Today, I had the opportunity to sit down with Maranda Faison Illigore and what a true joy it was to hear about her life's journey and

• Maranda has found balance working from home with four young kids by adapting routines, hiring help, and scheduling self-care.
• An "aha moment" led Maranda to pursue her Master's degree and new career while balancing motherhood and working from home during the pandemic.
• Maranda recommends prayer, journaling, talking to someone, and focusing on positivity when going through struggles.
• It's important for African American women specifically to overcome distrust and get support.

You can connect with Maranda via email: [email protected]!

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Your Story Matters

Everyone has a story, including you. The story that you tell yourself, the story that you tell others, the story that is on repeat in your head. How you view your story dictates everything that you do, including how you feel about yourself.