Category: personal
The Person Holding You Back Is You
Every day, I remind myself: I know who I am. It’s not always easy, but it’s necessary. Speak life into yourself, love yourself, and live for the person in the mirror. When I wrote the quote, “The person holding you back is you,” I was in one of the darkest places in my life. I… Read more
Just Like That: From Funk to Focus in 24 Hours
Just Like That Some days feel heavier than others, and yesterday was one of those days. I sat on the couch and watched another episode of Sex and the City. Still feeling emotional, I turned off the television and headed to bed. I tossed and turned, missing my family, and feeling the weight of being… Read more
1300 Miles Away: The Cost of Choosing Myself
It has now been a week since I arrived in Houston. Let me just say—it’s more challenging than I anticipated adjusting here. Not so much because of my surroundings, but because of the harsh reality of feeling alone and missing my family. Particularly, my children and my mother. As I sat on the couch watching… Read more
What A Freaking Day
You ever start your day knowing, deep down, that it’s going to be a complete shit show? Well, that was my day today—one for the books. It all began with a lovely three-hour drive to work. Not because I wanted to take the scenic route, but because I needed to drop my car off at… Read more
Finding Strength in Your Why
I must admit, I am mentally exhausted. Last night, sleep was elusive, and as I lay awake, the weight of my responsibilities bore down on me. It’s something many of us face, not just as leaders, but as mothers, single parents, sole providers—the ones who carry the load of a business, a leadership role, and… Read more