The Starting Line

How do you know who to listen to when everyone around you has an opinion? Your friend says one thing. Your family says another. Your inner circle is weighing in. And the more voices you add — the more confused you become. This podcast exists because I stopped waiting to be ready. Subscribe free and come along for the journey. In this episode I’m taking you into two biblical stories that answered t...

Have you ever thought a relationship was completely lost to you? Maybe you never knew your father. Maybe you never connected with your mom. I caught myself feeling that way my entire life. I have been taking care of my mom since I was 14 years old. Medicine. Therapy appointments. Advocacy. For decades it was a job — not a relationship. There was no space for a mother daughter bond when survival wa...

In episode 17 I told you I was going to do a photo shoot. I was going to build a team, plan everything perfectly, and challenge myself until I became comfortable. Well. It wasn’t perfect. But something beautiful was created anyway. This podcast exists because I stopped waiting to be ready. Subscribe free and come along for the journey. Here’s what I learned: the breakdown is not a failure. It is t...

This is a real PSA moment — so prepare yourself. I lost another classmate. A heart attack. And every time this happens it’s the same call with the same friend asking the same question — are you good? Because life is short is not a saying anymore. It is something I am watching happen in real time. This podcast exists because I stopped waiting to be ready. Subscribe free and come along for the journ...

I’m not saying I’m the catalyst. But there are a lot of beautiful women around me soaring right now — and they keep saying I inspired them. Honestly? It’s humbling. Because I feel like I ain’t did nothing. I’m just moving in my own space, being obedient, showing up for myself. This podcast exists because I stopped waiting to be ready. Subscribe free and come along for the journey. But then I remem...

My cousin shared a dream with me and immediately I was ready. Let’s write it down. Let’s build the milestones. Let’s make it real. But here’s what I know — a two year goal is a long road. And on that road, distraction is guaranteed. Not possible. Guaranteed. So the real question isn’t how do you stay perfectly on course. The real question is — what pulls you back when you fall off? TThis podcast e...

High blood pressure has been following me since my mid-30s. And for a decade — yes, a decade — I ignored it. Don’t judge me. When the symptoms started getting worse and I finally found a primary physician, I walked into that appointment ready to accept medication if I had to. But when she asked me if I was ready — I couldn’t do anything but cry. This podcast exists because I stopped waiting to be...

I am over 40 years old and I am still fighting my sleep. Sound familiar? This episode started with a nap I didn’t want to take and a conversation with my line sister who felt stagnant — even though I could see her milestone clearly from where I was standing. She called it a cocoon. And I realized — she was fighting her sleep too. Thanks for listening to my podcast! Subscribe for FREE to support me...

This Mother’s Day, I woke up thinking about my mother differently — not as my parent, but as a person. Who was she in her 20s when she was building a marriage, raising children, and still figuring out life? What was she carrying that we never saw? Thanks for listening to my podcast! Subscribe for FREE to support me in this endeavor of challenging myself beyond my comfort zone. In this episode I’m...

It’s Monday morning. I’m running late. I had a full, overstimulated weekend packed with friends, family and birthday celebrations. I forced myself to sleep so I could wake up early and record this episode. I’m still tired. I still have to go to work. But this morning? I did yoga yesterday. I meditated this morning. And my meditation was about how to have a great day — because today IS a great day...

Ever been told to keep your next move to yourself? Move in silence? What if that advice is actually keeping you stuck? In this episode, I’m celebrating my 44th birthday and getting real about my growing stage and why this next chapter is NOT one I’m doing alone. From dodging cameras since high school to planning my first professional photo shoot, I’m sharing how I intentionally built a Trust Circl...

I went to support my little sister in a play… and before anything even started, I noticed something. The Director of the play entire family was there. Not just sitting in the audience—but working, helping, showing up in every way possible. Her sisters, her parents… everybody had a role. And my first thought was simple: That’s dope. But the more I sat with it, the more I realized… it’s deeper than...

In this episode, I share my reality of being a caregiver since childhood and how that role became part of my identity. Yes, it’s a blessing and an honor… but it’s also exhausting, overwhelming, and heavy. I touch on the hardest parts: * The struggle with control * The weight of constant responsibility * The drain of pouring into someone who may have lost their drive But I also share how I’m learni...

It started with a simple question: “Do you know how to swim?” And somehow, that question turned into a deep reflection on fear, childhood decisions, and the quiet ways we learn to deny ourselves. In this episode, I share a moment with my cousin that took me all the way back to my younger years—running track, craving opportunity, and remembering the one time my dad showed up. I revisit a pivotal me...

I sat down to record this from a place of pure frustration. For the last few days, I’ve been stuck in a cycle—recording, re-recording, editing, overthinking… and then talking myself out of posting it altogether. Not because I don’t have something to say, but because somewhere along the way, I convinced myself it wasn’t good enough. And the wild part? This episode was supposed to be about giving my...

I realized I was rushing through my life… just waiting on Friday. In this episode, I reflect on what it looks like to stop treating the week like something to get through and start actually living inside each day. From small, intentional moments to a deeper shift in perspective, this is about learning how to enjoy your life in real time. Because it’s not that we need more weekends… we need to stop...

This afternoon the energy around me felt different. While preparing for a yoga class, I noticed a shift in the atmosphere. Conversations carried tension, emotions felt heavier, and it became a reminder of how easily we can absorb what others are going through if we aren’t mindful. Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Then something unexpected happened. A...

For this 10th episode, I went back and read something I wrote in 2021 about control, awareness, and personal growth. At the time, I didn’t realize how much that intention would challenge me over the next five years. This episode is a reflection on what it actually takes to release control, grow through testing, and stay committed to the work. Because awareness isn’t theory; it’s practice. This is...

Sometimes what we’re reacting to isn’t the real issue; it’s just the surface. In this episode, I’m processing what it looks like to stop managing symptoms and start tracing things back to their root. The anxiety. The stress. The stories we tell ourselves. The ways we convince ourselves we’re “fine” when we haven’t actually dealt with it. This is a conversation about honesty, the kind that starts w...

Sometimes it feels like the instructions come at the last minute. Like you’re driving in one lane and suddenly you’re told to turn — now. No warning. No map. No full picture. In this episode, I talk about what it feels like to trust direction when you don’t have a clear outline. When you’re used to having a to-do list. When you’re comfortable with structure. And now you’re in a space where the onl...

I didn’t expect a push-up challenge to turn into a whole lesson about how we talk to ourselves; but it did! While I was struggling through my reps, I caught myself coaching my way through it… “you got 10 more… you got 5… finish strong.” Hearing that back made me realize how much mental strength it takes to stay committed when something feels hard or uncomfortable. (video with original audio) Your...

We’ve all heard the saying “making a mountain out of a molehill,” but this episode explores how real that experience can feel when fear and doubt take over. Sometimes we build scenarios in our minds that feel overwhelming—only to realize, once we step into them, that we were already prepared. This conversation reflects on procrastination, fear-driven thinking, and the courage it takes to move forw...

During a rare Tennessee snowstorm, I continued my daily walks—finding beauty in the stillness, the quiet, and the slowing down. A simple question from someone else—“Aren’t you scared to walk in the snow?”—introduced a thought I had never considered before. In this episode, I reflect on how easily someone else’s fear can plant a seed of doubt, even when it isn’t intentional. Not every question, con...

In this episode, I talk about intentional obedience — obedience rooted in purpose, responsibility, and alignment rather than outcome. I share a deeply personal experience of advocating for my mother during a medical crisis, and how obedience didn’t come with a plan, a promise, or immediate relief — it simply required action. This conversation is about understanding that obedience does not come wit...

How do you know when it’s God you’re being obedient to? In this episode, I reflect on the journey of obedience and how clarity came through building a direct connection with God. I share how my obedience deepened as my relationship with God strengthened — and how 2025 became a year of tangible alignment after seeds were planted in earlier years. This conversation explores trust, discernment, and t...