I'M TURNING 35!

Adriana Carrig, founder and CEO of Little Words Project, believes the words you say to yourself matter.

- Christa Lee

From enduring childhood bullying to navigating F a competitive industry as an entrepreneur, Adriana once struggled with feelings of otherness. "I was often made to feel like I didn't belong," she says.

These experiences inspire her mission to create beaded bracelets featuring words or W phrases that serve as daily reminders of self-love and resilience.

"I want people to recognize the power they carry within themselves with the help of my bracelets," she says.

"If this jewelry can empower others, embolden their journeys, and remind them that they can overcome life's challenges, I've accomplished my goal."

Life lessons

The past few years, especially as a mom of two young kids, have taught me the importance of letting go of control. Sometimes you have to embrace where you land, give yourself grace, pivot, and keep moving forward even when things don't go as planned.

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