My elders used to say, “Don’t fall so much in love with the ‘water’ that you forget to care for the ‘well’”. For a long time, I understood that as a simple reminder to be grateful. To say thank you. To not take things for granted. But as I have grown—through my relationships, my responsibilities, […]

There are seasons in life when something in you whispers, begin. Recently, I recorded my first interview on Deciding to Soar: Living Life Your Own Way. It was not perfect. It was unscripted. It was unedited. It was human. And I did it anyway. Why? Growth does not require perfection. It requires progression. And progression requires […]

“Trust your wings, not the branch.” My spiritual mothers taught me that proverb when I was young. At the time, it felt wise. Now, it feels necessary. Because in 2026, many people are confronting a truth we’ve long avoided: the branches we relied on are not as steady as we once believed. When my spiritual […]

Something magical happens when two Black women discuss the power of purpose. Why? We understand that following purpose is not easy in a culture that undervalues who we are. In a culture that constantly bombards us with messages aimed at undermining our self-worth, self-value, and our sense of dignity, we know it takes courage and […]