Community Is How I Heal and Grow
Community isn’t transactional—it’s nourishment. In rooms where I once fought to be seen, I’m now recognized without pushing.
The Louies: Lessons in Almost Winning
When Sorry For Your Loss (Cards) was named a finalist at the Louie Awards—just one year after launching—I felt like I was on the brink of something big. But when the winner was announced and it wasn’t me, the emotions hit harder than I expected. This “almost” felt personal, tied to the grief that started my business and the dream of seeing my cards on store shelves. What I didn’t expect was how one small shift in perspective would turn a night that felt like a loss into a moment of gratitude and connection.
Sometimes Living is Doing the Work
This month didn’t go as planned. I fell off my content schedule, didn’t send my newsletter, and my brand deck is still… pending. But here’s the thing — while I was focused on what didn’t get done, I missed what did.
When the Birds Stop Singing
Eventually, the flowers stop coming. The texts slow down. And you’re left holding the weight of a new reality—one where someone you loved is no longer here. That’s what ‘Birds Don’t Sing’ cracked open for me.
Grief and the Body: What They Don’t Tell You
Between the stress of being a Black woman exec, handling my father’s estate, and broken sleep — I didn’t realize my body was holding the grief too.
Denial is A River- I’m Still Grieving
All I can do is buckle up. I’ve been white-knuckling my way through the inevitable drops, anticipating the bumps that come with the turns. Then, for a moment, when I feel safe, I’ll let go of the handle bars, grab some sky, open my eyes—before the ride starts all over again.