Challenging Convention and Thriving Through Authenticity

My hair is very really blue.

In October I put up a post reflecting on the fact that I have always wanted to dye my hair, but never thought that I could be seen as creative and credible at the same time. I didn’t know if I could be respected as a strategist, coach, and speaker if I was pink, purple, or blue.

I sat with that thought for two months and came to the conclusion that if I am going to strategize, coach, and speak about crafting unique paths, finding success through authenticity, and creating a new type of world for our children then I needed to demonstrate that with my whole being...including my hair.

So I did it. And honestly, I think I liked it better before. But I am SO glad that I did it. I don’t recognize myself, and I think that is the point. To not recognize the old me who met expectations and lean into the new me who challenges convention and thrives through authenticity.

For more from Craft Your Path Founder Jacqueline Misla, be sure to follow her on Instagram at @JacquelineMIsla.