Let’s be honest. We’ve all been there. We see a portrayal of success on social media and we question our own lives. We hear good news about an old acquaintance and we begin to feel bad about ourselves. We feel like it should’ve been us. You wish it were you instead. How can you genuinely be happy watching someone else get what you’re still waiting on? The secret to being happy for others instead of jealous is to be encouraged that what God has for you is for you. You were created in His image ... View the Post
Evolving Through Elimination
“Evolving Involves Eliminating” – Erykah Badu In the past few years, I have eliminated a lot of relationships in my life. I am proud of myself for doing so. I once feared I could not survive without certain people, but now find myself thriving after letting them go. I used to be a much simpler person desperate for attention. Though fairly easy to come by and sometimes plentiful, attention is fleeting and shallow. Attention alone cannot sustain the deeper connection that healthy ... View the Post
The Four Friends You Need In Your Power Circle
As women, I think we have forgotten the power of having amazing friends in your corner. In a world where independent living, making it on your own and “no new friends” has reigned supreme, we underestimate the true meaning of authentic friendships. I use to be one of those women who said “I don’t have a lot of female friends.”, and it was true. Many of my friends were guys (platonic) and my reasoning for few girlfriends either had to do with girls being too thirsty, too drama filled or too ... View the Post
The 3 Most Important People You Need to be Successful
We all know people. Business is often about reaching new audiences, building your network, and growing your circle. While these things help us in our careers, they are not quite the way to build lasting success. If you really want to see your brand stick and your business grow, you must be intentional about having the right people in your corner. To be clear, you’ve got to have 3 specific people. I call it your NET. This idea isn’t just business related. You can experience lasting success in ... View the Post
My Friend’s Giant: Part 2
In Part I, I told you about my best friend whom I love dearly. She has grown into such an incredible woman. She’s truly someone that I have come to admire, yet she has a weakness in her soul that keeps bringing her down. I discovered this weakness is actually a giant that bullies her around in her mind causing her to become oblivious to just how far she has come and all that God has given to her as a reward. The name of her giant is comparison. I hate watching my friend struggle so ... View the Post