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Hola! Welcome to my digital world. My name is Lydia and I’m a media professional who is passionate about storytelling and making things happen. If you want to collaborate, this is the perfect space to connect!

“Irresponsible talk makes a real mess of things. But a reliable reporter is a healing presence.” -Proverbs 13:17 (MSG Version)

lydiatblanco

Poet living life as a media professional
Proverbs 13:17
Host of @thegetmylifetour pod
Creator of @SincereVisions_®
Currently @BlackEnterprise
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5 years ago, I launched @sincerevisions_ during one of the most difficult times in my life on 12/13/14. And for the last 3 1/2 years, I’ve put it on the back burner pursuing my career here in NYC. I think it’s time to get back to the basics on purpose.

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Being shot by @bryonsummers is monumental. His style, eye, passion and expertise is unmatched.⁣
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I’ve always been fascinated by photography and the stories that pictures tell. Not to mention, my love for black photographers across the diaspora.⁣
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Very seldom do we get to experience what it’s like to be behind the scenes and on the set of the shoot. That’s where our imagination comes in—until we get to have that moment. On set, there are many conversations; smiles; moments of silence; pause; and movement that takes place.⁣
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During the process of taking this photo, I knew that while being still and focusing on the light being absorbed with my eyes closed--a moment more powerful than I imagined was being created. I just had to wait for the image to be developed.⁣
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This #WithLoveLydiaWednesday I want to encourage you to wait for the image of your next moment to be fully developed before you ask The Most High to see it.⁣
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P.S. Support your homies in real life.⁣

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There are those who say that they care..and there are those who actually do. Francine does. And, she is a doer and keeper of her word.⁣
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In conversation with someone, @francineparham told them, “This girl (me, Lydia) used to run around @columbiajournalism with a baseball cap and sneakers on getting things done. Look at her now.” ⁣
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I stood there awkwardly reflecting on my journey as she spoke warmly about my work and accomplishments. I am low-key shy and am not one for humble bragging...But, what I relearned in that moment was to lean into love and support. I’m being called to a higher level of discernment at this point in my career.⁣
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Not everyone spectating is rooting for me.⁣
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Francine, thank you for being who you are me and for that work that you are doing to advance professional women.

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As I gear up to spend my 6th holiday in NYC away from family, I decided to share some of the ways that I get through the season on the latest episode of @TheGetMyLifeTour. ⁣
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Let me tell you something, it isn’t easy, but making it through each one puts what is important into perspective.⁣ ⁣ 'Tis the season for a range of emotions associated with the holidays. For many people, this time of year is filled with lots of love and spent with love-ones. For others, the holidays are reminiscent of memories that are hard to bear.⁣ ⁣

And if you’re anything like me, you’ve learned to deal with both sides of the spectrum so that you can make the most of the holidays—even when you have to spend them by yourself. ⁣
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On this stop of #TheGetMyLifeTour, tune in as I discuss being the joy that you need this season.

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