After the past two months we have both been on the search for our inner calling. What is it that we REALLY want to do. I know that I would like to be a life coach and Bay figured out her dreams as well. You can read more about her below. Thanks for reading! xoxo
To help her reach her goal click on this link and donate: Bay's Dream Fund
"Hey there! My name is Bay Wallis Hall. I am a 36 year old, hard of hearing, woman that's living in the beautiful city of Portland, Oregon. I have a story and I'm ready to share it with the world. I need your help to get me there.
There are 2 things in my life that I'm passionate about and that are important to me- Photography and Raw/Vegan foods.
I fell in love with photography when I was a little kid when my Granddad gave me my first camera. Photography is a way that I can fully express myself in a way that I cannot put into words. I am a very visual person, since I rely more on sight than sounds. I took some photography classes in college. I've had my photos published for: a movie poster, music CDs, and websites. Also, I've had solo photography shows which I sold my work. For many years, I never taken it to the next level.
It's time. I'm ready.
One of my goals is to set up a website with my photography portfolio and start expanding my business.
Secondly, my love for Raw/Vegan food is my newest passion. In the past year I've made many changes within myself. I have worked very hard towards being a better person and feeling content with being me. I finally quit smoking. Then just last year, I was diagnosed with Bipolar II Disorder. Kim and I researched natural ways to overcome Bipolar II and came across this article: How I Overcame Bipolar II (and saved my own life). At that time I was drinking two to three cups of coffee a day. Kim and I knew after reading this article, what I ate and drank needed to change. We deleted sugar (refined sugar), caffeine and alcohol out of my diet as suggested.
After six months of deleting sugar, caffeine and alcohol, we decided to take it to the next level. YumUniverse was doing a competition for a Vitamix. Kim joined the competition for eating only Plant Based foods meaning only fruit, nuts, legumes, and vegetables. We researched everything related to health and nutrition. She learned how to cook and taught me a few things too. We both stopped consuming any animal products and ate Raw/Vegan/Plant Based foods. I noticed my mood has changed to be more consistent on a daily basis. Being Raw/Vegan has changed my life.We both have been told we have a natural glow. haha. Sometimes Kim and I will have a drink or splurge and have something with sugar. We knew this wasn't a coincidence, we've have been vegan ever since. I now know how good, wholesome, food can benefit me in so many ways. Since I have changed what I consume and added daily exercise, I've been medicine free.
My second goal is to start a Raw/Vegan food website and make this a part of my career. I will be certified in 4 different areas. I will be able to guide people, yes you, towards better health and my own health too.
So how do both of my goals work together?
With your help, I will be able to express myself with my photography and Vegan/Raw food delectables. My new camera (Sony Alpha NEX-7: $1250) will take pictures of my raw creations and pictures of new clientele projects.
I will learn how to make different Vegan/Plantbased foods through my Raw Food Certification ($500).
Lastly, my iPad ($599) will help me keep all of my pictures organized. I will be able to edit and upload to my websites easily, as well as more research as I complete the program.
I still can't believe I am taking steps towards my dreams. Thank you so much for taking the time to learn more about me and my dreams. There will be more to come! I am so excited to start my journey. Care to join me? :)
Love & Lavender
Bay W. Hall"
