About Me

Hi! I’m Clarrisa, welcome! While this blog is fairly new, I did blog in the past too (fail!). I’m trying it out again mainly because I really enjoy writing, learning, and connecting with other like-minded women who are looking to improve their lives.

And my biggest reasons for blogging and building a business online? I’ve always wanted to be a Mom. (I am very lucky to have lots of nephews and nieces to spoil though!) But it’s the focus in my life right now, to prepare with my husband to be able to adopt. Ya’ll probably know that costs a ton of money right? Plus, if I’m able to become successful doing this, I’ll be able to be a stay-at-home Mom!

I’m newlywed too, to the best man I’ve ever known. And that’s an adventure in and of itself- learning how to be a wife! But it’s looking like my body isn’t going to cooperate at this point in my life, so adoption is hopefully on the horizon for us!

And that’s my dream job– to be at home with a family, while also being able to be my own boss and run my own business. That is what success looks like to me.

I have been running an Etsy shop since 2011- IsaLeeDesigns (a little play on my name). There was this one summer where I got laid off and in my boredom and desperation, decided to teach myself how to sew! If you’re interested, you can read more about that through the link below.

“How I Started Sewing & Opened an Etsy Shop”

I’ve been extremely fortunate to have had real success doing that on the side, while also maintaining a full-time job. However, this past year, the focus on building a family has become my paramount priority, so I’ve been looking for other ways to earn an income to work toward that goal.

So that is my main reason for starting this blog, it’s why I’m here. And I have a lot of education and experience and probably way too many life lessons for my age- so I thought this would also be a good forum to share that and hopefully help and inspire others too!

My intention is to blog for women who are looking for motivation or inspiration or help in achieving their own goals in life. Because you better believe I’m still working on a bunch of my own! So if that describes you, I hope you’ll join me along this new journey I’m taking.

To give a little background on the name of my blog- the story is that one day years ago (in my mid 20’s), I was hanging out with my (then) boyfriend. I don’t even remember what it was, but I wanted to do something right at a specific moment, and my partner said to me, “Nah, I don’t feel like it, we’ll do that later”. To which I responded with, “Awwww! No, cause Later Means Never!”

We thought it was pretty funny at the time, and that saying has remained a joke between us, especially whenever I’m impatient about something, which happens quite regularly.

But, I’ve also come to see it in a slightly different light now, I’ve fine-tuned my theory from when I first said it back in 2000. And it’s based on life experiences, and from the many mistakes I’ve made, as well as the successes that I’ve had.

What it means to me now is that I have to, need to, take advantage of “today”! The present moment, when you’re thinking about a goal or intention that you have. Because I’ve learned that it’s important to take action when you have the courage, or the motivation- and to just do it, act on it, make it happen! The “it” being whatever it is you want in your life that will make it better, happier, healthier, or more full of joy.

That’s not to say that I think you shouldn’t plan, or prepare, or don’t be wise and ultimately end up doing yourself damage or harm by “acting now”. But quite the opposite! I’m all about organization Please do plan- prepare- and be intentional- and I’m here to help you do that if possible.

What I mean is whether your “it” is to learn a new skill, start a new hobby or your own business, or go somewhere you’ve never been, or try something you’ve never tried– if you really want it, you’ve got to believe that you can do it and start going for it! Or at the very least, start working toward it a little every day.

Why? Because life is too short– and time goes by so quickly. You are meant for growth, to overcome challenges, to learn, to make an effort, to prosper, and to conquer!

My focus will mainly be toward “beginners”– anyone who wants to start an online business, get their life organized, improve your well-being, get healthy or lose weight, and/or get out of debt and start saving money. These are all the things that I’m currently or will soon be working on.

I hope you will learn with me, and also teach me what you know! I just want to help you become empowered to accomplish- like I recently have been.

So, again, I hope you’ll join me on this journey– sign up to my email list to get posts that won’t be published anywhere else, and you’ll get notified of new resources and tools first! You can also bookmark me, and follow me on Instagram and Pinterest. Please feel free to browse the Categories here, read the posts, and take advantage of all the resources I have and will continue to provide to you. Get to learning girl!

Because you never know how much time you have to do what you want– so let’s start now!

Because, Later Means Never– don’t let your goals be never!