💖 Say Yes to More Joy Starting Today

Download your free Permission Slip for Joy, a playful and empowering printable to remind you that life’s too short to wait for permission to sparkle.

📝 What You’ll Get:

  • A beautifully designed list of joyful “permissions” to inspire your days
  • Encouragement to live more freely, playfully, and on your own terms
  • A daily nudge to wear the tiara, take the nap, bake the cookies, just because
  • A sweet little rebellion against burnout, guilt, and playing small
Printable permission slip for joy
Tiaras In The Wild, photo of founder wearing a tiara and smiling

Welcome to my Sparkling Little Corner of the Internet! 🎇

Hi, I’m Kate! A joy-chasing, tiara-wearing storyteller on a mission to help women sparkle unapologetically.

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