Olivia Johnson

What My Vision Board Looks Like and Why It Inspires Me One of my favorite creative projects I’ve ever done is making a vision board. To me, a vision board isn’t just a bunch of pictures or words glued onto paper—it’s a collection of dreams, goals, and little reminders of the life I want to create. What I love most is that there are no rules. You can decorate it however you like: glitter, stickers, bows, bedazzles—anything goes! That’s why making a vision board feels so freeing and...

What Mentorship Means to Me and Why It’s So Valuable When I think about the people who have shaped me, inspired me, and pushed me to grow, so many of them have been mentors in one way or another. Mentorship, to me, isn’t just about advice or guidance—it’s about connection, encouragement, and learning from someone who’s been where you are and wants to see you succeed. Growing up, I used to think mentorship was only something that happened in big, formal programs—like pairing a student with a...

What Makes a True Friendship (From My Experience) When I think about what makes a true friendship, it’s not about popularity, matching outfits, or posting perfect pictures together. To me, a true friend is someone who’s always there for you—through the good times, the boring times, and even the ugly-crying, messy times. It’s someone you can laugh with until your stomach hurts and be completely yourself around without worrying what they’ll think. A real friendship is a place where both people...