4 THINGS...SWITCHEROO

Hi wanderers! My name is Jenna and I am part of the Shewanders team working on communications. Suzanne was my wedding photographer and is just as fun to work with as she was to 'work' with on my wedding day. But that's not really why I'm here. We are pulling a little switcheroo and I'm taking over 4 things today!This week marked the first week of fall, my favorite season. The reminiscent feeling of school starting, sports in play, holidays coming and change in the air makes me want to jump for joy.

Dreaming of: Crispy fall air, crafting and pumpkin carving. But really, who isn't?

Writing: I am taking a copywriting class at San Diego Portfolio Studio and we are working on composing advertising headlines. My current projects is for Dave's Gourmet Fiery Hot Sauce and the tagline I am working with is...Don't Disrespect Dave's. Seriously though, this hot sauce is out of this universe, hotter than the face of the sun, hot.

Inspired by: This weekend I took a refreshing trip to San Francisco with a close friend. There is a magic to that city and to the people who make it come alive. Every time I visit, I feel empowered to try something new and just be my true, authentic self.

Reading: A book that is catching on like wildfire is The Crossroads of Should and Must: Find and Follow Your Passion.  “Should” is what we feel we ought to be doing, or what is expected of us. “Must” is the thing we dream of doing, our heart’s desire. I triple dog dare you to pick it up and challenge yourself to discover the 'musts' in your life.

Lots of love, Jenna

4 THINGS...SMILE

It was a wild week and I am grateful for every second of it. I can't wait to jet off for the next couple of weeks for family time, a wedding, and then more family time. We have 3 things this week, because 4 just didn't happen!Dreaming of: Today I fly to Wisconsin and I can't wait to see my family. What a treat. Cousins here I come! I can't wait to drink some coffee on the dock at the lake house.

Photographing: At the little del in Anderson's childhood home. I love photographing at homes; for me it's such a special story to tell. Courtney and Anderson's day was full of laughter, joy and a live band, woohoo! I've also been working on a few personal projects. One with motion, that has me mesmerized and hysterically laughing, is a project about Gaiden's toys.

Writing: Every day in my morning pages from the Artist's Way. "Morning Pages are three pages of longhand, stream of consciousness writing, done first thing in the morning. There is no wrong way to do Morning Pages – they are not high art. They are not even 'writing'. They are about anything and everything that crosses your mind– and they are for your eyes only."

Hugs and smiles, Suzanne

September Playlist- Transitions

Hi! I'm Elissa, an intern at Shewanders from San Franscisco.  As we start a new season we shed the summer mindset and transition to the (only slightly) cooler months of fall.  My sister is making one of the biggest transitions into adulthood this fall, she’s going to college! She's preparing to end her high school years but she's not quite ready to be an adult in the real world. It’s made me think of the transitions everyone make as the Fall starts. If you’re starting something new write a list of goals for the future.  If you’re ending something and shedding the old then take time to reflect on your experiences and write down what you have learned from them. Transitions can be crazy times and it's always helpful for me to look back at what I have accomplished and what I'm working towards. Hopefully this playlist helps you make that transition from summer to fall.Happy Fall! - Elissa

For the Spotify Playlist click HERE!

1.      Leave a Trace – Chvrches

2.      Baths – Animals

3.       Push Pull – Purity Ring

4.       Grow Old With Me – Blackbird Blackbird

5.       Pretty Thing – Broods

6.       When I’m With You – Best Coast

7.       Myth – Beach House

8.       Mountain at my Gates – Foals

9.       Crystals – Of Monsters and Men

10.    Restless – New Order

11.   The Ghosts of Beverly Drive – Death Cab for Cutie