Posts By: baileyheard

Being Heard

A picture of the bracelets on the Bailey's hand

“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” – Anais Nin  Hi Ya! Have you ever been afraid to fully be yourself and show the world who you really are? I sure have. I can remember two years ago, on… Read more »

Begin with the End

A view of the bailey holding the book A gray faith by Andrew B Heard

Hi There! A couple of weeks ago, I was listening to an impactful book called, The One Thing, by Gary Keller. In the book, Keller talks about polling people who were at the end of their lives and asking them what a life worth living meant to them. Practically everyone said, “Live your life to… Read more »

Little Interruptions

Bailey holding her pet dog and meditating

Hi There! I’m curious. Have you ever made a decision to stick to a plan and then a few days into implementing your action steps for the plan, something interrupts and distracts you from it? This happens to me all the time and while I find it extremely frustrating, I’m shifting how I react to… Read more »

Loving Those Who’ve Lost

A view of the bailey and her friends sitting at the lake

Hi There! I just got back from an incredible weekend in Cuero, TX. I can remember just a short year ago driving into Cuero and feeling overwhelmed by the loss of my husband, Andrew. Everything about Cuero reminded me of him. I remember having a breakdown walking through Andrew’s parent’s house, where we lived and… Read more »

Then There Were Three

A picture of Ellie Hugging her dog Killer

(If you can’t tell she’s pretty stinkin happy) (Ellie loves her new cuddle buddy) Hello There! We’ve had some thrilling things going on in the Heard household over the last week. First off, you can end the petition for Ellie to get a dog, because surprise to both you and me, my parents bought her… Read more »

I Forgive Me

An old picture of the bailey with her husband Andrew B. Heard

 (Me and my lil bro in San Diego 2014) Hi Friends! Have you ever gotten stuck replaying poor choices you’ve made over and over in your head? You can’t seem to shake the images or your own interpretations of what happened. The things you’re telling yourself about those choices borders on verbal self-abuse. You’re so… Read more »

I Still Get Jealous

A black and white picture of bailey holding Ellie on her shoulder

Hi There! I have a confession: I still get jealous. Especially lately, the green monster of jealousy has been rearing its ugly head. First, let me back this train up before I dive in. Seven years ago I was the pioneer for my friends in regards to marriage. I lead the way, learned a lot… Read more »

One Step At A Time

An old family picture of Bailey and her family sitting on the rock

Hi Friends! Have you ever felt so overwhelmed with all the projects you wanted to complete that you didn’t know where or how to get started? I asked my friend this question the other day and she said, “Welcome to being an entrepreneur.” It’s so true. As an entrepreneur you are a one-man show (until… Read more »

Finding Your Best Mentor

Bailey posing for a picture with her mentor

Hi There,   I’m back from paradise! Read lots of books, spent time with family, and enjoyed some rest and relaxation. I hope you all enjoyed the holidays, too, and were able to spend some quality time with your loved ones. I thrive off of fresh beginnings, so it’s no wonder I’m feeling excited by… Read more »