Posts By: Bailey Heard

WELL

Bailey Heard and Ellie playing on beach water

I walked out of the doctor’s office with a huge smile on my face, waving goodbye to the staff who now all knew me by first name. Understandable, since I’d been in and out of their office for the past seven months. And not just my general practitioner’s office, but also the four other specialists’… Read more »

What If I’m Wrong?

A woman posing for a picture at the beach

Ever said this to yourself, “I’m afraid to make this commitment because I’m worried I’ll feel trapped, I won’t like it, I’ll be unhappy, and I’ll be wasting my time”? I’ll be the first to admit I’ve spent a lot of time camping out in this belief system. Specifically for me this comes up in… Read more »

And and Both

Ellie on a fishing trip with daddy Andrew Heard

Today is just like every other normal day. I’ll go to a meeting, pick my daughter up from camp, eat lunch, the usual. But four years ago today was anything but a normal day, because on that day I woke up to witness the end of a young man’s life. I sat close to him… Read more »

Greatest Transformation

Bailey Heard and Ellie in a snuggly beach photo

Hello! It’s scary putting yourself out there and trying something new, be it a new relationship, interviewing for a new job, you name it. Recently I started meeting with different companies for informational interviews, putting myself out there and letting them know I’m looking. I’m simultaneously nervous and excited. Putting together resumes, cover letters, and… Read more »

Adulting Part 2 – Back to Basics

Bailey and Ellie sitting on the sands of the beach

Hi There! Last week, I shared some of my personal challenges transitioning to adulthood. Pretty sure I could write an entire book on this topic, so I wanted to continue the conversation. The feedback I received on last week’s post was really positive and I think it’s an important area of life to shed some… Read more »

Adulting

Bailey Heard holding hand of her daughter Ellie on a beach

Ok, so I’m just gonna say it: Being an adult is hard work. At first I was embarrassed to admit this, because I honestly thought I was the only person struggling with the transition to adulthood. However, after a few recent conversations with friends also in their early 30’s, I realized it’s not just me…. Read more »

No One Succeeds Alone

Bailey Heard and Ellie spending time with friends on beach

Hi There! Recently I had a deep and meaningful conversation with a friend of mine. I opened up about how difficult this past year has been as a single mom building a business I’m passionate about while trying to rebuild my life after loss. Her response truly caught me off guard. She said she had… Read more »

Health Update

Bailey Heard with Ellie on a picnic vacation

Hi There! I’m writing to you with an extremely grateful heart because on Tuesday afternoon I found out my biopsy was benign (not cancer) and my CT scans were clear. I do, however, have acid reflux, which is a manageable condition. I can’t begin to tell you the surge of appreciation I felt after hearing… Read more »