Goodbye, July…and hello, August!
I can’t believe another month has come and gone. July was filled with adventures, interviews, community events, travel, and opportunities to connect with so many amazing people. Every experience reminded me why I love telling stories, exploring new places, and encouraging others to chase their dreams.
As we step into August, I’m choosing to focus on growth, gratitude, consistency, self-love, and new adventures. This month is another opportunity to become the best version of ourselves—and we’re one step closer to my favorite season…Fall! 🍂
🌿 August 2026: Check In With Me Challenge
This month, I’m inviting everyone to join me for the Check In With Me Challenge!
🌿 A 31-Day Self-Love & Adventure Challenge
One Photo. One Moment. One Check-In.
Life moves fast, and we often forget to pause and appreciate where we are in the moment. Throughout August, let’s slow down, explore, practice self-love, and reconnect with ourselves—one day at a time.
Each day features a different theme. Simply take one photo that represents the daily prompt and spend a few moments reflecting on what it means to you. Your photo can be beautiful, funny, peaceful, adventurous, or completely unique. There are no perfect pictures—only meaningful moments.
Remember: This challenge isn’t about creating the perfect photo. It’s about creating meaningful memories, celebrating your journey, practicing gratitude, and checking in with yourself.
I hope you’ll participate throughout the month! Share your daily photos, invite your family and friends to join, and let’s encourage one another every step of the way.
Because every moment matters…and so do you.
🎙️ 100 Voices. 100 Stories.
One of the projects closest to my heart is 100 Voices. 100 Stories.
I truly believe that everyone has a story worth telling. Every conversation teaches us something, inspires us, and reminds us that we’re more connected than we realize.
Thank you to everyone who has watched an episode, listened to the podcast, subscribed, shared it with others, or trusted me enough to tell your story. Your support means everything.
I’d love for you to subscribe and follow along as we continue sharing incredible stories.
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@whereitbegins?si=MnqpmdTuaj8o-aoW
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0XXBahkEAb3Z4zoSSkwx68
🎉 100 Georgia Live Events
If you’ve been following Cece in the City, you already know I love getting out into the community!
My 100 Georgia Live Events series is all about discovering the best festivals, concerts, attractions, restaurants, local businesses, and hidden gems across Georgia.
Whether you’re looking for weekend inspiration or planning your next adventure, I hope you’ll come along for the ride.
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ceceinthecity?si=5FiJduxTl0ifnB38
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5JIQaXjMxern1UIQlo6yEh?si=DJi2b2CQTkeiEifUSWZimg&utm_source=copy-link
🕯️ Candlelight Conversations with Cece
Sometimes we all need a little encouragement.
Candlelight Conversations with Cece was created to inspire hope, faith, healing, and meaningful conversations that remind us we aren’t alone.
If you need motivation or simply want to hear uplifting stories, I’d love for you to tune in.
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@candlelightconversation?si=EKcXMNTw0R3wFfME
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5xRvifqSumeBJUbPwbqdro?si=taof9SWIRvyEagDSgVCClQ&utm_source=copy-link
💌 Join Cece’s City Letters
Have you signed up for Cece’s City Letters yet?
It’s more than a newsletter—it’s a little happy mail filled with travel stories, postcards, behind-the-scenes moments, inspiration, book recommendations, and everything happening in my world.
I’d love for you to be part of the journey!
📖 Have You Grabbed My Poetry Book?
Publishing Poems of Passion & Purpose has been one of the greatest blessings of my life.
Every poem comes from my heart and reflects hope, healing, faith, purpose, and life’s journey. My hope is that you’ll find encouragement and maybe even see a little of yourself within its pages.
✨ Get your copy here:
Thank you to everyone who has purchased a copy, left a review, or shared it with a friend. Your support truly means the world to me.
✈️ The Journey Continues…
The adventures are just getting started!
I’ll continue exploring Georgia through my 100 Georgia Live Events series while also working toward my 50 States Challenge—discovering new places, meeting inspiring people, and sharing stories from every stop along the way.
There is so much more ahead, and I can’t wait to bring you along.
❤️ Thank You for Being Part of My Journey
Thank you for supporting my blogs, podcasts, magazine, YouTube channels, books, travels, interviews, and every dream I’ve been blessed to pursue.
Whether you’ve watched a video, listened to a podcast, read a blog, attended an event, purchased my poetry book, or simply encouraged me with a kind word—you’ve helped make this journey possible.
August is here, and I’m excited for everything this new month will bring. Let’s continue growing, exploring, supporting one another, and creating memories together.
Before we know it, my favorite season will be here…Fall! 🍂
Here’s to a month filled with purpose, adventure, self-love, gratitude, and new beginnings.
Goodbye, July. Hello, August. Let’s make it an amazing month together! 💚
