I made it to Episode 10, and I’m proud of myself. But if I’m being honest… I’m exhausted.

Not sad. Not depressed. Just depleted.

In this episode, I’m talking about what happens when your plate is full, you’ve been pouring into your family, your business, your clients, your relationships—and you realize you haven’t made enough room to simply sit with God.

I’m sharing why I’m taking three days to unplug, fast, pray, get quiet, and truly listen for what God is saying about what’s next.

Because sometimes we don’t need another strategy. We need to pause.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, disconnected, or like you’re running on 1%, this conversation is for you.

We can’t keep putting God on the back burner because our plate is full.

I’m also sharing a little about this week’s Kapture ATL 26, our second annual Atlanta creatives and media festival, and why I want to be present for the things I prayed for—not just busy building them.

If you haven’t watched Episodes 1–9, go back and catch up. Then meet me 

Ep 11.

But first, she prayed.

What if God sent your Boaz today... would he recognize you as his wife or mistake you for another distraction?

We've been taught to chase milestones—go to school, get a job, get married, have kids. But what if we've been asking the wrong questions?

In Episode 9 of But First, She Prayed, we're talking about preparation over pursuit, why attention isn't assignment, and why becoming the woman God is calling you to be matters more than chasing a relationship.

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Episode 8 | Pick a Side

How long are you going to keep living with one foot in and one foot out?

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In this episode of But First, She Prayed, we're having the conversation a lot of people avoid. We're talking about living divided, being lukewarm, saying one thing and doing another, and the cost of refusing to choose.

This isn't about judging people.

It's about telling the truth.

There comes a point where you have to stop negotiating with what God already made clear. Stop calling correction judgment. Stop delaying your breakthrough trying to carry people who are committed to staying the same.

I also share my own journey of living lukewarm, the soul losses I experienced, and why I finally decided to pick a side.

If you've been feeling convicted, stuck, tired of living divided, or ready to fully surrender your life to Jesus Christ...

This episode is for you.

In this episode:

•  The cost of living divided 
•  Why lukewarm living is dangerous 
•  Correction vs. judgment 
•  One foot in, one foot out 
•  Protecting your peace without carrying guilt 
•  Why your words should match your actions 
•  Picking a side and living with conviction 
•  Giving your life to Jesus Christ 

 Scriptures: Matthew 5:37 • Revelation 3:15–16 • Luke 9:23 • James 1:8

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 What side are you choosing?

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What if the person who's been breaking your heart... is you?

We're halfway through the year, and maybe you've been quietly taking inventory. The goals you set in January. The promises you made to yourself. The woman you prayed you would become.

This episode isn't about guilt—it's about honesty.

What happens when we become the easiest person to disappoint? What happens when "I'll do it tomorrow" turns into six months? And what does loving yourself actually look like?

This conversation is for the woman who's tired of putting herself on the back burner, tired of waiting for "tomorrow," and ready to become the woman God has already called her to be.

In this episode, we talk about:

🤍 Rebuilding trust with yourself
 🤍 The toxic relationship you may be overlooking
 🤍 Delayed obedience and why tomorrow isn't promised
 🤍 Loving yourself beyond boundaries and self-care
 🤍 Becoming the woman you've been praying to be

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What happens when God answers the prayer...

But now you're responsible for carrying it?

Somewhere along the way, I convinced myself that once I reached certain milestones, I'd finally be able to exhale.

The husband.

The children.

The business.

The answered prayers.

The life I spent years asking God for.

But lately, I've been realizing something...

Every answered prayer comes with another opportunity to trust God.

In this week's conversation, we're talking about the pressure of stewardship, the guilt that can come with resting, and why so many of us are trying to carry tomorrow before we've even finished today.

This isn't a sermon.

It's just a real conversation between women who are learning how to trust God one day at a time.

So pull up a seat.

Let's process life together.

Scripture: Matthew 6:11
"Give us this day our daily bread."

✨ Let's keep the conversation going.

What has been on your plate lately?

Leave a comment below. Read someone else's story. Encourage another woman. You never know whose faith you might strengthen with just a few words.

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Episode 5: You're Trying to Impress People Who Don't See You

How much of your life are you living for God... and how much of it are you living for people's approval?

In this episode of But First, She Prayed, we're having an honest conversation about comparison, validation, performance, and the pressure to keep up.

Maybe you're not behind.

Maybe you've just been measuring your life against someone else's timeline.

I share my personal journey—from chasing attention and applause in the world to realizing I was still performing after giving my life to Christ. The audience changed, but my heart still wanted validation.

If you've ever...

•  Felt like you're behind in life... 
•  Compared your journey to someone else's... 
•  Wondered why you're always in a rush... 
•  Felt pressure to prove yourself... 
•  Struggled with needing validation... 
•  Questioned your calling because of numbers, followers, or people's opinions... 

This conversation is for you.

This isn't about social

EPISODE 4: Stop Giving Everybody Access | Why You Keep Breaking Your Own Heart

Have you ever looked back at a friendship, relationship, or business partnership and thought…

“I should’ve prayed before I gave them access.”

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In this episode of But First, She Prayed, we’re having an honest conversation about heartbreak, discernment, and why so many of us keep breaking our own hearts—not because we have bad hearts, but because we give access too quickly.

We’ll talk about:

• Why close proximity reveals people’s true character
• The difference between connection and confirmation
• Why discernment should come before attachment
• How to stop inviting God into the cleanup and start inviting Him into the construction
• What it really means to guard your heart without becoming cold

If you’ve been misunderstood, disappointed, overlooked, or struggling to trust people again, this conversation is for you.

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Before she was the wife…
 Before she was the mother…
 Before she was the entrepreneur…
 Before she was the leader…
 Before she was the Proverbs 31 woman…

But first… she prayed.

 Have you ever felt like your circle got smaller as you got closer to God? 

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Maybe you're not losing people.
Maybe God is preparing you for your next season.

In this episode of But First, She Prayed, we're talking about the cost of growth, changing friendships, healthy boundaries, and why healing often changes your relationships before it changes your life.

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1

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Before she was the wife…
Before she was the mother…
Before she became the woman God called her to be…

But First, She Prayed.

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You’re not stuck… you’re scared.

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In Episode 2 of But First She Prayed, we’re having an honest conversation tonight about fear, obedience, and stepping into your God-given purpose.

If you’ve been overthinking, procrastinating, or “waiting on clarity,” this episode will challenge you to face what’s really holding you back.

“You’re Not Stuck—You’re Scared” is for the woman who knows what God said… but is afraid to move.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

💬 If fear wasn’t a factor… what would you do?

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And remember…

Before you do anything…

Pray.

In Episode 1 of But First She Prayed, we’re having an honest late-night conversation about relationships, loneliness, red flags, healing, and learning how to trust God when He says let go.

If you’ve ever stayed too long, ignored what God was showing you, or confused attachment with love, this episode is for you.

Tonight’s conversation, “You Already Know He’s Not the One—You Just Don’t Want to Be Alone,” is raw, real, faith-filled, and deeply relatable for women navigating healing, self-worth, Christian dating, purpose, and emotional growth.

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Grab your tea, exhale, and let’s talk sis.