The Inspirational Corner

“A beautiful day begins with a beautiful mindset.” – Unknown Anxiety is something we all have encountered once in our lives. In a world full of over stimulation, we are bombarded with pressure to be, do, and have more. So it is not uncommon for anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues to be at an all-time high in America. For the last fifteen years, anxiety has been a consistent challen...

Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional. ~Haruki Murakami~ I remember staying in mentally, emotionally & verbally abusive relationships because I had an addiction to suffering. I didn't feel like I deserved better because of thinking I had to suffer to earn my joy. However, when I began to realize that life doesn't have to be a battlefield and I get to create a life that institutes ease, eff...

Every disappointment leads to an opportunity for adventure. ~Stylicia A.Bowden~ I am sure we all have faced the reality of disappointment at one time or another in our lives. We may have been disappointed by the people, places, and expectations we set for our lives. However, I have realized that disappointments are a part of life, and instead of allowing them to make me bitter, angry, or fear the...

The first step of getting somewhere is to decide that you are not going to stay where you are. ~Unknown~ We frequently believe we are stuck in a career, marriage, relationship, or environment because we are not being intentional about where we want to go. When you are intentional about living your dream life, living in your desired place, and becoming an elevated version of yourself, your have to...

What if you decided to say YES to what you desire? It is easy to say NO, but what if saying YES could lead your life in a different direction?  We constantly say YES to stuff we don't want to do with people we don't want to be around and places we don't want to go. When we say NO, it's because we let fear speak instead of diving into the possibilities of adventures. My life felt stagnant and...

The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience. ~Eleanor Roosevelt~ What if a solo trip could change your life? A week ago, I decided to take a solo road trip and got many aha moments. During this time, I got to explore, experience, and watch myself elevate in new ways. In this episode, I discuss the impor...

Hot girl summer has been a trendy term since 2019, made famous by the rapper Megan Thee Stallion. However, for us ladies who love bookstores, rom-coms, a bottle of bubbly or wine, and all things nerdy, in this episode I am giving you various ways to build your own nerdy girl summer and experience unforgettable moments. To get more inspiration and support on your journey of becoming an authentic, u...

il dolce far niente... (The sweetness of doing nothing) What does it really mean to be productive? And do you connect your productivity to what you do? If any of these questions strike a chord maybe this episode is for you.  This summer was awe-inspiring simply because it was my discovery of embracing a slow summer. In America, it is encouraged to grind, hustle, work hard and measure your wor...

Have you ever been called bougie, high maintenance, or someone said who do you think you are? If this resonates with you, then this particular episode is for you. Throughout my adult life, the term bougie was a label many people used to describe me. In my younger years, I would constantly try to disassociate myself from this label to receive acceptance from others, especially in my friend groups....

What does it mean to be a strong black woman and how has this label crippled black women? If you glance in Webster’s dictionary, the term  strong  is defined as the capacity for exertion or endurance. When you state that someone is strong, it is often received as a proud statement or a compliment; however, over the last couple of years, African American women are choosing to redefine the...

If you aren't being treated with love and respect, check your price tag. Maybe you've marked yourself down. It's YOU who tells people what your worth is. Get off the clearance rack and get behind the glass where they keep the valuables. ~Author Unknown~ In 1965 Aretha Franklin released a powerful song entitled Respect , which is still relevant today. Self-respect is a catalyst for you to understan...

Investing in yourself is the best investment you can make. ~Author Unknown~ We were taught the importance of investing our time, care, and energy into others, not ourselves. We often find ourselves giving so much to others that the loyalty becomes enslavement. However, when you invest in your well-being first, it increases your self-love, self-confidence & self-worth. In the last several years...

Often we don't know how to accept or love ourselves because we have buried under the lies of others' opinions, negative self-talk, and society's opinions. However, if you want to rise above people defaming your character and embrace your royal journey, you must be willing to let go of everyone's idea of who they think you might be. For many years of my life, I let the opinions of others shape my i...

Luxury is a state of mind. ~Lwren Scott~ We know that life doesn't always look or feel like a wonderland, but a life of luxury can happen if we implement moments of pleasure and ease. We have the power to choose peace, joy, ease and effortlessness in our life. However, we have to be willing to give up the struggle, embrace ease, create luxurious moments and let the past go. In this episode, I am d...

"ATTRACT what you EXPECT. REFLECT what you desire. BECOME what you expect. MIRROR what you admire." ~Author Unknown The words vibe, energy, and spirit are synonymous terms used to describe our inner being. Our internal self is comprised of our heart, spirit and soul. It is vital to create our inner being to attract the things meant for us. However, many of us look externally to get the things we n...

Spring adds new life and new beauty to all that is. ~Jessica harrelson~ Spring is the perfect time to take inventory and declutter your life. However, we often limit spring cleaning to our home and disregard utilizing the same methods to spring clean our mind, body, and soul. Spring is the time to create new beginnings, refresh your mind, declutter your soul and strengthen your inner spirit. In th...

"Diffcult roads often lead to beautiful destinations."~Unknown~ "Sometimes what appears to be a setback is God's mode of elevation." ~Roderick L. Evans~ It never feels good to feel discomfort, uneasiness or being out of your comfort zone; however, to soar to new levels in your life, you have to be willing to trek through the growing pains. Growing pains often stretch your capacity, build character...

"Happiness is a choice, not a result. Nothing will make you happy until you choose to be happy." ~Ralph Marston~ Everyone wants to be happy, yet they find themselves aimlessly looking for it. Happiness is not attached to a specific person, place, or thing, but lasting joy is in your daily choices.  Last year, I was at a turning point because I was at the crossroads of deciding to live a comfo...

"A new year doesn't constitute a new you, what constitutes a new you is being aware of repetitve destructive behaviors, attitudes and mindsets you are displaying consistently each year." ~Stylicia A. Bowden With every New Year, we are excited about the idea of newness, new beginnings, and having a fresh start; however, we can naively believe a new year means a new us. To become an exceptional vers...

“You wanna fly, you got to give up the shit that weighs you down.” ~Toni Morrison~ 2021 had many ups and downs but through it all lessons were learned to assist us in growing into a better version of ourself. However, as we embark on a new year we take time to reflect, adjust and move forward to release the old, to embrace the new. In this episode, I am discussing five lessons I learned at the end...

“God gave us the gift of life; it is up to us to give ourselves the gift of living well.” ~Voltaire~ As 2022 is vastly approaching it is a great time to reassess how you want your life to look for the New Year. Many of us have allowed the external noise, fear and the daily news feeds to distract us from the bigger picture in life. I have realize it is my job to live life the way I desire and infus...

A holiday season is an opportunity to journey within. It is also a chance to chill, to relax. It is when I switch on my rest mode. ~Prabhas~ The holiday season is a time of slowing down, resting & enjoying the present moment. However, the holidays are filled with dread for some because of the need to be a part of the holiday rush. However, what if you adopt a new mindset of relaxing, relating...

Are you ready to wander into the wild and dwell in the possibility of a life full of fulfillment?  If you answered YES to this question, then it is time to relinquish the ordinary and dive into a new rhythm for your life. Life consist of many distractions, things that constantly take you away from living a life that brings you joy versus misery. Over the last three weeks in my new journey, I...

It's your road, and yours alone. others may walk it with you, but no one can walk it for you. ~Rumi~ What does it really mean to live an unapologetic life? Well, I define unapologetic as living a life that is designed for your personal gain & enjoyment. There is a freedom when you stop explaining or justifying the way you live your life. Your life is yours not everyone else's so remember you g...

"The secret of CHANGE is to focus all your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new." ~Socrates~ So why is change so hard ? Sometimes the restlessness we feel is subliminal to the unrest we create within ourselves. Instead of surrendering, we choose to fight the unknown due to our fear of change. Change can sometimes be hard to embrace; however, the thing on the other side could be...