De' Aundra the Creative

08/09/2026

I think we have ourselves a happy customer!!!

08/08/2026

Just a small preview…

08/05/2026

The girls and I started working on a bouquet order for my nieces 17th bday photoshoot last night! We are TOO excited! Pics and possibly vids to come!

07/20/2026

07/19/2026

📖 De’ Aundra’s Open Book: The Scale Is Only One Chapter

This week’s weight update may not look exactly how I hoped 😔 , but I’m learning that this journey is about so much more than a number on the scale.

When I started this journey, I had to learn that my body is not just a machine that responds to calories and exercise. My body is healing, adjusting, and communicating with me.

There are many reasons the scale can move up, even when you are doing the work:

💧 Inflammation & healing — My body has been dealing with inflammation, pain, fatigue, and flare-ups. When your body is under stress, it can hold onto extra fluid and affect the number you see.

🌾 Celiac & food changes — Learning my body’s relationship with gluten and making major changes to my diet has been a journey. My digestive system is adjusting, and bloating and inflammation can impact the scale.

😴 Stress, sleep & life changes — Our bodies respond to stress. Between health challenges, life transitions, and everything happening behind the scenes, I’m learning to give myself grace.

🩺 Medical challenges & medications — Neuropathy, pain, mobility struggles, and working through different health concerns all play a role in how my body functions.

But here’s what the scale doesn’t show…

✨ The discipline it takes to keep going.
✨ The choices I’m making to fuel my body differently.
✨ The strength it takes to show up on hard days.
✨ The progress happening that cannot always be measured in pounds.

This journey is not just about losing weight. It’s about gaining health, mobility, confidence, and a deeper understanding of myself.

So whether the number goes down, stays the same, or goes up… I’m still writing my story. ❤️

One chapter does not define the whole book.

07/13/2026

Prologue to come, I’m behind, but here is Chapter 1! And YouTube is not working with me at the moment 😖

07/05/2026

📖 The Introduction | Welcome to De’Aundra’s Open Book

Welcome to De’Aundra’s Open Book.

This is more than a social media page. It’s a space where I’ll be sharing my life openly and honestly—one chapter at a time.

For years, you’ve seen pieces of who I am: the author, the creative, the mom, the woman of faith. But there are so many parts of my story that have never been shared.

This is where the pages begin to open.

I’ll be documenting my health journey, preparing for bariatric surgery, learning to live with celiac disease, celebrating victories, navigating challenges, growing in my faith, building my business, and embracing every season of becoming the woman God has called me to be.

I don’t have all the answers, and I don’t expect this journey to be perfect. But I do promise to be honest.

My hope is that by sharing my story, someone else will feel seen, encouraged, and reminded that they’re not alone in their own.

Thank you for being here from the very beginning. I can’t wait to turn the page with you.

Welcome to De’Aundra’s Open Book. ❤️📖

✨ Every chapter tells a story.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

07/02/2026

Big things coming your way! Keep a lookout! We’re on the move!

Also, if you’ve order books, give me a min, they’re coming, I promise!

OAN: How y’all doing today?

06/22/2026

For those who have purchased and started reading Pieces of Me… I want to hear from you! 🤍📚

What are your thoughts so far?

Is there a poem, monologue, chapter, or line that has stayed with you?

Did a particular piece make you think, cry, smile, reflect, or see something differently?

As an author, one of the most rewarding parts of this journey is hearing how the words connect with others, and I would love to know what resonated with you.

Drop your thoughts in the comments, send me a message, or leave a review below. 👇🏾

Thank you again to everyone who has supported Pieces of Me. Every read, review, share, and recommendation means more than you know. 🤍

Your story isn’t over. Keep healing. ✨📚