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How Many TV Subscriptions do you Have?
September 14, 2019ByDevon HerreraUpdated: Sep 15, 2019 A recent question to the currently small audience (1400 people) read as follows: do you have 1-2 television subscriptions, or 3+? It’s…Read more

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Eliminating Foods from your Diet
September 19, 2019ByDevon HerreraAlright, alright, alright – blog post number two, let’s do this. If you follow my Instagram page, you already know I’m very excited to delve…Read more

Mental Health
Have You or a Loved One Suffered from Substance Abuse / Addiction?
September 22, 2019ByDevon HerreraOn to blog post number three, which I’m beyond excited about. I think I said I was super excited to write the last one, which…Read more

Mental Health
Do You Even Meditate?
September 25, 2019ByDevon HerreraMeditation is such a buzz word – it’s like kombucha – it’s become so hip to say you practice… and honestly, it is cool, but…Read more

Mental Health
The Onslaught of Anxiety
September 29, 2019ByDevon HerreraHello there and happy (I hope) Sunday. I just turned my TV off as I’m about football’d out for the day – I’m losing in…Read more

Physical Health
I Can See the (Phone) Light
October 2, 2019ByDevon HerreraHello there – Welcome to blog post number six. At what point do I stop announcing the number and just jump right in? You know…Read more

Physical Health
Who Cares About Your Health
October 6, 2019ByDevon HerreraAs promised, I’ll keep announcing the post we’re on until we pass the tenth… and even after that, there’s no guarantees. So, welcome in, post…Read more

Mental Health
Mental Health All By Yourself
October 9, 2019ByDevon HerreraPOST NUMBER EIGHT – FEELING GREAT. I’ve been in the rhyming mood lately… I’m sure it’ll simmer soon enough. To begin, I want to say…Read more

Mental Health
Mental Health? More Like Mental Hell
October 13, 2019ByDevon HerreraI sit here and stare at the screen, convinced I don’t have the right words to describe my mom. Amazing? No, too generic… Supportive doesn’t…Read more

Pursuing Your Passion
Hello, Purpose, Are You There?
October 16, 2019ByDevon HerreraHere we are, at post number ten. I feel drawn to make it great – make it mean something, not that I wanted the other…Read more

Pursuing Your Passion
Following Your Passion
October 20, 2019ByDevon HerreraIn high school, I was voted most likely to… actually, I can’t recall what it was, because someone still has my senior year book. Remember…Read more

Interviews
Talk To Me About Your Childhood
October 23, 2019ByDevon HerreraThere’s no need for an introduction this time – you’re falling right into my interview! I sit across from my sister – she’s wearing her…Read more

Perserverance
Just Show Me Love
October 27, 2019ByDevon HerreraI’m sitting outside as I type this, closing my eyes as I feel the mild temperature’d wind against my face, hearing the whisk of cars…Read more

Relationships
Wait… How Do I Relationship?
October 30, 2019ByDevon HerreraRarely does something so powerfully resonate or explain something I, myself, haven’t been able to put into words. I was watching Fosse Verdon the other…Read more

Relationships
This Relationship Doesn’t Fit
November 3, 2019ByDevon Herrera“Freeing yourself was one thing, claiming ownership of that freed self was another.” -Toni Morrison When Devon asked me to share the story of my…Read more
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Here’s My Barbie – Wanna Be Friends?
November 6, 2019ByDevon HerreraJust so you all know, I put A LOT of pressure on myself when starting these blogs… do I jump in with a sweet ‘hey…Read more

Perserverance
Show Me The American Dream
November 10, 2019ByDevon HerreraHi guys! My name is Denisse Thomas. I am 27 years old and I was born in Manila which is the capital of the Philippines;…Read more

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Hello, Beautiful
November 13, 2019ByDevon HerreraFinally, the opportunity has presented itself and I will try my hand at beauty blogging, though, maybe those girls (and guys) review products more or…Read more

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What Does Beauty Mean to You?
November 17, 2019ByDevon HerreraAs you may know, this week, we’ve been discussing beauty; I thought Jenna would be the perfect writer for this topic, as she’s performed for…Read more

Perserverance
A Letter to Him
November 20, 2019ByDevon HerreraParenting… what do I know about parenting? Short answer… nothing, which is why I’m not going to dive into a post about my experience on…Read more

Perserverance
Am I Parenting Right?
November 24, 2019ByDevon HerreraFirst, let me start by saying this is one of the most refreshing reads about pregnancy and parenting I’ve ever consumed, not that I’m sitting…Read more

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It’s Thanksgiving – What Are You Grateful For?
November 27, 2019ByDevon HerreraIt’s Thanksgiving, which largely means expressing thanks for that which you’re grateful. I know most of my posts have been in story form, but I…Read more

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We Are FAMILY
December 1, 2019ByDevon HerreraLife is beautiful when you can share it with those you love. Grateful doesn’t begin to describe how I feel, being able to collaborate with…Read more

Perserverance
What Does Masculinity Look Like To You?
December 4, 2019ByDevon HerreraThis week’s topic: Toxic Masculinity Typically when I start a blog post, I have a general idea of what I want to cover. Tonight, however,…Read more

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Come On, Boys, Let’s Go On A Journey
December 8, 2019ByDevon HerreraI’m beyond honored to have connected with a company that is redefining what it means to be a man. This is my first post from…Read more

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Nature vs. Nurture
December 11, 2019ByDevon HerreraListen to the Audio Version Instead: Nature vs. NurtureI love when an idea just comes to me, clear as day; it’s like the universe taps…Read more

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What Side Are You On?
December 15, 2019ByDevon HerreraTen days until Christmas! Saying ‘time goes by so fast’ feels like something I would’ve rolled my eyes at when I was twelve, but damn,…Read more

Relationships
Romantic Encounters of the Devon Kind
December 18, 2019ByDevon HerreraListen to the Audio Version Instead: Romantic Encounters of the Devon KindAllow me to bring you into the world of a young Devon… if you’ve…Read more

Relationships
Thank You, Next
December 22, 2019ByDevon HerreraHello, readers. My name is Evann Harrison, formerly Evann Cook, and even more formerly Evann Clucas. You read it right – I am a divorce’…Read more

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It’s The Most Wonderful Time of The Year
December 25, 2019ByDevon HerreraMerry Christmas, everybody! My name is Mallory Morganelli-Munoz, I am 32 and born in Anaheim California, but I did most of my growing up in…Read more

Pursuing Your Passion
New Year, New Brunch
December 29, 2019ByDevon HerreraMy name is Catie Menke. I am a 32 year old South Dakota native now living in Phoenix for the last 6 years. As we…Read more

Perserverance
2020
December 31, 2019ByDevon HerreraListen to the Audio Version Instead: 2020You know when you repeat a word so many times it starts to lose its meaning? Try ‘spoon’… after…Read more

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Devon Herrera & The Order of Entertainment
January 8, 2020ByDevon HerreraListen to the Audio Version Instead: Devon Herrera & The Order of EntertainmentOkay… I tend to overthink my first line – especially with a topic…Read more

Pursuing Your Passion
Witchcraft & Firebirds & Belief & Matt Damon
January 12, 2020ByDevon HerreraThis began as a story about who I am, but as I continued to write it, it turned into a story of who I’ve become,…Read more

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Let’s Take a Trip
January 15, 2020ByDevon HerreraListen to the Audio Version Instead: Let’s Take a TripThe cold air pierced the skin on my face as I reached up to close the…Read more

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Once Upon A Time In…
January 19, 2020ByDevon HerreraMy name is Mikyla Harter, I’m 25 years old and I grew up in Tucson, AZ. My immediate family, which consisted of me, my mom,…Read more

Mental Health
From Rosy Cheeks To Crows Feet
January 22, 2020ByDevon HerreraListen to the Audio Version Instead: From Rosy Cheeks to Crows FeetFrom a young age, maybe seven years old, I realized how quickly I wanted…Read more

Perserverance
This is 30
January 26, 2020ByDevon HerreraMy name is Leah and will be turning 30 two days after this comes out. I was born in Florida and moved to Prescott, AZ…Read more

Physical Health
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
January 29, 2020ByDevon HerreraListen to the Audio Version Instead: Girls Just Wanna Have FunBefore I start this piece, I want to take a moment to recognize the loss…Read more

Physical Health
Movement Is The Medicine
February 2, 2020ByDevon HerreraMy name is Layla Halenka and I was born in Phoenix, Arizona. I am 32 years old and married with three beautiful girls. I have…Read more

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Lani And The Dandelion
February 5, 2020ByDevon Herrera“Mom, what are you doing?” Lani asked as she poked down on her mother’s straight back, which donned a beige-colored tank top. London rose from…Read more

Interviews
I’m Home
February 9, 2020ByDevon HerreraWelcome, everyone. To my second face to face interview for Coffee With A Question. Caitlin Teich – a strong, beautiful, talented, driven (did I mention…Read more

Perserverance
Fear Factor
February 13, 2020ByDevon HerreraListen to the Audio Version Instead: Fear FactorYou know that feeling, when the bottom of your stomach starts to gurgle and somersault? When your armpits…Read more

Mental Health
I Am Addicted to Fear
February 16, 2020ByDevon HerreraHey, my name is David and I am addicted to fear. Allow me to preamble my introduction by saying that I have actively been avoiding…Read more

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Food Is Life & It’s Ivory’s Birthday
February 19, 2020ByDevon HerreraListen to the Audio Version Instead: Food is Life & It’s Ivory’s BirthdayFOOD – Wow. What a broad topic with so many potential paths to…Read more

Mental Health
Remove The Damn Mirror
February 23, 2020ByDevon HerreraMy name is Lysa Page and I live with an eating disorder (currently in remission). I am 53 and was born in New Hampshire; I…Read more

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Start Me Up
February 26, 2020ByDevon HerreraListen to the Audio Version Instead: Start Me Up“Damn it. Piece of shit!” she shouted at her dirty black steering wheel, turning the key for…Read more

Mental Health
A Masterpiece and a Work In Progress
March 1, 2020ByDevon HerreraFor many, the thought of self-care sparks images of bubble baths, face masks and “treat yo self” memes. While the images conjured may be accurate,…Read more

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Send Me Up
March 5, 2020ByDevon HerreraSadie sat in silence and closed her eyes in an effort to stop the world from spinning. She could picture Amy’s forehead plunked down into…Read more

Pursuing Your Passion
ROAR
March 8, 2020ByDevon HerreraHi everyone, My name is Mandy Mellencamp (I’ve been married for four years but haven’t changed my name yet). I’m 29 years old – born…Read more
