Okay, , 

I have mixed feelings about the Barbie movie, but that doesn't stop me from sending silly memes to friends and referencing it in client sessions.

While Barbie has her own existential crisis in the movie, I’ve been trying to understand what might be my role in the Barbie world.

I’m certainly not President Barbie. Can’t pull off pant suits nor do I want to. 

Mermaid Barbie 🧜🏻‍♀️ would be amazing until I got too pruney and sunburned.

Lawyer Barbie, Diplomat Barbie, and Judge Barbie would require time in windowless rooms with people I don’t like.

Where's Dog-Lover Barbie? 🐶 She lives in a senior dog rescue sanctuary. Accessories include 15 aging dogs and mounting vet bills. 

What about Woo-Woo Barbie? Her accessories include crystals, 10 tarot decks, and a calendar with phases of the moon. She won't stop buying plants. 

What about Queer Barbie? She, unlike Ken, does not object to Barbies-only slumber parties every night.

Given I don’t have these choices in the Barbie-Verse…

OMG, am I Weird Barbie?

I mean, I will take my turquoise Chacos (Birkenstock’s waterproof counterpart) any day of the week. I even wore them to my sister's wedding.

Heels? No. I've never aspired to be taller (5'9'') nor add an extra 3 inches when I trip on the sidewalk.

Given the other Barbies require reading legal tomes or being submerged in water, Weird Barbie seems to be my only choice.

It fits. She’s a close second to Therapist Barbie. 

Both Weird Barbie and Therapist Barbie are here to wake you up from your dreamland and get you connected to the real world.

(This feels like my last therapy session. As a client.)

, you might think this email is completely off the rails. 

But it's my wacky process as I prepare for my brand photography shoot and website rebrand next month. 📸

I have to figure out what type of “Barbie” I am. I'm considering which colors, clothing, and accessories represent me. 

When you consider your own business, what type of "Barbie" are you? 

(Pssst - I'm using "Barbie" in a genderless way.)

Are you Weird Barbie, too? 

I hope so.

Gotta get back to my Pinterest board,

🩷 Ari

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