This week on the Single Mom Tribe, I’m swooning just a bit over Parris Hodges, I’ve followed bits and pieces of this mom’s journey over the years, gawking at all of the creative ventures she’s taken on in her career path. But behind the glam of Instagram are the true stories that we don’t all get to see, so what I thought I’d known in the assumptions I’d made, I truly had no idea.

Oftentimes we will place people on pedestals and spiral into a flurry of comparison and self-doubt, I could have let that happened when a mutual friend suggested she introduce us, as she thought Parris would be perfect for the show. But rather than let my own insecurities get the best of me, I embraced the opportunity and held space for a powerful woman to share the struggles she’s faced, many of them quite similar to mine.

Parris takes us through her personal evolution from a college athlete battling a severe eating disorder to catering event supervisor, nail artist to retail manager, from social media marketing to funds processing. Today we meet her in another state of transition, a woman that is once again receiving a nudge from spirit to follow the calls of her heart and despite her own fears and insecurities, she’s going for it. Studying integrative nutrition and training in the art of Yoga, Parris hopes to serve underprivileged mothers in the Bay Area and far beyond.

Parris reminds us that it is ok to break the mold of what society says we should do, she reminds us that it’s over time embrace our personal evolutions and find the freedom in transformation. Although her life may seem like one of constant changes, but she healing different aspects of herself with each new season.

Parris reminds us of that little girl that we all once were, the one with HUGE ambitions, the tiny dreamer that didn’t just shoot for the stars, but galaxies far beyond. We all know how easy it is to let our fears hold us back, Parris reminds us to allow our courage, hope and desire to set us free, pushing us forward into the life we want to lead.

To follow along with her journey, you can find her on IG @parris.hodges - She will be announcing the launch of some very excited projects she's been working on, so STAY TUNED for that!!!