Today we’d like to introduce you to Shylah Eades.
Shylah, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
I recently launched Shylah May in December ’17 with the intent to help inspire balance in the everyday life of women. Shylah May is a lifestyle blog showcasing healthy and nutritious recipes, fashion tips, beauty tricks and killer workouts to help women love their body and sharpen their mind.
Four years ago, I started my journey to health because I was inspired by other healthy lifestyle bloggers. All of their tips and tricks made me immediately want to help others, as much as they helped me. However, I had to learn, absorb and live through various obstacles before I was able to start helping others. Those obstacles brought me to where I am now, 4 years later.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc. – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
Oh my goodness, no! It has not been smooth, but I definitely believe the bumps and struggles gave me more of a purpose to launch Shylah May. The reason it took me 4 years to launch a health and lifestyle blog was that I went through a lot of health issues of my own in which I explain on my blog, in my health series. I definitely believe everything happens for a reason because I’ve learned SO much more about healthy eating, working out, mental health and balance from my struggles with my health.
The biggest advice I have for other women just starting their journey is to be true to you. Don’t change who you are to please others. I keep it very real on my blog; I’m honest, I’m raw and because of that, I’m relatable. I’m unapologetically myself, which I believe is super important. It not only keeps my content different from everyone else, but it also allows me to connect with my readers and followers on a deeper level.
So, as you know, we’re impressed with Shylah May – tell our readers more, for example, what you’re most proud of as a company and what sets you apart from others.
I run a lifestyle blog and Instagram called Shylah May. I post every Wednesday on my blog and have a monthly newsletter about everything wellness, nutrition, fitness, fashion, etc. I’m an ISSA specialist in Fitness and Nutrition so I’m definitely known for being the go-to for anything health-related!
I’m very proud of how open and honest my brand is. My purpose is to help other women find their confidence and love for themselves and I truly believe Shylah May has created a comforting and welcoming community for that. It’s only me behind the brand and it can be hard at times to manage it all! But I love every second of it, especially when you hear your story has helped another person.
I think what sets Shylah May from other blogs is that I don’t pretend I live a perfect life. Yeah, my blog has some pretty pictures, but I also show the other side. The side that most people don’t know. It’s hard these days to scroll through Instagram and see every model’s perfect life. You can’t help but wish for that, but what you really don’t know is what they are hiding. I want to utilize my platform to help change someone’s life for the better and not for the worst.
Who have you been inspired by?
Oh my gosh, there is so many! I would say my Mom for sure, my sister Karly, my babes Meaghan, Sam and Danika and many more! They are all so selfless and supportive. They all want nothing but the best for everyone in their lives. You definitely need a group of women that have your back and don’t break you down mentally or physically. I have so much love in my heart for these women. I think a couple of common traits among all of the women is that they exude confidence, they are all go-getters, they are all SO sweet and they all live life with passion, compassion and purpose.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.ShylahMay.com
- Phone: 760-613-7812
- Email: shylah@shylahmay.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shylahmay/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShylahMay/
Image Credit:
Danika Miller, Shireen Jasmina, Shelly Fingerlin
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