led underwater photo sessions, and shared a few of my handmade fantasy dresses for attendees to wear during their own photo shoots. After the event, André and I went island-hopping! We started with the striking white cliffs of Santorini, continuing to the serene beaches of Milos, and ending with a few unforgettable days exploring the ancient temples of Athens.And of course… I ate my...
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Hello from Greece Reader! I’m here for the Anasa Mermaid Experience with Thessa Mermaid School, and it feels like stepping into a fairytale. I had the opportunity to teach alongside Brandee (@verobeachmermaid), and our weekend is packed: crafting workshops, underwater modeling, epic photo shoots, and even a poolside fantasy ball. Of course, traveling somewhere new and meeting new people can feel a little nerve-wracking. But every time I push through those butterflies, I’m reminded and amazed...
The magic of having a squad 🐉 ✨
Hey Reader, I just got back from the Dragon Gauntlet and OMG it was so much fun! Rain and Revelry went all out with a Fourth Wing–inspired obstacle course, trivia, scavenger hunt, and then topped it all off with a dragon-themed ball. It was pure magic. The coolest part for me was doing it with my Whimsy Forge crew. We had such a blast! About 30 of us showed up, and since we’d all been training together online in my Dragon Rider Training program for weeks beforehand, prepping for this event....
Step into an Ocean Fantasy
Hey Reader, I’m so excited that I can finally share this with you! I just finished my brand-new Ocean Dress design! This design means the world to me as it’s the very first fantasy gown I ever created, and it completely changed my life! But here’s the best part: this isn’t just about me. I crafted this piece for a super special project, and soon I’ll be opening the doors so you can see exactly how it came to life and even learn how to make your own version! That's right, I will teach you how...
Dragon Rider prep (and City’s warrior princess look 💙)
Hey Reader, I’m in full-on Dragon Gauntlet prep mode right now. Next week is my very first one (!!) and I’ve been training with my Dragon Rider Squad inside Whimsy Forge for the last 14 weeks. I can’t believe it’s here. Here’s my finished dragon gown for the fantasy ball after the Gauntlet — what do you think? I made this look inspired by Sgaeyl from Fourth Wing This was my first time working with tulle and omgggg it was tricky lol The best part? I got to sneak in a few photos with my...
We brought fantasy to the runway ✨🧚
Hey Reader, This past weekend was pretty unforgettable. I spent it with Whimsy Forge members as we debuted a fantasy runway show collection we’ve been creating together. It was such a blast to see the pieces come alive under the lights. But the runway was just part of it — we also squeezed in a private ninja training at an elite gym, stayed in a beautiful Airbnb, and even took a private aerial class. It was one of those weekends packed with adventure, creating, and bonding with other...
My (mostly) weekly newsletter where I share the workouts I’m doing, creative sparks that keep me inspired, and early access to new adventures.