Here I am, no filter, without makeup—just me, after one week of torturous flu. As I embrace my mid 40s (I’ll be 44 this month), I’m all about showing my natural self and celebrating the beauty that comes with age. It’s time to ditch the unrealistic beauty standards. I want to encourage other women to do the same! There’s so much power in being genuine and owning who we are, flaws and all. So, here’s to being real, being bold, and embracing our authentic selves. Show me you?