Hey Reader,
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I'm in full prep mode for next week's Democratic National Convention (DNC) and my calendar is packed! Chicago is about to be so litty! 🎉
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Mind you, this means I'm gonna be peopling for the next 9 days. So y'all pray for this introvert. Lay under blankets on my behalf. 😩
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I have BIG NEWS on something I’m opening for you TODAY, so don’t miss the Recommendation portion of this week’s email below.👇🏾
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Now, let's dive into what's on my mind this week...

RANT

People love taking shortcuts that don't pay off.
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​A few months ago, I had someone who signed up for a consulting session with me ask, "I wanna be where you are. How can I make that happen?" 🤔💭
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First of all, weird question. But I said, "Well, you'll need 20 years of deep work, consistency, and obedience." She went, "Ok, so can you help me or not?"
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I cannot. 🙅🏾‍♀️

Because I don't have a shortcut that will get you in my seat. That's not how this works. I can give you the exact steps I've taken (and frankly, I already have many times over the years publicly), and you might still get different results because the anointing and assignment on our lives are different.
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All this is to say, please understand that there are no real overnight successes. Those who skipped the work are not able to sustain it. 💯
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I can give people info and insight on mistakes I've made so they make fewer. But I cannot give you a shortcut to go from "no footprint" to "Known name." And anyone who says they can is lying and grifting.

Building reputation is a years-long practice. It is a doubling down on yourself, out loud, over and over again. There is no cheat code for that, but there ARE frameworks for it (and I'm working on that cuz I will share them).
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Shortcuts are like when you pay for the cheapest tattoo artist and now you’re wondering why the Tweety Bird tattoo you wanted looks like Lil Wayne. I bet you that money saved is now full of regrets. 🫠😩🥴

REFLECTION

The Power of Rebuilding Oneself Through Community.
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​Rebuilding is often seen as a solo journey, where you dig deep and find strength within. But let me tell you what I’ve learned: rebuilding isn’t just about finding your own stillness, it’s about embracing the power of community along the way, all while anchoring yourself in your experiences.🌱 🤝🏾
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When everything in my life felt like it was falling apart, my instinct was to retreat, to handle it all by myself. But in the midst of that chaos, I discovered the necessity of stillness, not just as a personal sanctuary but as the foundation for my rebuild. Stillness isn’t about isolation; it’s about creating space for clarity, for healing, and for truly connecting with those who matter. 💖
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During my quiet moments, I realized that before I could rebuild my business, I had to rebuild myself. I got back to my roots, diving into the Bible, especially the Book of John, and re-establishing my connection with God. It was in this stillness that I stopped running from my problems and began facing them head-on. But here’s the key: I didn’t do it alone.

My community became essential in this process. I started being intentional about who I allowed in my space, cutting out anything that didn’t bring me energy. When I stopped trying to do everything by myself and began opening up, letting others into my process, that’s when the real rebuilding began, not just of my business, but of my spirit. 💪🏾
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In stillness, I found clarity; in my community, I found strength. They were there to offer perspectives I hadn't considered, to remind me of my strengths when I doubted myself, and to support me in ways I hadn't even realized I needed. And because of this, my decisions became more grounded, my actions more purposeful, and my progress more steady. It was through this combination of stillness and community that I found the wings to soar again. 🚀

This process wasn’t just about getting back to business as usual. It was about doing things differently; working smarter, not harder, and aligning every decision with a deeper sense of purpose. I stopped rushing to every event, every opportunity, and started choosing what truly mattered, both for myself and my business. 💼✨
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​So if you’re in the midst of rebuilding, take this to heart: You don’t have to do it alone. Stillness will give you the clarity you need, and community will give you the strength to keep going. Embrace the quiet moments, listen to your spirit, reconnect with your faith, but also reach out, connect, and let others be part of your journey. 🤲🏾🌍

Rebuilding isn’t just about what you can achieve on your own; it’s about what we can do together. And when you find that balance between stillness and community, grounded in your experiences, you’ll discover that you can rebuild stronger, better, and more resilient than ever before. 💪🏾

RECOMMENDATION

Join the space for the grownups AKA my new community!

One thing I've loved about writing these newsletters over these last few years are the responses that I get from you all. And they show me that we are all in a shared experience.

And I think about how the world is oftentimes a dumpster fire, how sometimes we're beating our heads against the walls, being like, where are the grownups? Where are the people with sense? Where is the sanctuary for people who actually want to be and do better? 🤔💭
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I realized the people who follow me, the people who subscribe to this newsletter are those people. The people who listen to my podcast, who read my books are those people. And I want to be in a deeper community with the grownups, the aunties and the uncles, the ones who are trying to make the world better than we found it.
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That’s why I’m excited to launch the Professional Troublemaker Patreon! 🎉 This is for the grownups with sense, who wanna do life, work, and themselves better!

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It's a space to build community ANDDDD get some of my most valuable content.
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I'll be doing monthly Q&A’s, dropping life and work hacks and templates. Members will receive EARLY, EXTRA and EXCLUSIVE work from me (including the video episodes of my podcast).
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Plus, you know I love a Group Chat, so there is one in there! 👀
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The community is now LIVE and I cannot wait to connect with you all on a deeper level. 🙏🏾 Oh, and membership is just $20 a month. 👀

Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of a community that's all about growth, support, and doing life better. See you there! 🚀​
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Before you go, I'd love to hear from you. What are you taking the time to REBUILD in this season? 👀 Hit reply and let me know!
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​Stay awesome,

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