My panic attacks have been increasing as of late. I keep getting hopeful with different job interviews and everything but nothing has come through yet. It’s like I muster up all of the faith and strength needed to get through the interview and then when I don’t hear back, I’m discouraged again. Now, I know how this thing works. If I didn’t get a job, … Continue reading Panic Attacks and Poetry
In this picture, I’m teaching a business workshop at a church. This was in April 2018. It was the second time that I saw my spiritual calling and my career merge into one package. The first time was during my missions trip to Africa in 2017. As I’m continuing to navigate my life on my own terms, I’m finding myself drawn to similar spaces and … Continue reading Parallel Paths of Purpose
Like I mentioned in my very first post on this site, the purpose of this blog is to share the behind-the-scenes moments that oftentimes don’t get disclosed during public “wins.” And by that I mean: the trials leading up to the testimonies. The everyday moments that make someone (or at least me) successful. On a couple of occasions, I’ve posted a completely different narrative on … Continue reading Pouring out My Passions
I recently listened to a podcast where a woman considered her college town more as “home” than the place where she grew up. I would say the same thing for me. And it’s interesting—even as I write that phrasing “where she grew up,” there could be two ways of looking at that. For me, I’m blessed to have a few different places I call “home.” … Continue reading A Double Homecoming of Sorts
I know I need to sit down and write, so that’s what I’m doing. A few different topics have crossed my mind to share on this blog, which may or may not be what ends up being produced today. I think I had forgotten that I really wanted to use this platform to showcase different forms of my writing. Now, yes, the main theme is … Continue reading The Best Writers are Avid Readers
Keeping up appearances can be exhausting. I’ve mentioned this in previous posts, but I still clam up when I’m in certain settings and I have to explain what I’m doing with my life. This was no different this week when I had to accept an award for my position at the job I no longer work for. Wait, what? Yes, you read correctly. I, along … Continue reading Keeping Up Appearances
I am now 5 months into this sabbatical from full-time work. I didn’t think I would be “out of commission” for this long, but I’m actually grateful for the pace. I’m gaining more and more confidence in my journey, in my story and in God’s divine providence. His timing is perfect and His ways are excellent. As I’m starting to take more and more steps … Continue reading Trusting Your Timing
When it comes to building my brand, I struggle with the whole in-front-of-the-camera/behind-the-camera dilemma, both literally and metaphorically. By “literally” I mean that I equally like taking pictures as much as I like posing for them. (Apparently this is rare in the photography community lol). But metaphorically speaking, I often don’t know whether to be in the spotlight or to shine it on others as … Continue reading A Constant Dilemma
Being called at a young age is an incredibly difficult journey. Christians already have the hard time of going against the grain in society. But when you add youthfulness to it, it can often feel like a double whammy. Don’t get me wrong—I’m grateful to live this life and I’ve seen the wonders of the Lord in a way that no one else on this … Continue reading He Is Risen!
I’ve been in the women’s empowerment space for several years now. It started with the natural hair community and then transitioned into leadership development, women’s ministry, community service and then business coaching. (Feel free to ask me about any of these topics, by the way!) In this line of work, I’ve had dozens upon dozens of opportunities to speak to various audiences. Sometimes I’ve been … Continue reading Sharing the Spotlight
Slaying Superwoman Syndrome 