The Taylorisms

Most painfully, missing your kids bedtime 💤, having to sneak into their room while they’re almost in REM sleep to whisper, “goodnight, I love you,”...

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Vegan Pumpkin Coffee Cake

October 17, 2021

by Taylor M. Rysdon

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This vegan pumpkin coffee cake recipe can be quickly put together and is loved by all. Don’t miss a chance to make this for the...

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Fueled by Faith — Ep. 11 A Conversation with Neha from Peanut Palate

October 16, 2021

by Taylor M. Rysdon

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"I'm Indian, my parents are from India. There, cows are very much sacred, so many people are actually vegetarian. Much of my family members, including...

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Tiny footprints and long hallways

October 5, 2021

by Taylor M. Rysdon

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And here we are, enrolled in local “school” (daycare), continuing our parenting story from the days where he relied on us to provide his next...

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Let your light shine

September 27, 2021

by Taylor M. Rysdon

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You’ve managed to convince yourself that your light won’t be nearly bright enough to illuminate a room, let alone bring joy to someone else, or...

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UNQUALIFIED

September 7, 2021

by Taylor M. Rysdon

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Then, I realize that if I just keep pressing forward, God will do the hard work of showing and reminding me of how qualified I...

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Vegan Chocolate Chip Peanut butter Oatmeal Cookies

August 23, 2021

by Taylor M. Rysdon

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These peanut butter chocolate chip vegan cookies are becoming my family's favorite cookies. Please try them and let me know what you think!

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🍋 EASY VEGAN LEMON SUGAR COOKIES

August 18, 2021

by Taylor M. Rysdon

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Recipe details: SERVINGS | 24 SERVINGS PREP | 10 MINUTES COOK | 12-18 MINUTES TOTAL TIME | 30 MINUTES 🍋 LETS TALK LEMON COOKIES! If...

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Perfectionism — The Thief of Joy

August 16, 2021

by Taylor M. Rysdon

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Being a perfectionist has robbed me of my joy. Not just in this season of life, but every season that came before it.

Fueled by Faith Series

Fueled by Faith — Ep. 10 A Conversation with Jennifer from the Aquafaba Test Kitchen

August 10, 2021

by Taylor M. Rysdon

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"I am one of four sisters so I am naturally a caregiver at heart, I love to care for others so I think that's where...

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Easy Vegan Avocado Brownies

August 4, 2021

by Taylor M. Rysdon

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This vegan avocado brownie recipe is decadent and easy to make with your kids. Have a second helping without the guilt - since the ingredients...

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Fueled by Faith — Ep. 9 A Conversation with Registered Dietician, Carol Aguirre

July 31, 2021

by Taylor M. Rysdon

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"Yeah, so since I was overweight for many years, and had tried going vegan with initially losing the weight but doing it all wrong, becoming...

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Fueled by Faith — Ep. 8 A Conversation with Yours Truly

July 30, 2021

by Taylor M. Rysdon

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"My former blog, The Gift of Mastery, was all about my journey of self, when I started that blog. I was working at Disney and...

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Navigating the Big Waves

July 23, 2021

by Taylor M. Rysdon

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Thank you all for the love and support⁣ throughout my journey these last four weeks or so. I’ve received so much encouragement and sweet messages...

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Quick Thoughts: Thursday Motivation

July 8, 2021

by Taylor M. Rysdon

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Please don’t forget to show up and do what’s AUTHENTIC to you. 🤓 The world will have you thinking that the guardrails (processes and guidelines)...

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We’re all playing a role

July 6, 2021

by Taylor M. Rysdon

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🌻How you (and me) choose to show up matters. We’ve been watching the show @nbcmanifest on Netflix and it’s really been the perfect reminder I...

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It’s just a matter of time

July 3, 2021

by Taylor M. Rysdon

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It’s just a matter of time. 🌻 Happy Saturday Friends, I hope your week was filled with joy. I can’t believe we’re more than halfway...

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Fueled by Faith — Ep. 7 A Conversation with Coach Ashley

June 23, 2021

by Taylor M. Rysdon

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"If you would've told me four years ago that I'd be doing this, I would've told you that you were crazy. My dream was to...

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Fueled by Faith — Ep. 6 A Conversation with Amanda Marie Vieira

June 12, 2021

by Taylor M. Rysdon

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"In 2016, my uncle battled with cancer at the young age of 50, and he attempted to repair years of poor eating habits with a...

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Fueled by Faith — Ep. 5 A Conversation with Michelle Jackson

June 8, 2021

by Taylor M. Rysdon

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...I don't remember myself without trauma, it's hard to identify myself without the trauma. I was told I was a very introspective child, who often...

Recipes

Quick Vegan Breakfast Muffins

May 30, 2021

by Taylor M. Rysdon

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✨ Ingredients: 2/3 c. Almond milk1 TB. Baking power1/4 c. Vegetable oil1/4 c. Maple syrup1 t. Cinnamon1 t. Ginger1/4 c. Cane sugar1/4 c. Applesauce1/2 c....

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Fueled by Faith — Ep. 4 A Conversation with Kim Fitzpatrick

May 19, 2021

by Taylor M. Rysdon

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"I've always had a passion for helping people improve their quality of life. My vision is to support other women in all aspects of their...

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Confirmation

May 12, 2021

by Taylor M. Rysdon

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When you reflect on your life, what themes do you see? I’m still unpacking mine, but will share once I better understand what God is...

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Fueled by Faith — Ep. 3 A Conversation with Bianca Topham

May 5, 2021

by Taylor M. Rysdon

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"I want to help individuals experiencing burnout and unfulfillment achieve more energy and a healthier life balance through my holistic 1:1 coaching." — Bianca Topham

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Fueled by Faith — Ep. 2, A Conversation with Maria Aponte

April 29, 2021

by Taylor M. Rysdon

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"." — Maria Aponte

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You are FINE Dining

April 22, 2021

by Taylor M. Rysdon

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As women, there’s a lot expected of us. But it’s time we remember that we are fine dining. Like a fine dining experience, let’s take...

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…Positive (+)

April 4, 2021

by Taylor M. Rysdon

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Thoughts from late November 2020 There’s so much noise. Covid kills you. Wear a mask. You’ll have shortness of breathing. You can get it from...

Fueled by Faith Series

Fueled by Faith — Ep. 1, A Conversation with Haley Jordan

March 24, 2021

by Taylor M. Rysdon

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"My childhood, we kind of ate what was on hand. Money was always up and down with us. We ate a lot of items loaded...

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Vegan Fudgy Date Brownies

March 6, 2021

by Taylor M. Rysdon

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Learn how to make these delicious brownies - made with DATES!

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Mourning for the World

February 27, 2021

by Taylor M. Rysdon

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... the world’s problems are heavy and we cannot tackle them all alone. But we can embrace the pain and do something about it with...

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Tipping the scales

February 24, 2021

by Taylor M. Rysdon

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What do you have anchored to your self worth?

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I love you, but please stop.

February 21, 2021

by Taylor M. Rysdon

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Most days I find myself forgetting to use the toilet, having my second pee around 5 pm after I’ve closed my laptop and taken my...

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“The” Tofu Scramble

February 20, 2021

by Taylor M. Rysdon

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Learn how to make a delicious and filling vegan tofu scramble.

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Seeking “The Path”

February 20, 2021

by Taylor M. Rysdon

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We’re all looking to find our path, but what if it exists in your greatest challenges...

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Vegan Chocolate Chip Walnut Muffins

February 8, 2021

by Taylor M. Rysdon

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This recipe is an original recipe from Taylor Rysdon with The Taylorisms Blog. Why vegan? Nearly three months ago, my husband and I decided to...

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im·plode (v.)

January 29, 2021

by Taylor M. Rysdon

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I didn’t expect to cry so hard or so loud tonight, and then came the snot. I had managed to make it through an entire...

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Grace from Above

January 25, 2021

by Taylor M. Rysdon

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The God of second and third and fourth chances was willing to see the man again, willing to remind the man of the grace and...

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The Road to Joy

January 21, 2021

by Taylor M. Rysdon

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I have spent many exhausted evenings reflecting on the day and sharing the ungrateful and overly emotional phrase… “If only __________ didn’t happen, I could’ve...

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Happy FIRST Monday of 2021

January 4, 2021

by Taylor M. Rysdon

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It’s okay to start over.

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The Axis of Life

January 3, 2021

by Taylor M. Rysdon

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If you consider our lives our “center,” we make all of our decisions around seasons.

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How will you maximize 2021?

January 1, 2021

by Taylor M. Rysdon

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If you’re reading this, you made it through 2020…Happy New Year. 🎊 Regardless of where you sit in the world, we can all agree that...

Purse to Diaper Bag Taylorisms

20 months.

November 21, 2020

by Taylor M. Rysdon

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Being your mother has required me to grow up and do better. I love you Grant. Happy 1st Birthday!

Purse to Diaper Bag Taylorisms

A Black Mother’s Burdens

October 16, 2020

by Taylor M. Rysdon

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Vote for my sons.

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I am not your Quota

September 29, 2020

by Taylor M. Rysdon

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I think we can all agree with the system being flawed. If senior leaders interviewing candidates in Corporate America, only see Black women, in their...

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