call to action sign Ok, so yall have told that you enjoy these transparent vulnerable posts. So we are going to keep it going to see if you mean it.   Have you ever been consistent at something and not seen the growth and development that you envisioned seeing? Maybe you worked out consistently for months but you never saw it reflected on the scale. Maybe you worked hard to spend less money for a whole year but your savings balance didn’t move much at all. Sometimes even whil

Reflecting on a Challenging Year Can I be honest? 2025 was rough. For so many people I know, life has been happening to us all. For me, my biggest challenge this year was being disappointed by someone I greatly admire. This experience changed a lot for me as I moved into 2026. It left me with clarity about my own value and what I bring to the table. Funny thing about challenges: they are powerful teachers. I am walking into 2026 with more focus and self-determination (a nod t

The Ever-Changing Nature of Life This is what I figured out a long time ago, and I have to remind myself of it often. No matter what season it is, it doesn't last. If things are going very well, something will show up at some point to challenge my joy. If things are going really bad, eventually, my clouds lift, and I can see some sunshine. Finding Light in Difficult Times If you are experiencing hard times right now, I know that no amount of words can soothe that pain. It can

Growing up, I used to wear a key in my ear when I wanted to channel my favorite pop star at the time - Janet Jackson. Watching her go from the little girl on Good Times and the Jackson Five's little sister to the phenom who gave us Rhythm Nation and so many others was inspiring. My favorite Janet song was Control. Not just because it was a her first song that really declared her independence and departure from the lollipop songs she had done before that. But because the theme