Alicia Tenise

D.C. Fashion, Travel and Lifestyle Blogger

Brambleton VA: The Tech-Savvy Town That Needs to Be On Your Radar

Back in the summer, Tom and I packed up all of our belongings and moved to the ‘burbs. I always envisioned myself as a city girl, but as time went on, moving further outside of the city seemed more and more appealing. Having a small yard and not overpaying for a 700 sq ft apartment? Being able to design a space that fits your needs? Sold!

Brambleton VA | Brambleton VA: The Tech-Savvy Town That Needs to Be On Your Radar by popular life and style blogger, Alicia Tenise: image of townhouses.
Brambleton VA: The Tech-Savvy Town That Needs to Be On Your Radar by popular life and style blogger, Alicia Tenise: image of a woman looking at the Brambleton app on her phone.

Are you thinking about moving on and upwards as well? Today, I’m partnering with the folks over at Brambleton VA over in Loudoun County, and sharing a few reasons why this tech-savvy suburb of D.C. would be the perfect fit! 
 
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Is CBD Oil Worth It?

Is CBD oil worth it? Equilibria CBD review featured by top US lifestyle blogger, Alicia Tenise.

For the past year, I’ve had offers pour into my inbox asking if I wanted to try new CBD products. Gummies. Oil. Soft gels. I was a bit taken aback and had no interest in trying any of these products that were pitched to me. I knew CBD was trendy, but I wanted to take the time to do my homework and see if it was the right fit for me.

Over the summer, my anxiety was at an all-time high. I was moving, had an unexpectedly busy work season, and had deadlines piling up. For a few months, I wasn’t capable of sleeping throughout the night. Typically, I would wake up at 3-4 AM and not be able to get back to sleep. My mind was racing, and I would lie wide awake in bed, stressing over work, and any upcoming deadlines. It was taking a toll on me both mentally and physically.

I asked you all on Instagram Stories what I should do since I couldn’t sleep throughout the night, and an overwhelming amount of you recommended CBD. A blogger that I’ve known for years, Bree West, suggested that I check out Equilibria for Women. It’s a CBD brand founded by women, for women, and after I did my research, it just seemed like the right fit.
 
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How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome

How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome, featured by top US lifestyle blogger, Alicia Tenise: image of a woman wearing aFree People Feeling Groovy Maxi Dress

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Last week, I got offered a collaboration with a dream brand. I was over the moon: this brand is a major retailer that I’ve been shopping at for the past 20+ years, and I’m even a cardholder at said retailer. You’ve seen me organically mention them dozens of times over the past couple of years, and I’m so excited to finally have the opportunity to work with them. I’ve had several “pinch-me” moments throughout my blogging career, but this brand is special to me!

A few hours after I landed my dream collab? I was curled up in a fetal position, bawling my eyes out, feeling like an absolute failure. Instead of being proud of myself for all the “dream collabs” I’ve landed to date, I picked myself apart and felt like a fraud. As if I didn’t deserve any of the projects that I’ve landed to date.

Once I started venting to Tom, he told me that sometimes he struggles with imposter syndrome, as well.
 
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