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I'm Gennean, a writer, photographer, podcaster, and wild heart.  I love traveling, a good cup of tea, everything Harry Potter, and I'm all about keeping it real.  I specialize in portrait and travel photography and am passionate about capturing the wild, real moments of life.

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» Y'all I cannot not be quiet about this: Jesus is doing a werrrk in my life right now. Something is shifting. Something big. Something powerful. Something potentially life-altering, and I'm beyond stoked on the wee bits that I can see coming together. For the first time in a real, real long time, I'm actively aiming my gaze on the most important things from the moment I wake up to the moment I go to sleep. And it's changing everything. I came across a beautiful welcoming prayer from Father Thomas Keating the other day, immediately wrote it down, and have been incorporating it into my morning meditation. I also added his words onto my my computer wallpaper — which yes, is also a photo from Ireland because I'm in love okay? — and I find myself speaking them throughout the day. It's beautiful and real, and I don't know who else might need the reminder to have faith so I'm sharing it because it's too good not to. Welcome Holy Spirit — I welcome everything that comes to me today, because I know it’s for my good. I welcome all thoughts, feelings, emotions, persons, situations, and conditions. I let go of my agenda for affection and approval by receiving my belovedness. Welcome Holy Spirit — I let go of my agenda for safety and security by resting in Your abundance. Welcome Holy Spirit — I let go of my agenda for power and control by surrendering to Your grip on my life. Welcome Holy Spirit — I let go of my desire to change anyone or anything, or even myself. I open myself to Your presence and action within me today. Amen. ✨
» This is the face of a girl who is stoked that another episode of her podcast just went live... and who also still kind of can't believe she has a freaking podcast (like, what the what). Real talk: I still don't really know what I'm doing, but yo, I am having the most fun doing it! In Episode 003 of #wildheartswithgennean, my friend Lauren and I sit down and chat about how we chose to ditch our 9-5 jobs and instead start pursuing things more in line with our dreams, including some of the reasons we knew it was time to leave, how we were prepared to do so, and give some advice to those who might be thinking about doing the same. Listen, subscribe, and review on iTunes at the link in my profile! ✨ +also available on Spotify and Google Podcasts🎙️
» The world can be messy and hard and dark, for sure, but I want to challenge you to actively look for the goodness, the love, and the light. I promise you that it really is all around, and once you know where to find it, you can turn around and share it ✨
» Real talk: my life is kind of a mess right now. Even with my cute wee alarm clock I just bought (which is definitely working for this night owl, y'all) waking me up earlier, I am rushing through my days working my job(s), pouring into my passion projects (writing + podcasting), and attempting to plan my upcoming travels. And I'ma be honest: it's a bit of a sh!t show. And yet I have so much peace. It's the weirdest but most welcomed feeling — to know there are so many plates spinning and so many details to iron out and yet I'm not worried or freaking out like the old me definitely would have. But cause trust me, she would be breaking down, real slow and real ugly. I was chatting with a friend recently about this new phenomenon in my life: this chill, go with the flow, no stress space I find myself residing in. For anyone who knows me well or has known me a while, it's kind of a miracle, and it's really beautiful. My Pops has done A LOT in my life since Europe, but this new mentality and presence of peace is one of the coolest. Are you more of a planner/worrier or more spontaneous/go with the flow? Either way, I would love to be lifting you up to experience more peace and less stress in your life. If that's something your digging, drop a comment or 🙌🏼 below! I love y'all. PS yep my NYC living friendz are the cutest✨
»Just a little reminder for your Thursday that, no matter what you're facing or working toward today, you are a beauty inside and out and you've got this! Today I'm bouncing back from a cold and switching between my two remote jobs as an Event Project Manager and Director of Technology Experience (what the what!) and am now headed out to record episode 003 of #wildheartswithgennean and y'all life is crazy but so good! Sometimes we just the reminder that were capable of getting after the things on our hearts, ya feel me? So what are those things for you? And how are you pursuing them today? I'm rooting for you! Don't let fear or doubt get in your way... and don't worry about anything or anyone else around you. Just do it, because you can! ✨
» Wherever you are, be all there. It's a quote I've loved for years, and I recently realized that I think I love it so much because, well, I'm so bad at it. I'm a dreamer at heart and can easily so much time in my head that I miss what's right in front of me. Yeah, I'm not great at being fully present where I am, but I WANT to be... and I'm fairly certain I'm not the only one. 002: THE ART OF BEING PRESENT On the newest episode of #wildheartswithgennean, I'm sitting down with my long time friend Sara to chat about the art of being present, especially in such a digital and distracted age. We touch on the enneagram, stories from high school, and, most importantly, how to be present in your space — both geographically and relationally — and we get real about the challenges that can come with doing so! TUNE IN! SUBSCRIBE! RATE + REVIEW!🎙️ iTunes link in profile! 🎧 Also available on Spotify and Google Play✨