Getting TO KNOW SHELBY OHASHI-SIDEs

I am a 5’2”, fiery twenty-something inspired by sandy toes, sunkissed cheeks, and Sunday mornings.

Thai food and a good bottle of red is how I would describe my personality, a little spicy and bold. But before you get to know more about me I would like to formally introduce you to Goodbye Butterfly, a collective of my growth as a creative individual and writer.

The meaning of Goodbye Butterfly stems from my desire to run. Since high school, I have been wanting this romantic escape from my past. I was fortunate to be able to pack my bags and start a new chapter in Northern Arizona to elevate my learning of both Marketing and Business Management. What I brought with me to this new place was my little gypsy heart and a whole lot of fear. Here I was: in a brand new room, at a brand new school, in a brand new state. Yet, I still felt like running.

2014 was the summer I started to let it all go and since the birth of this passion project, I have been set on growth. I have laughed, cried, cheered, and broke more times than I can count - for that I am grateful. I have experienced so many places and I have been touched by so many souls, so now I am using this space to give a little of that back.

I am a dreamer, a risk-taker, and also a little bit of a rebel with a bad case of wanderlust.

As a business graduate turned marketing consultant and self proclaimed lifestyle guru, I specialize in content strategy, concept styling, digital marketing, and creative writing. My absolute favorite moments are from helping others bring their visions to life, fuel their passions, and light some damn fires (figuratively of course, no one should trust me with a match).

And while I get the biggest butterflies from inspiring others to dare, I have also been spreading my wings from written thoughts and free diving into art. Nature is my biggest inspiration and I have been pouring my creative heart into some works of wander. It is here where you will discover an exclusive collection of collectible botanicals, wearable art, and other pieces made along the way.

Dream, dare, and discover has been engraved on my soul and I invite you to join me in exploring this collective of artistic partnerships, a few of my favorite reads, and some pretty things in between. I hope to not only inspire you but to breath life into your daydreams.