When you lose someone, life crumbles.
When you find your joy, life listens.
When you say YES to you, life applauds.

– Maruxa Murphy, founder Perky Perky

I know we primarily speak about coffee here, but I wanted to come to you today having had the privilege of being the participant of all the 2019 had to offer…just in case someone here can see themselves in the middle, beginning or end of what I’m about to share.

If you’re new to the Perky Perky community, you have to know that Perky Perky isn’t just another coffee company. It was never intended to be such a thing. In fact, there’s a ZERO percent chance I would have created a coffee company if not for the bigger mission and vision I have for this company and the community of coffee drinkers we get to serve every single day.

We are a company that invites us to step into our power each and every day, from the first sip of coffee in the morning and onwards throughout the day. From our messaging and conversations on social media and through our site and emails to our packaging, affirmation cards and mugs…it’s ALL about YOU navigating the transitions in life. Whether you’re getting married, having a baby, making that big career decision, going through a divorce or losing a loved one… you shift and have a choice on how you show up on the other side.

Last year, it was a year of going through LOTS of transition.

There were parts of it that felt very very hard. I lost my 84-year old grandmother, who truly loved me powerfully. She was a symbol of strength, grace and love for me. 2 of my 3 daughters were having some big personal struggles. We were still navigating our new community in South Florida since our 2018 move here from Austin, TX. My husband was going through some major career decisions. I felt pulled in every direction.

It was a year of learning to be present in this adventure because if I didn’t…Perkies, I probably would have just imploded somehow.

And that’s just it! I learned to be present.

I’m a go-getter. I move FAST. I tend to get an idea and soon have steps in place to get things done. I don’t rest. I don’t slow down.

Until 2019, I mostly kept my to-do list with me EVERYWHERE and was ready to check off that next box!

But last year slowed me down.

I thought I’d truly die from slowness at one point! Ha!

But what I learned was that in the being present of self in the midst of transition and the midst of grief…was that moving through the feelings and the upheaval only made me stronger.

I was sleeping more, I was playing more. I was crying more…but also laughing harder than I had left myself laugh in a long time.

I gave myself space to BE and in the end, the BEING and the resting in the slowness allowed me to create more intentionality with the people I loved, helped me slow down to think critically and intentionally about how to grow Perky Perky, and get the energy and mojo back to build into the projects and people I cared deeply about.

There was a major shift that showed up because of this as well. Once I decided to play full out and begin to stand tall in the fullest version of me as I run Perky Perky Coffee and my consulting practice, I started to focus on what really mattered and learned to say “No, thank you” to everything else.

  • Our Perky community grew once I started playing more.
  • We made as many sales from October 2019 through December 2019 as we did in all of 2018!
  • We collaborated with over 30 women interested in inviting their communities to rise up and do each day powerfully!
  • The United Nations invited us to be one of 10 brands featured at the celebration for Women’s Entrepreneur Day in November!
  • We’re having conversations with you through our Instagram and Facebook Live Videos – and so loving meeting so many of you!

And honestly, so. much. more.

It’s been a blessing to lean in to the adventure. Even when the adventure feels a bit hellish because as you step into the valleys, you can remember this is all FOR you and your awareness and growth to become more of the powerful being you are.

So 2020?

Perkies… It’s looking so bright!

We are excited to launch new coffee roasts, collaborate with more incredible people and bring you more of what you’re wanting as part of your coffee experience and doing each day powerfully!

Oh! And by the way, we are celebrating ALL week long because we just turned 3 years old! We’re in full-fledged toddlerhood! Woohoo! Haha!

So, to celebrate all that happened in 2019 and our 3rd year birthday, we want to GIFT you with goodies!

 

When you spend at least $30 on PerkyPerky.com before 1/19/2020, you’ll get approximately $30 worth of gifts from us!

1. A $10 Gift Card to use on ANY future purchases within the next year (value $10) *Make sure you add a $10 Gift Card to your cart and you’ll get the discount at the end!
2. The *new* Perky Perky Coffee Creations Cookbook – we’ve put together 20 of my favorite coffee drink recipes together for you! It’s in final publishing development right now, but you’ll be the first to get access to it! Within the next 2 weeks, you’ll get an electronic version of our very first cookbook directly in your email. (value $14.95)
3. Your own Perky Perky sticker/decal! These are a fun way to share your Perkiness with others – the decals are water resistant and durable to heat and sunlight. Add it to your computer, your journal or wherever you can imagine this sticker could go! (value $4.95)

Use the code 3YEARS at checkout and be sure to add the $10 Gift Card to your shopping cart, and you’ll get gift card free with your $30 or more purchase!

Remember, if you’re in the midst of your own transition time, know that this too shall pass. You’re growing stronger because of it. Breath a LOT, get out with people you like, and bring more good into this world.

Keep on keepin’ on, Perkies.

With love,
Maruxa