Interviews
Mckenzie Strang is Living Her Dream Life Already at 19 Years Young
Published
4 years agoon
In her first interview with Manifest Easy, Mckenzie tells us about how she’s proud to be living her dream life at 19 years old, and how she’s manifested her best friend coming back into her life right when she needed her!
Mckenzie’s Age: 19
Her Current location: United States
Mckenzie’s Profession: Daycare Teacher
Instagram Username: @mckenziestrang
Who or what are you most appreciative in your life?
“I am appreciative most of my ability to live. some people do not get the opportunities that I get to experience and I am so grateful that I have the chance to live my life to the best of my ability. “
What was the biggest lesson for you in your life so far? How did this lesson shape you into the incredible person that you are today?
“I definitely have had a lot of learning when it comes to friendships. I have ended friendships with a lot of people because I have finally realized not EVERYONE is going to be good for me. learning this has really gotten me to be happy and actually have the potential to be the best me I can be.”
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Our individual uniqueness is a gift. Even if you think you don’t have something unique within you, you do. What’s a unique part of you that makes you, you?
“I’m the kind of person that can make something fun in everything. i actually can be a negative person but i am very passionate about always finding fun in whatever is thrown my way. we have one life to live so it’s important to have fun living.”
Let’s say, your own personal magic dragon has appeared and can transport you to anywhere, at any time period – past, present, or future. Where is the first place you would go and why? What would you do there?
“I would go to greece in this time period. I really want to travel to greece because it’s an incredible place. definitely Santorini, Greece to swim in the ocean.”
What’s something you’ve felt or feel proud of recently?
“I’m proud of myself for creating my dream life. I’m in the process of getting my life exactly where I want it and I’m proud of myself for that because it has taken a lot.”
What is your favorite way to remind yourself how worthy and loved you are?
“I love looking at pictures of me with my favorite people and that usually helps a lot.”
“What is your “happy place”?”
“Anywhere with my best friend, Mary. Like no matter what we do we always have the best time even if we’re just sitting watching TV. I can’t be sad when we’re together.”
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What’s your favorite book that you’ve read or are reading?
“I don’t have a favorite book ’cause I don’t typically read unless I’m on a plane but I love Jodi Picoult.”
How do you wind down every night? Do you have a nightly ritual or routine?
“After I wash my face and get in pajamas, I usually get my dog Lily and we turn on Grey’s Anatomy for a few hours and I fall asleep.”
What’s your favorite thing that you’ve manifested into your life so far?
“My friend Mary and I have been friends for 10 years but we became distant after high school and I remember really asking for someone who isn’t crazy – there have been a lot of crazy people in my life -and next thing I knew Mary and I were hanging out again. Ever since then I really haven’t had any issues and I just always know she has my back. I truly couldn’t do life without her. She’s my best friend.”
Let’s say your friend has had a really tough day and is feeling pretty down about themselves and even their life in general. What do you tell your friend to help remind them that they can accomplish anything?
“I show them pictures. Pictures of how great life can be. Could be Pinterest pictures or pictures of us hanging out. There’s always positives so you should always think about those. “
What’s something that you love about yourself?
“My smile. I know it’s clichè but I always get compliments about it and I just love it.”
What’s your favorite way to ‘self-care’ and express gratitude towards yourself and your existence?
“I like to color and watch Greys Anatomy. It’s not much but it really helps me in the long run.”
What are some songs that make you feel happy and LIT?
“Literally any upbeat country song. My favorite is Sounded Good Last Night by Cole Swindell but my favorite singer is Kelsea Ballerini. I would DIE to meet her lol!!”
We are constantly on social media especially at this time. It’s important to follow accounts that uplift us and make us feel good! What are some of your favorite social media accounts that inspire you and remind you how amazing and beautiful you are?
“So truthfully I don’t rely on anyone else to remind me how amazing and beautiful I am. I like to believe in myself and not rely on others. However I do follow a lot of meme accounts that I love.”
If you could be transported back to when you were seven years old, what would you tell your younger self?
“I would tell myself that not everyone around you is gonna be good for you and you’ll have to learn that yourself. However when you finally figure that out, your life ends up becoming amazing and you feel powerful.”
Follow Mckenzie’s journey on Instagram: @mckenziestrang
Anna Pepe is Editor and Creator of Manifest Easy. After learning how to properly manifest the life of her dreams, and communicate with the Universe in a productive way, Anna now has a passion for helping others to do the same. Anna is a channel, and often channels lessons from her guides regarding love, romantic and platonic relationships, abundance, money, and more. Not only does she have a passion for helping others manifest the life they desire, she also has a passion for helping people recognize that they have incredible power within them, that often lies dormant. She loves to share other people’s stories, as well as her own stories and lessons from her guides, to help as many people as possible and share as many perspectives as possible with her brand. If you have a story you’d love to share, please go to the Contact Us page, or email Anna at anna@manifesteasy.com
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Interviews
The Incredibly Wise Divine Derricka Gives Us a Great Perspective on Judgement and Positive Self-Talk
Published
4 years agoon
November 27, 2020In her first interview with Manifest Easy, the very wise and beautiful soul that is Divine Derricka shares with us a great perspective on judgement, and gives powerful examples of using positive self-talk to form a strong relationship with yourself based in unconditional love.
Divine Derricka’s Age: 23
Her Current location: California, United States
About Divine Derricka’s Profession: Derricka is an Empowerment leader and intuitive energy healer and channel. She works with people to help them reframe their mindsets + alchemize their inner worlds, remember their divinity, and their power to heal themselves + transform their lives. She is also an Artist and uses her art to activate, and uplift people’s energies.
Instagram Username: @Divine_derricka
What makes you feel most connected to your femininity?
“Dressing up, and doing my makeup really helps me tap into that feminine side.”
What outfit do you feel most sexy in?
“A bralette, some flowing goddess pants, a kimono, my snake necklace, snake sandals, my lion rings, and gold bracelet, and my chandelier earrings. Also can’t forget a full face of makeup!”
Has anyone ever judged you for showing your more feminine, emotional side? How did you deal with that?
“Yes, I’ve had a couple of people. At first it hurt my feelings, but after doing some healing I realized it was because I myself used to judge this part of myself. Once I healed that relationship, I stopped attracting people that judged me for that.”
At what point in your life did you start to really step into your femininity and the divinity that comes with that?
“Actually at this point right now. I feel more connected to this aspect of myself than I ever have before.”
What’s your favorite self-care ritual?
“Definitely giving love to my physical body. Whether that’s through self pleasure, rubbing myself down with oils, doing my nails and hair, and taking reiki infused baths.”
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What do you love most about being a woman?
“Ahh so many things! Being a woman is amazing. But I’d say how intuitive we are, and that we are powerfully connected to the realms of the unseen, and magick.”
What inspires your creativity most?
“Being outside in nature always sparks my creative fire.”
How do you express your creative side?
“Through doing my makeup and taking pictures, writing poetry, drawing, and cooking.”
Women are intuitive beings by nature. What’s one instance where you’ve felt called to really tap into your intuition and listen to that voice inside of you?
“When I was ending a karmic relationship. I had to really ask myself from a deeper place, “is this healthy for me?” And it led me to letting go of something that wasn’t serving me anymore.”
Women have an intrinsic trait where we tend to avoid confrontation, and handle issues passively. Because of this, we can often manipulate the situation and get our way without fighting. What’s one time that you’ve seen this trait show through you?
“It was with my sister. We’d sometimes bump heads about how [to do] certain things. But instead of me fighting about it, I’d suggest going to get some food and that I’d pay for gas. I knew what to say, and how she’d react to avoid it turning into a bigger problem.”
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When did you really start to feel confident in yourself? Was there a specific moment or event that caused you to embrace yourself with love and step into confidence?
“It was another romantic situation. I had fallen for someone that didn’t feel the same way, and he mentioned some traits about myself that I needed to look at.
That moment sparked me to look deeper at not only my shadow, but my light. I started to embrace what was within, what I had to offer to the world.
It made me realize I don’t have to chase anyone or anything, but simply be as I am. And that She is enough. Once I did that I started to feel better about myself, and it was genuine confidence that emerged.”
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Was there a time you ever doubted yourself? And how did you overcome your doubt?
“Oh yes, many times actually. One was when I started to really express my gifts to the world. I doubted if I was all that I felt I was. I doubted if I’d actually make a difference in people’s lives.
But the way I overcame it was when I went into the part of myself that was doubtful, I spoke to her and we had a honest conversation. I reminded her that we have what it takes, and that we were born with these specific gifts for a reason.
It took time but the doubt started to ease up. But in my moments of doubt, prayer also is my go to.”
As women, we are too often told we need to change the way we look, and the media and beauty industries can pick on our insecurities. How do you like to honor your body and remind yourself how beautiful and perfect you are?
“I write love letters to myself. I also sit in front of the mirror naked and speak out loud how beautiful I am. I speak to every part that I ever felt self conscious about, and I shower it with love. I also thank my body for all the work it does. Gratitude has shifted my self worth in major ways.”
What advice would you give to a young girl who isn’t confident in her body and femininity yet?
“Don’t ever compare yourself to another for you are absolutely perfect as you are. No one else in the world could do what you are meant to, or be you. Your uniqueness is what makes you special.
The Divine made you exactly the way you were meant to be for a reason. Within you is an infinite source of beauty, wisdom, love power, and potential. You carry the codes of the women that have gone before you, and they are guiding you every step of the way.
You are never alone in what you feel. You are valid, you are worthy of all of your hearts dreams and desires. You don’t ever have to chase love, or validation because your worth was already set before you came into physical form. You could never be without love because it’s what you are.
Honor what it means to be a woman, and celebrate yourself throughout all moments because you deserve to be celebrated. Remember you are loved unconditionally forever, and always.”
Women are naturally highly sensitive beings, and we deeply feel our emotions. How do you honor your emotions and give yourself space to feel?
“I make sure that I always have a private space I can go to and be alone with the divine, and myself. In that space I’ll write about my feelings, I’ll cry and release, I’ll scream, dance, I do whatever is needed to let the emotions move through me. I also remind myself that it’s okay to feel what I feel.”
As women, and divine feminine beings, we’re given the precious ability to create life. In our society, we’re told we need to be mothers and raise a family. While having the incredible ability to create life and give birth, not every woman decides to become a mom, and that’s okay. What are your thoughts on this topic? How do you feel about being able to create the most precious thing on earth – life itself?
“I feel every woman regardless if they choose to be a mother or not, have the divine mother codes within them. It’s not just birthing a physical child, but maybe a creative project, or something you’re manifesting.
We have this powerful ability to breathe life into anything around us. That could be our love life, ourselves, our friendships, our career. All of that is tied to our feminine ability to create life, and nurture life.
I do feel that we should be more respectful to women who consciously choose not to be mothers. It doesn’t make them any less of a woman.
But for me, I do know I want to and will be a mother to physical children. I think it’s so beautiful that women have this ability to bring spirit into human form. It’s powerful to witness what women go through, and their ability to literally carry life within them.
How they were designed with everything they needed to make this happen. When I think about what I’m capable of as a woman in birthing life, it’s a power I can’t fully describe into words. It’s an ancient remembrance for sure.”
The divine feminine energy within you is inherently strongly connected to nature – Mother Earth. What is your favorite way to spend time in nature and honor Mother Earth?
“I love just being present in nature. Putting my feet on the grass, feeling the pulse of Mother Earth beneath my feet, listening to the birds, feeling the wind, the sun. Experiencing her with all my senses. I love to speak with the spirits of the earth, sing to them, dance with them, and just sit with them having conversations. I also love to leave offerings for Mother Earth. I’ll leave her flowers, or I’ll send her reiki.”
As women, we are the embodiment of Divine Feminine energy, but we also have Divine Masculine energy within us. Do you often feel like you have more feminine energy than masculine, or vice versa? How does the energy that you think is most dominant within you often express itself through you?
“I used to definitely be more in masculine side, but now I feel my feminine is much more dominant. It shows up in my ability to communicate easily with The Divine, and be a channel and vessels for it to express itself through me. Also my ability to be unconditionally loving to everyone.”
Follow Divine Derricka’s journey on Instagram: @Divine_derricka
In his first interview with Manifest Easy, music artist AIRPORTS (aka Aaron Lee) gives us an exclusive look inside his mind, talks about his experiences growing up, and tells us how he’s manifested many things like financial freedom… Aaron also shares his practical technique that you can apply today to manifest anything.
Aaron Lee is a full time music artist and business owner native to Australia. He currently resides near Sydney, and is quickly gaining popularity worldwide from his music. Make sure you follow him on Instagram so you never miss out on new music (and you can stalk his page for all the awesome records he’s already dropped)! @airportsmusic
Aaron, what inspired you to become a music artist and producer?
“My dad is a musician, so I grew up around it. The first time I got to sing on stage was when I was 4 – I just got addicted to it! Being a Leo, I loved the attention haha.”
When you first decided to go full time as an artist and producer, did you have any fears or doubts? How did you overcome them?
I knew during my schooling years it was what I was going to do with my life, so against popular opinion I focused all my time into learning to write and produce music instead of studying.
Although I’m a pop singer now, I went straight into the DJ scene right after high school and started touring clubs. It was always scary because like most dream careers, it doesn’t come with an immediate financial return.
I learned a lot of hard lessons and was broke for many years.. but because of that I now have my own music business and get to work on my own artist project (AIRPORTS) – things are really good! Most importantly, I’m happy.
What is your biggest goal with your career?
“Innovate Music, Influence popular culture & save lives. I have “Innovate Influence Save” tattooed on my arm. Ultimate manifestation!!”
Photo by Trystin Sinnott @trystinsinnott and Emma Corrigan @emma.corrigan
Who inspires you to dream bigger and go beyond what others around you may think is possible?
“At the moment it’s Gary Vee, a must listen for anyone with ambition…. Many various artists and trend setters in pop culture – Kanye has been one of them long term… And my late mother, because she would never settle until she had her way! Haha.”
Your most recent music video project, called ‘U FEEL IT 2’ – which I had the honor of being in, thank you very much!! – was very inspiring in itself and connected people from all over the world with their common thoughts, feelings, and even fears. What inspired you to write this song and create such a meaningful and heartfelt video project for it?
“Thank you for being in it for real! I loved your answers so much! The song was written as a duality – it can be interpreted as a love song or a song about a relationship with a vice.
I wanted the video to reflect this but also during global isolation, I wanted it to show that we are all dealing with the same passions and fears and are still connected in knowing that.”
Click Here to watch the U FEEL IT 2 music video
Photo by Trystin Sinnott @trystinsinnott and Emma Corrigan @emma.corrigan
What makes you feel most powerful?
“Having a voice, having empathy, self awareness.. but most of all having loved ones around me that understand me.”
When you feel overwhelmed with creating, how do you snap yourself out of it and change your state of being?
“I have to take mental breaks, reconnect with loved ones, have deep conversations too. I should reconnect with the earth (outdoors) more, but need to work on that.”
If you were to pinpoint one trait or thing about yourself and amplify x1000 it to be your superhuman power, what would it be and why?
“Self-Awareness. I believe if everyone was more self aware, it would breed more empathy, that would change the world and better humanity.”
Photo by Nathan Sinnott @nathan.sinnott
Carousel also featuring photos by Jake Percey @jakepercey
“Your dance music is so fun to listen to and always gives a fresh take on the latest hits!! What’s your favorite remix that you’ve created so far?“
Oh thank you! So besides being an artist, I have my own music company that specialises in music for Dance (choreography). Honestly I’ve done so many mixes I can’t pick a fav, but my recent Billie Eilish mix has gone really well. You can hear it on @aaronleeworldwide
How did you get started remixing music specifically for dancers and dance studios?
“I was recommended as a music producer some years ago to an Australian dance company that was doing their first tour. I got to grow with them and the demand spread from there. I fell into that, very grateful I did. It’s such a fun community to be part of.”
Photo by Alii May @aliimayphotography
You’re about to launch a podcast I’ve heard! What’s your podcast all about and what inspired you to start one?
“I am! It’s called The Human Things Podcast with AIRPORTS. I wanted to take listeners on the journey with me – not just through my music career but I wanted a platform to talk through some of my life experiences such as having two life threatening illnesses, my journey through mental health, self development and [my] spiritual journey – including leaving an ‘unclassified cult’ – haha!
I’m not into solo vlogs so I got one of my best mates, Bryce, to co-host it with me.
The first season drops soon on most streaming platforms such as Spotify. Episodes will be fortnightly to start with.”
Follow @airportsmusic on Instagram for updates on when his podcast episodes will be up!
You’ve overcome many things including rare diseases.. What was one thing that kept you going and kept you faithful to your beliefs and your worth during that difficult time?
“The fact that I knew I was made to do more. Having a purpose.”
What’s your favorite thing that you’ve manifested into your life so far?
“There are a few… overcoming some life threatening illnesses – being able to function and do what I love.
Entertain my entrepreneurial side an create a company – the music for dance [that I] previously mentioned – that allows me the freedom to invest into my #1 goal – AIRPORTS.
Freedom from anxiety and trauma through attracting the right people with the right forms of self development & treatment.
And my wonderful girlfriend!”
Do you have a manifestation technique or ritual that you do specifically when you want to call something new into your reality?“
“It’s really simple.. I obsess over it in an excited way, I know and believe a way will reveal itself, and I take action to get there. It always works, sometimes quicker, sometimes longer than we expect.”
Photo by Sean Higgins @shotography
Let’s get a little vulnerable here… what’s one limiting belief that you have about success that you’ve either overcome already, or are working to overcome?
“That I am not succeeding quick enough and missing opportunities or being overlooked. But I am learning to accept what’s given to me and operate from peace and clarity as opposed to desperation. Desperation always leads to wrong decisions.”
What’s one thing that most people don’t know about you?
“I can’t swim but have grown up and still live right next to the beach! Haha”
Photo by Sean Higgins @shotography
What’s the best advice you have right now for someone who wants to do music for a living, or even just their passion for a living, but doesn’t know how to start?
“If it’s what’s going to ultimately make you happy – do it and don’t listen to the naysayers. Work overtime to learn anything that makes you excited, reach out to people and learn from them and collaborate.
Put yourself around the right circle of people who will help you grow in the direction you want. And again, only do what makes you HAPPY.”
Who do you want to be remembered as?
“That I helped many people and gave them awesome music.”
Follow AIRPORT’s journey on Instagram: @airportsmusic
Interviews
Britt is a Walking Ray of Sunshine, Spreading Body Positivity and Self-Acceptance
Published
4 years agoon
July 1, 2020In her first interview with Manifest Easy, walking ray of sunshine Britt talks about all things body positivity and trusting in God!
Britt’s Age: 22
Her Current location: United Kingdom
Britt’s Profession: Legal Assistant
Instagram Username: @Itsbritsway and @notbeingeve
What’s your dream in life? Tell us alllll about it!
“To help people find peace in who they are in a world that is constantly telling you, ‘you are not enough’.”
Who or what makes you feel like you can accomplish anything, even your wildest dreams?
“God, I am very faith based and draw a lot of courage from it, I believe I can do anything because God told me I could.”
What was the biggest lesson for you in your life so far? How did this lesson shape you into the amazing person that you are today?
“Realising I am worthy and enough right now, without losing weight, without earning more money, just me here and now as I am.”
If you were to pinpoint one trait or thing about yourself and amplify x1000 it to be your superhuman power, what would it be and why?
“Being a blessing to others, I think you reap so much back when you help others – more than you ever thought possible – being good to people and treating them with respect is everything and to be honest… what goes around comes around!”
Let’s say, your own personal magical fairy godmother has just appeared in front of you. You have an infinite amount of wishes to create the life of your dreams. What does the life you create look like?
“Quite, peaceful, filled with true friends and simplicity pleasure in life – like picnics, bowling, silly stuff really. Just a wholesome humble lifestyle where we were all truly happy outside society’s standards of success – oh and 5 children, to be married to my boyfriend, and a beautiful house we could host parties in – although it doesn’t have to be fancy.”
What’s something you’ve felt or feel proud of recently?
“Myself – I often don’t take much time to pause and look back on what I have accomplished, how far I’ve come, I always have goals in my head and I keep pushing forward, but it’s also good to be mindful and present in what is now.”
What is your favorite way to spend time with the people you love?
“Sat down with Chinese [food], all the shnacky snacks and a good movie (if it’s scary) I need to be sat in the middle with everyone bunched around me and even then, I can’t promise I won’t scare you by screaming!!”
What is your “happy place”?
“My happy place is outside on my balcony, in a comfy bean bag with a peppermint tea, some chocolate, cozy blanket and either my Mrs. Hinch book or the Bible.”
What’s your favorite book that you’ve read or are reading?
“Body positivity by Megan Crabbe aka @Bodyposipanda“
What’s a cause that is important to you?
“Body acceptance and self love.”
What’s your favorite thing that you’ve manifested into your life so far?
“I lost my position at a firm I was working at a couple of years ago, it felt like my world came crashing down… I had no clue what to do and genuinely never felt so depressed.
I was praying for another job and that it would come along soon – I went to 3 interviews with no luck and honestly felt like giving up. Another interview opportunity came along but it was a long commute and I nearly didn’t go to it…
It turns out that I got that same job, it was a top law firm and one [of the] people dreamed of working for, better than any of the others I had applied to.
Eventually we moved closer to the position and my partner also achieved a job at the firm too, it’s meant that we now circulate in a higher level of law firms with better opportunities… It’s funny because what I saw as my worst time ever, God made good and gave me the boost in life I needed. The power of prayer is huge and if you just believe and wait patiently, comes true!”
What makes you smile the most?
“Nature, I feel so calm and peaceful and it makes me feel whole and complete.”
What’s something that you love about yourself?
“That I don’t take myself too seriously.”
What’s one thing that most people don’t know about you?
“I was a championship dancer, up to the age of 18!”
How would you define yourself using only three words?
“Open, loving, sassy.”
What’s inspiring you in your life currently?
“The word of God – I’ve been reading the Bible a lot in these times and just finding so many answers and so much gold, it inspired me to set up a second Instagram page, @NotBeingEve, all about the struggles and taboo subjects of a modern day Christian woman, new to her faith.”
What’s the best advice you’ve ever recieved?
“When you fall down, get back up again.”
Follow Britt’s journey on Instagram: @Itsbritsway and @notbeingeve