Have you ever noticed that some of the brightest, most accomplished people still struggle with life’s biggest decisions? I have. Over the years, I’ve watched remarkable people struggle to make decisions about retirement, careers, relationships, finances, purpose, and what they want their next chapter to be. The people who struggled didn’t lack education, experience, or […]

When I entered the fitness profession in the early 1990s, I quickly discovered that I did not fit the image many people had of a fitness professional. At the time, the industry promoted a very narrow standard of fitness, beauty, and leadership. Unfortunately, I did not fit that standard because I was a Black woman […]

“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 […]