We had the good fortune of connecting with Ady Meschke and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Ady, we’d love to hear about how you approach risk and risk-taking.
I always believe in taking risks! Take the risk, take a chance, and work hard. I’ve failed a lot but I’ve also been super successful. I truly believe you can’t have one without the other. So when you fail, because you will, don’t give up. Keep going. Take a risk and go all in on your dreams.

What should our readers know about your business?
Ady is an Atlanta-based entrepreneur and boy mom living out her dreams as a world-renowned travel blogger of 8 years. The founder of Verbal Gold Blog and Social Gold, she clouts a body positivity message and aims to let women everywhere know that “all ages and sizes should love themselves and feel worthy to live their best life.” She is also the owner of a body-inclusive activewear company that has been featured in Shape and The Today Show, aiming to help all women learn to love the shape of their bodies. More than anything she wants to inspire all women, young or not, to dream their biggest dreams possible and keep trying no matter what—because those dreams, with enough hard work, can absolutely come true.​To learn more about Ady, follow her on Instagram @adymeschke or visit her website at www.verbalgoldblog.com

Any great local spots you’d like to shoutout?
Clermont Hotel Rooftop Georgia Boy Atlanta Ponce City Marketing especially the rooftop The Belt Line Krog Street

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
My bestfriend Chelsea is the reason behind my blog. I was seriously injured and she started my blog for me. I owe a huge amount of gratitude to my VGBsquad that contributed, shared, wrote, and promoted Verbal Gold Blog. So many amazing women helped me get where I am and I couldn’t have done it without their support.

Website: www.verbalgoldblog.com / www.bodycanbooks.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/verbalgoldblog www.instagram.com/adymeschke www.instagram.com/bodycanbooks
Twitter: www.twitter.com/verbalgoldblog
Facebook: www.facebook.com/verbalgoldblog

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