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Love Is Patient With the Version of Me I Used to Be

By: Steffanie Monae" February 27, 2026 Uncategorizedfaith, Featured, life, love, mental-health, writingLeave a Comment

There was a version of me who felt like she was always behind. Behind in life. Behind in dreams. Behind in who I thought I was supposed to be by now. Becoming a mother at a young age forced me to grow up quickly, but it also slowed parts of my life that I didn’t…

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Note to Self: DON’T LET DOUBT MOVE IN

By: Steffanie Monae" February 20, 2026February 27, 2026 Uncategorizedfaith, Featured, life, mental-health, personal-growth, writingLeave a Comment

There are seasons where you feel loud and unstoppable. And then there are seasons where you’re building quietly. Praying quietly. Hoping quietly. This week feels like one of those seasons. I’ve been pushing “One of One. The Only One.” But today, I want to pause and pour into us. Because sometimes the message we preach…

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Love Is Patient: Even When the World Tells You to Go Faster

By: Steffanie Monae" February 13, 2026February 13, 2026 InspirationFeaturedLeave a Comment

Last week, I talked about my four intentional hours, how I structure my day, how I protect my time, and how being patient with myself has become non-negotiable in this season. In that reflection on loving ourselves patiently — especially when growth feels slow or unseen, I was focused on grace. But this week, I…

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Hey, and welcome to my blog! My name is Steffanie Monae. I’m from the San Francisco bay area and an SFSU alumni with a BS degree in Fashion Merchandising and Marketing. I have over 15 Years of fashion styling experience and currently work as a freelance stylist, content creator, and the owner of Jayla Kids.…

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Love Is Patient, Especially With Yourself

By: Steffanie Monae" February 6, 2026February 27, 2026

Uncategorizedlife, mental-health, mindfulness, writing1 Comment

We’ve all heard it before. “We all get the same 24 hours in a day.” It sounds motivating until you really sit with it. Because the truth is, not all 24 hours are created equal. And not every season of life gives you the same kind of time. Right now, in this season, I don’t…

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Staying the Course When It’s Quiet

By: Steffanie Monae" January 30, 2026February 27, 2026

Uncategorizedlife, love, mental-health, mindfulness, personal-growthLeave a Comment

There’s something no one really prepares you for when you decide to go after the life, business, or calling you’ve been dreaming about. The quiet. Not the peaceful kind, the kind where momentum slows, motivation wavers, and the excitement you felt at the beginning starts to feel… distant. The kind where you’re still showing up,…

VIBE: Run Your Race at Your Pace (And Don’t Let the Noise Name You)

There’s a difference between being busy and being aligned. Many of us are doing “all the right things,” but still feel stuck because our focus is split. We’re building while watching what everyone else is doing. We’re praying, planning, posting, creating… but also comparing. And comparison has a way of making you second-guess what God…

How Jayla Became More Than a Boutique

By: Steffanie Monae" January 16, 2026February 13, 2026

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Jayla didn’t start as what it is today. Originally, it was supposed to be a women’s boutique, fashion-forward, cute, curated pieces. The kind of place where you come to find something that makes you feel confident and put together. But life happened, and it didn’t get off the ground the way I hoped. But God…

Week 41.22

By: Steffanie Monae" January 12, 2026January 16, 2026

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Note to Self: Become Who You Were Created to Be

By: Steffanie Monae" January 10, 2026January 30, 2026

Uncategorizedlife, mental-health, mindfulness, self-improvementLeave a Comment

Somewhere along the way, many of us learned to rush the process. We learned to measure success by speed. By productivity. By how much we could carry without dropping anything. And while growth does require movement, it was never meant to come at the cost of alignment. This season isn’t about doing more. It’s about…

A Morning Routine to Start Your Week with Intention

By: Steffanie Monae" January 2, 2026January 23, 2026

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Every morning is a blank canvas. How you start it sets the tone for the rest of your day. Taking even a few intentional minutes for yourself can make a big difference. Here’s a morning routine that keeps me grounded, energized, and focused, no matter what the day holds. Before the chaos begins, I take…

Weekly Vlog | Come Shopping With Me And More!

By: Steffanie Monae" October 14, 2022January 12, 2026

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OMG, it’s our second vlog together! Join me as we do some beauty maintenance, shopping, creating content, and more! Watch Now!

Week 40.22

By: Steffanie Monae" October 12, 2022January 16, 2026

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Monday 10.03.22 OUTFIT OF THE DAY DETAILS Get The Look! OUTFIT OF THE DAY DETAILS Get The Look! Wednesday 10.05.22 OUTFIT OF THE DAY DETAILS Get The Look! Thursday 10.06.22 OUTFIT OF THE DAY DETAILS Get the Look! Friday 10.07.22 OUTFIT OF THE DAY DETAILS Get The Look!

Weekly Vlog | Frist Vlog

By: Steffanie Monae" October 7, 2022January 12, 2026

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The thing about it is there is never a perfect time or circumstances to start something new. So, amid it all, I am finding ME time to do things that make me happy! And that’s providing Fashion Content for you! Journey with me in my first vlog while I try to figure it all out!…