About Living Me Authentically
Hi, I'm Christie.
I'm a mom, an entrepreneur, a lifelong learner, and someone who's still figuring life out one honest conversation at a time. I'm also the founder of Living Me Authentically.
Like many people, I've lived through chapters that completely changed me.
I've navigated self-doubt, people-pleasing, heartbreak, divorce, motherhood, rebuilding my confidence, and the ongoing journey of discovering who I truly am. I've had to find my voice, stand up for myself, and learn that sometimes doing the right thing isn't the easiest thing.
No matter what chapter I've been living, one lesson has continued to find me:
Authenticity isn't a destination—it's a daily choice.
Some days it feels empowering.
Some days it's uncomfortable.
And some days, if I'm being completely honest, it's exhausting.
But it's always worth choosing.
Why I Created Living Me Authentically
For years, I searched for answers everywhere outside of myself.
Courses.
Books.
Countless conversations.
Certifications.
Retreats.
Ceremonies.
Healing modalities.
I was genuinely fascinated by understanding people, relationships, healing, and personal growth. Every experience taught me something valuable, and I'm grateful for each one.
But eventually I realized that learning wasn't enough.
Knowledge doesn't change your life.
Living it does.
The greatest lessons haven't come from a classroom. They've come from everyday life. They've come through relationships, difficult conversations, setting boundaries, making mistakes, beginning again, and choosing to show up as myself, even when it's uncomfortable.
That realization became the foundation for Living Me Authentically.
More Than Apparel
I believe clothing can be more than something we wear.
I believe it can become a daily reminder.
A reminder to choose courage over fear.
To honour your healing.
To embrace change.
To set healthy boundaries.
To celebrate progress instead of chasing perfection.
Every design is created with intention because sometimes the words we need most are the ones we see every day.
Living Me Authentically isn't simply about hoodies.
It's about creating a space where people feel seen, encouraged, and reminded that they're not alone. A place where authenticity is celebrated, growth is welcomed, and healing is embraced—one honest conversation at a time.
Where I Am Today
If you've found your way here, I want you to know something.
I'm not writing from the finish line.
I'm still learning.
I'm still healing.
I'm still discovering new parts of myself.
And I have a feeling I always will be.
Today, my greatest teacher isn't another course or certification.
It's relationships.
It's learning how to communicate more honestly, love more openly, receive feedback without losing myself, honour my boundaries with compassion, and integrate everything I've spent years learning into everyday life.
That, to me, is what living authentically looks like.
Not perfection.
Practice.
My Hope for You
Whether you're navigating a life transition, rebuilding your confidence, discovering your voice, healing from your past, or simply learning to choose yourself, I hope you find something here that reminds you you're not alone.
I hope every journal entry, every conversation, and every piece of apparel reminds you to trust yourself a little more.
To choose authenticity over approval.
To embrace your growth with compassion.
To remember that becoming yourself is one of the bravest things you'll ever do.
And if you're still figuring it out...
So am I.
Maybe that's the point.
We don't have to walk this journey alone.
My Background
Over the years, I've immersed myself in learning about personal growth, healing, and human connection. My background includes training in Psychodynamic Somatic Life Coaching, Reiki, Breathwork, Yoga Nidra, and other healing modalities.
Each experience has shaped the way I understand growth, but my greatest teacher has always been life itself. Parenting, relationships, heartbreak, challenges, and the ordinary moments in between have taught me that healing isn't about collecting more knowledge—it's about having the courage to live what you already know.
We're all works in progress—and I wouldn't have it any other way.
With gratitude,
Christie Dawn
Writer. Creator. Lifelong student of authenticity.