Newsletter | Culture. Chaos. Connection

top of page

Mi Casa Es Su Casa...But I Still Run This Show

Home
My Blog
Newsletter
About
Contact
More

Use tab to navigate through the menu items.

Culture & Chaos
Monthly stories from a life filled with culture & beautiful chaos

Things I Didn’t Know About Hosting That Changed My Life

Things I Didn’t Know About Hosting That Changed My Life

Things I Didn’t Know About Hosting That Changed My Life

Smiles brought to you by: hosting and zero dignity. By Abrilina Bray When I first signed up to host a student, I thought I was just opening my home. I didn’t realize I was opening my heart, my fridge… and sometimes, Pandora’s box. Our first year, right before our very first student arrived, I had gotten pregnant with Declan. I’m not sure how adequately prepared I was for hosting from the host family orientation that was given, seeing as I was pregnant and there was a large sn

Abrilina

J Franco holding flowers on stage after receiving the American Business Woman award, wearing a red suit under purple stage lighting

J Franco holding flowers on stage after receiving the American Business Woman award, wearing a red suit under purple stage lighting

The Night the Lights Didn’t Turn On

It wasn’t ambition that built J Franco’s success—it was responsibility. This is the story of the night the lights didn’t turn on, the faith that didn’t stay polished, and the standards she refused to lower when no one was coming to save her.

Abrilina

Erin Malbrough smiling during a peaceful morning walk, representing quiet strength, personal growth, and rediscovery.

Erin Malbrough smiling during a peaceful morning walk, representing quiet strength, personal growth, and rediscovery.

The Softest Kind of Strong

Some women don’t announce their strength—they live it quietly, steadily, and faithfully. Erin Malbrough is one of those women. In this Women Worth Knowing feature, Erin shares her journey of rediscovery, resilience, community, and choosing herself without apology.

Abrilina

Want more stories like this in your inbox?

Real voices. Real connection. No algorithms — just heart.

Email*

Yes, keep me updated when new stories are published.

© 2023 by Culture Chaos Connection. Crafted with love and chaos by our team.

bottom of page