. . . m o n a r c h – I took a break from the everyday home life I’ve grown so accustomed to; dare I even say, love. it had been a while since I went on quest to create, capture and even dream. this felt so good. wow… so good.

This morning just felt different. And when you feel it, you roll with. Today, I ran.

My running led me here. To be clear, I made an appt first (😷 lol)! I’ve been following @monarch_thriftshop, @oneheart1soul & #BossBabe @mireyaeliza_ for some time; back when she was featured as one of the very first @weourstory story tellers. The soul behind the movements are powerful and unless you know, you can’t really “know” until you stop a listen to the stories.

Fast forward to today, I am ecstatically pleased to share I am now a very proud #ambassador for the Monarch Thrift Shop located in the heart of my old stopping grounds #LoganSquare. 🤩

Why? because not ONLY am I team green ♻️, I am even more a firm believer that up-cycling WITH a purpose does more than satisfy your conscious, it ministers…

Here’s the dilly: when you #ShopMonarch you’re helping break the cycle of #youth #homelessness, #reduce recidivism and #rebuild lives. yes! this is what @oneheart1soul is all about and since I’m about ALL of this, these movements have my support. And you can too!

✨Gotta deal for ya! ✨Use or enter code Monica20 at checkout to get 20% off Monarch’s already low prices! you can shop online or make an appointment for a in store visit (because COVID is a real thing) and #SUPPORTLOCAL… #SUPPORTWOMEN… and friends, let’s together support our 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗘! Follow their handles and go to their #LinkInBio for store deets.

Thank you One Heart One Soul & Monarch Thrift Shop for your contribution to the world. We see you. 🌎

oh & ps. I’ll be sporting & posting my Monarch fashion so bam! Out here.