I’m Courtney Racquel Rhodes, a curious, creative and authentic soul journeying through my life.

I’m Courtney Racquel Rhodes, a curious, creative and authentic soul journeying through my life committed to being happy, fulfilled and compassionate while living and sharing my truth. I’m the wife of an incredibly smart, charming and supportive husband, mother to a special unicorn attending Syracuse University and entrepreneur at CourtneyRRhodes.com and Urbanity Communications. On my better days, I’m a force to be reckoned with, and at my worst, I’m a hot mess. I was born with a blood disease th...

I’m Courtney Racquel Rhodes, a curious, creative and authentic soul journeying through my life committed to being happy, fulfilled and compassionate while living and sharing my truth. I’m the wife of an incredibly smart, charming and supportive husband, mother to a special unicorn attending Syracuse University and entrepreneur at CourtneyRRhodes.com and Urbanity Communications. On my better days, I’m a force to be reckoned with, and at my worst, I’m a hot mess. I was born with a blood disease that challenges me from time to time. I’m certainly not defined by it or the other adversities I’ve faced in my life, but it has a significant impact on how I view life and the mark I’m striving to make in the world. Actually, it’s quite the contrary, I feel my path is to an extent pre-destined for me, so that I, in all my curiosity about human nature, the intent and possibilities inherent in people, and my obsession with beautiful places and things, could unfold in its perfectly authentic way. I’ve always felt challenged to discover, embrace and protect my authentic self at any moment, in hopes that that courage would feed my soul, and inspire others somehow along the way. I love embracing my personal style and using my style sense as an expression of my emotions and a celebration of my life. I consider myself a lifetime student of the arts & humanity, new ideas and the pursuit of happiness. Here at The Brandista Guide, I share my fashion sense (Fashion), beauty tips and regimens (Beauty), and offer a sneak peek into my lifestyle and life (Lifestyle & #BrandistaLife).