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. It changed a lot for me moving into 2026. It left me with a lot of clarity around understanding 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 (nod to Day 2 of Kwanzaa) not de

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