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Elyssa Nalani

Elyssa Nalani

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About Me

hello there! i’m elyssa

Writer, Bible Nerd, & Goals coach

Welcome to my little corner of the internet! I created this space to share how I’m pursing my faith, intentional planning and a balanced lifestyle. My hope is that my experiences will motivate you to pursue the things that matter most to you!

I believe that God created each of us with talents that are meant to make an impact. No matter who you are, where you’ve been, or what skills you have, you are loved, valued, and so needed in this world.

I hope you’ll consider me a sister walking along side you on this journey to becoming all you were created to be!

get to know me

I’m originally from Chicago, IL, but currently live in Texas with my husband, Steven. We love date nights, hanging out with family & friends, travel, serving in our church, and lazy weekends (which are few and far between these days 😛 ). I absolutely love being married to my best friend! He’s such a gift in my life. I don’t get to do what I do without his constant love and support.

I’m daughter to two great parents and sister to one awesome brother. We’re homeschool veterans from the ’90s – you know, before it was cool (well, idk if it’s considered cool yet but man, it is waaaaay more popular nowadays!). Our parents encouraged us to use our imaginations and follow our interests. They taught us to serve in the local church and use our talents and passions for God’s glory. I am absolutely the woman I am today because of my family.

I’ve always been a communicator. I started singing at a young age, talked too much in school (for the short time I went to private school), been told I need to slow down and lower my voice more times than I can count, answered questions of pretend interviewers in the mirror while getting ready in the morning, and pretended to host my own show on Food Network when experimenting in the kitchen. Chatterbox = me to this day. My B.A. in Communications was a surprise to no one. God definitely gave me a big mouth and I’m learning how to put it to good use. It’s a lifelong endeavor!

All my life I have loved paper & ink. My dad worked in the printing industry when I was a kid and I looooved the smell of his job. This is probably why I can’t stop buying books and I’m kind of a pen snob. Both reading and writing are passions passed down from my mom who spent hours reading to my brother and me as kids and has been published herself. I’m the girl who always has a book, a notebook, or my planner with me. Now, one unpublished (very badly written) teen novel, a Communications degree, three blogs, and a YouTube channel later, I’ve discovered that I really want to share what I’m learning about faith, goals, & lifestyle in the way that I love best – through words, both written and spoken. I’m going to talk about the books I’m reading and the planners I’m using, the projects I’m working on, and what I’m learning from the Bible. I’m not about highlight reels and perfection. I’m going to share what’s real in the hopes that you’re encouraged to keep it real in your life too.

Some things I’m obsessed with…

  1. mugs
  2. my personal library
  3. Notion
  4. The Chosen (if you haven’t watched it, please do, and you can thank me later 🙂 )
  5. spring & autumn
  6. candles
  7. Astaire & Rogers films
  8. pizza, pasta, & popcorn
  9. Swiss water-processed decaf (fave brand)
  10. my facial steamer
  11. strawberries, mangos, and watermelon
  12. Spotify

Some things I don’t care for…

  1. avocados
  2. doing dishes
  3. pho, sushi, or ramen
  4. cleaning out my email inbox
  5. horror or natural disaster movies
  6. whatever I’m doing when I’d rather be reading
  7. hot weather
  8. window shopping
  9. unsweet tea
  10. eggplant

my business journey

I’ve always loved creating things and writing things, even as a kid. By the time I was finished college, I’d had a homemade greeting cards business, I’d written a novel and a play (both are not great so they’re in a box somewhere in my closet), and dabbled in podcasting and blogging. I’d already started singing as a child and speaking when I was a teenager. In full transparency, I’ve never wanted a day job. I’ve always wanted to be a creator. And every time I’ve held a regular job, I’ve dreamt of the day when I could do my own thing.

After I got married in 2017, my husband gifted me the opportunity to really pursue entrepreneurship full time. I didn’t really know exactly what I wanted to do but I rolled up my sleeves and just started trying. I started a YouTube channel and rebranded my blog. The thing they don’t tell you about entrepreneurship is that it can be a slow burn and messy journey of self discovery. I’ve tried a lot of different things, and failed royally at a lot of things. Lots of ideas, lots of trial and error, lots of getting over limiting mindsets and lots of conversations with people who have patiently listened and advised as I’ve navigated this process over the last 5 years.

Now it’s 2022 and I’ve learned a lot about what I want to say and how I want to say it. Now I’m in the business of sharing tools and resources for women to live their lives well and stay focused on what matters most. Through all the experiments, the flops and successes, I found out that I really, really love being both a Bible nerd and a planner babe and I couldn’t pick just one or the other. I love both and I want to talk about both. So here I am, your Bible-nerd-planner-babe who wants to teach you what she’s learning about faith, setting and crushing big goals, and keeping healthy balance in life.

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Be the kind of person you want to see every Monday Be the kind of person you want to see every Monday morning. That's not always easy but it is possible to be real and genuine and honest AND kind, generous, & helpful. When you're in a good mood and feeling great, make sure to spread the sunshine at home and on the job! But if you're not feeling particularly sunny, remember to...⁠
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I've seen the effects of people neglecting the peo I've seen the effects of people neglecting the people in their homes because they're busy saving the world. It can be devastating & sometimes nearly irreparable. Don't fall into the trap of feeling like everyone else is more important than the care and keeping of your family. They're your first responsibility. Period. It's not as glamorous or sexy. You won't get the same kind of praise, if any at all. But you'll be making the most important investment you will ever have the opportunity and privilege to make. ⁠
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God created us to do good work. We don't labor jus God created us to do good work. We don't labor just to keep the lights on (important as that is), we work as a function of being a human being, made in God's image. He created humans to be productive, creative, problem-solvers, community-builders, art-makers, developers, resource-managers, home-makers, educators, and all the rest. ⁠
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If you needed a reminder to do your best work, here it is. You may hate your job. You may not get a paycheck. You may not be in the field or have the career of your dreams. You may not be appreciated. You may be in over your head. It doesn't matter. Whatever your work is, you are answering the call of the kingdom when you give it your very best. ⁠
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Need a breakthrough on a project? Try mapping out Need a breakthrough on a project? Try mapping out your work in color! Digital tools and notebooks have their rightful places but man, when I’m especially stuck, I need to have some fun on a bigger canvas with some markers and favorite music playing in the background ☺️🎨🎶 It’s not an instant fix but it’s pretty magical and breakthrough comes much more quickly that banging my head against the keyboard 🙃
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Happy Monday! I have a huge favor ☺️ I'm work Happy Monday! I have a huge favor ☺️

I'm working on a project and I'd like to know what are some of the things that keep people from reading & studying the Bibles. I'd love to hear any assumptions, pre-conceived notions, and myths you've come across, struggle(d) with, or otherwise experienced! 
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It's easy to get excited about making all kinds of It's easy to get excited about making all kinds of changes in your life but don't overload yourself or you'll be in danger of burn out. Make a list of the changes you want to make and then tackle them a little at time. Change doesn't have to happen all at once in order to be good!⁠
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Happy March! If you're like me and you're trying t Happy March! If you're like me and you're trying to spend more time in the Bible this year, then maybe tuck this away for the days when you simply don't feel like reading or studying the Word.⁠
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