It’s important that we all activate our calling, though many times we try to run from our purpose not understanding that we must be in place to help ourselves and others.

“Go sit down and stop trying to be a grandstand” I still remember those words made by my 5th grade teacher me causing me to shrink. Immediately and consistently from that day on, I tried to dim my light in hopes that it would make others shine–but no more because we can all shine together.

My 2nd-grade recess coach, Coach Cromatie taught me a very important lesson about aligning yourself with your goals and expectations during a kickball game. Tune in as I reflect on his lesson.

Recently I was denied an opportunity that I really wanted and in the spirit of transparency, I was pretty bummed out! Tune in to hear how I am dealing with that big, fat NO!

When you find your calling–YOU WILL KNOW! In today’s episode, I share the story of the moment I knew that my calling was to be an Empowerment Activists and speak life into myself and others.

My father was charged with murder when I was 5-months old.  As much as his life-sentence affected my life, I cannot imagine how difficult it must’ve been for my mother who was 27 at the time. Nevertheless, we survived…because we are survivors!

Faux healing is not a stage that we can skip…it is thinking that you HAVE ARRIVED only to find out that there is more work to be done.  Do not be upset, it is something that we all experience and must go through in order to heal.

“You build your muscle when it hurts!” Quotes by Drew’s trainer who gave me LIFE! Never give up because it hurts, you are just getting started–GO HARD!  #notetoself #notetotroopers

“Balls Bounce” was what my friend told me when I was stressing about managing tasks and my life.  Learning how to manage YOURSELF can be quite the task, but no matter what,  “Balls Bounce”

In the words of Lebron James, “Be better tomorrow”.  This quote jolted me and made me think…what is required for one to become better?  Tune in to learn how!