 Transformation. Close your eyes and think about that word. How does it make you feel? Empowered or enslaved? Do you feel the endless opportunities of potential or the exhaustion from chasing the perpetually bouncing ball known as good enough? There was a time that I hated the word change and the way it put especially on women to chase a reflection that didn't belong to them. Change your clothes, change your makeup, change your nail shape, change your hair, change the way you dance, what you pierce, what you smell like. Change because right now you're definitely not good enough sweetie. So I made it my mind five years ago that I wasn't going to make any physical changes that it didn't matter how I did my hair or what I looked like or what I wore to me. So it shouldn't matter to others. But my little exterior protest didn't last that long. I was transforming whether I liked it or not. My hair began to collect grays. My metabolism slowed down. My energy scaled back. Change was happening whether I liked it or not. So I began to look at it like this. I could either be a rebel or a partner to it. So the question really isn't will you transform? It's what are you willing to transform on your terms? Now personally, I choose to transform my look and delivery which is why I do a wide variety of videos but I maintain the heart of my message. Most importantly, I now feel delighted not dragged down by these daily simple changes. Now back in the day, the ability to transform your look was reserved for the rich and the famous but today you don't need a makeup artist, a hairstylist or deep pockets. You just need curiosity and creativity. Two qualities essential for living, essential life. I do want to stress that playing with your look should be thought of as a tool and any tool can be used to build or destroy. Now which action you take is entirely up to you which is why I encourage you to only use the tools that you are entirely confident that you know how to handle. Okay, before you go, let me ask you that question one more time. Transformation, close your eyes and think about that word. How does it make you feel? And where will it take you next? Some of the tools today that I love and want to shout out the Vanity Planet Flow Ceramic Straightening Hair Brush. It has anti-static ceramic bristles with nylon tips for tangle-free straightening. It has a digital heat control that goes from 170 to 370 degrees. Now if you're looking to save styling time and want more of a natural look, I think it gives like a sleek blowout look to it. I recommend looking into one of these as an option. Now for me, it worked best in cooperation with hair rollers. It's 80 bucks right now but you can get it for 50% off for only $40 when you use the code ShanFlow at the link below in my description. Also, my lipstick color is called Lipstick It to the Man and it's from Lipstick Lobby and when you buy this shade, 100% of profits go to Planned Parenthood. Style, substance, sensuality and sensibility. That is the basis of how I transform. What about you? Due to popular demand, I am now podcasting daily on Anchor FM. Now that is a place you guys can go to ask questions. You actually leave voice notes and then I answer your questions. So go to anchor.fm.com. Sign up and to have your daily questions answered.