Authenticity: Blazing Your Own Trail

By Jade Velasquez, LVT

In my Mic Drop I want to talk a bit about the journey to authenticity. We hear a lot about how authenticity is an asset in the workplace and our lives. I believe that authenticity is something that we may never perfect. It is something that may bring us heartache, questions and make us look at ourselves and the people around us. Being authentic may mean that we make enemies, have to take the hard road, or speak out when all we want to do is run away screaming. Being authentic will find you your tribe. It will help you discover who you are as an individual and what that means to others. Authenticity means being vulnerable. Taking a look in the mirror and being conscious of your actions, behaviors and decisions. Authenticity will make people uncomfortable, including yourself. But on this journey, we have the opportunity to learn about ourselves and others. 

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jade is a licensed technician of 9 years who lives in Port Orchard, Wash. She enjoys emergency and critical cases, dentistry and creating a bond with her clients and team. During her off time she is busy keeping up with her two crazy Basenjis!