I’ve always been so proud to be “that girl with puppets”, and I’m grateful that this time spent practicing social distancing has allowed me to continue to work on growing my skill level. Finding time to continue to learn + grow during social distancing has been critical for me personally to stay grounded 🙃- so I wanted to give y’all a little background on why I love ventriloquism so much ❣️
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I spent my childhood prioritizing communication as my “talent”, because growing up on the Autism Spectrum that’s something you’re supposed to fail at. Being the stubborn kiddo I was, I made it my purpose to excel. Those experiences taught me that the things that matter most don’t usually come easily, and that’s what makes them so incredible. My talent today is a celebration and reflection of that journey- because at it’s core it is all about communication. It has enabled me to go into schools, to reach nonverbal students + to travel to CT sharing it on a college campus. And yes, it is one I have spent hundreds of hours perfecting. Ventriloquism is supposed to look easy even though it’s incredibly challenging. That’s the point. .
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The most critical lesson I carry with me from growing up is that communication is a very powerful tool- so use it wisely ✨💗 #misschesterfield #thepuppetmaster #thatgirlwithpuppets #missva #missamerica
If you know me, you know that there is no where I would rather be than at a beach. But right now, it’s so important to stay off the beach. Stay away from parks + popular hangout spots. Stay at home and do abs while you watch tv, set a work schedule for yourself or even focus on cultivating a new skill! Yes, staying at home all the time isn’t easy, but I am thankful for the time it has given me to work, to see my family (especially my parent’s doggos) to focus on growing in my faith, continuing to find new ways to practice wellness, to build my skills up as a ventriloquist + find creative ways to use virtual media to educate people about Inclusion.
The beaches will be here after this passes, but right now what matters is that we focus on ending the spread of Covid-19 by staying inside. 50% of cases in Virginia are in individuals under the age of 50. This can affect all of us, so let’s all do our part to keep everyone safe + healthy 💗 #stayhome
