Hey there—welcome to my little corner of the internet. I’m Anacani, and if we were sitting down together right now, I’d probably start this with a deep breath and a little laugh because, honestly, life’s been a lot.
I never imagined I’d end up here—living in Okinawa, Japan, chasing after a two-and-a-half-year-old, managing businesses named after myself, blogging, recording podcasts, and creating courses that actually help people. I never thought I’d have the guts. Or the energy. Or even the desire.
But life has a funny way of surprising you, doesn’t it?
The Twists I Never Saw Coming
Let’s rewind a bit. Growing up, reading didn’t come easily to me. I didn’t pick up a book for pleasure until my thirties. And now? I’m writing words that people read. Like, on purpose. That still blows my mind a little bit.
Motherhood has been another surprise. I thought I’d have it all together—at least a little. But raising my son has been the most humbling, heart-expanding experience of my life. There’s no manual for this, no perfect answers, and every day feels like I’m figuring it out as I go. (Spoiler: I am.)
Then there’s military life—another curveball. This is my first duty station as a married, full-blown military spouse, and wow, nobody tells you how lonely it can be. You meet incredible people, build friendships that feel like family, and then… poof. They’re gone. That’s the nature of this life. It’s beautiful and brutal all at once.
And in the middle of all of that, I’ve somehow become:
- A SUP yoga instructor teaching women to stand tall (literally and figuratively) on a paddleboard.
- A prenatal and postpartum yoga teacher supporting moms as they navigate the weird and wonderful transformation that comes with matrescence.
- A business mentor helping heart-led women simplify the tech stuff so they can grow with ease.
- And now… a blogger. Me. The girl who didn’t think she could read for fun. Life is wild.
What You’ll Find Here
This blog? It’s not polished or perfect. It’s unfiltered, just like me. I write about the real stuff—things that light me up, knock me down, and teach me what it means to live fully.
Here, you’ll find stories about:
- Paddling Forward—because SUP isn’t just about balance on the board. It’s about balance in life.
- Motherhood and Matrescence—the messy, beautiful, and sometimes isolating reality of raising a tiny human while rediscovering yourself.
- Heart-Led Hustle—because being an entrepreneur isn’t just about the work. It’s about showing up with purpose and letting go of the grind.
- Holistic Living—tips and truths about slowing down, finding calm, and taking care of yourself when the world feels like too much.
Mostly, it’s just me sharing my thoughts, experiences, and all the ways I’m learning to live fearlessly, love fully, and be okay with the mess.
Why I’m Here
Because life isn’t always Instagram-perfect, and I’m done pretending. I’ve been through enough to know that it’s the real stuff—the connections, the reflections, the stories—that matter most.
So if you’re a little tired of life telling you to “niche down” or have it all together, pull up a chair. You’re in the right place. Here’s where we paddle forward, ride the waves, and figure it out as we go.
Welcome to my unfiltered life. I’m so glad you’re here. 🌊
Anacani Unfiltered 