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Hello World, Again!? Over 20 years of content deleted.
Hey everyone! So, I have a little confession to make... I deleted a huge chunk…
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Becoming the Elder: A Reflection on Legacy, Loss, and Self-Care
This past week, I was reminded in a painful yet profound way: I am an elder now.
I’ve carried this mantle since birth, but it feels different when loss reminds you of how precious and short time can be. My great-grand niece’s passing brought back memories of the elders I lost too soon, and it stirred in me a commitment to care for myself so I can be present for my children and their children.
Legacy isn’t only about memory. It’s about presence.
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Groceries, Grace, and God’s Timing: Eight Years of Becoming a Family
Eight years ago, my vision boards were full of prayers for family + faith.
This month, we celebrate the anniversary of meeting the boys — and watch Ella Grace sing whole songs in the background.
God’s timing? Right. On. Time.
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Neurodivergence and the X-Factor
I’ve realized something: raising neurodivergent children is like raising the X-Men. Their strengths are powerful, their challenges are real, and the world often misunderstands them. But fear isn’t the answer—understanding is. 🦸🏾♀️ #Parenting #Neurodiversity
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Living in the Overflow: Walking in God’s Abundance, Grace, and Glory
Feb 2014. World Changers Houston. Guest minister Matthew Ashimolowo shared a word I still carry: Live in the overflow. 🌊✨ Not barely enough. Not “just making it.” But so full of God’s goodness, grace & glory that it spills into every area—and onto others. 💜
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Don’t Compromise the Standard: Why You Need Standards in Life and Leadership
Originally inspired by leadership meeting notes, 2014 | Revised for today Whether in business, ministry,…
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Decoding a Former Workaholic: Then and Now
I used to wear busy like a badge of honor. But what I’ve learned? God never asked me to hustle for His favor. He just asked for my attention.
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Inclusion in Action: An Autism Mama’s Unexpected Blessing
A Grace-Filled First How one summer camp field trip reminded me that with the right…
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Eyes on the Storm: What the Eagle Knows About Leading Well
The eagle doesn’t run from storms—it rises through them. 🦅
In leadership, storms aren’t setbacks—they’re setups. Discover 4 powerful lessons from the eagle to lead with courage, vision, and heart.
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How Not to Burn Out While Serving: A Prayer for Balance, Compassion, and Overflow
Sometimes serving others leaves us feeling burnt out and bitter instead of joyful and fulfilled. It doesn’t have to be that way. 💛
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Ashanti Crowns and Soulful Goodbyes: The End of My African Homecoming
From mosquito-bitten nights in a $2.50 hotel to dancing for the last time on African soil, my final days in Ghana were unforgettable. I became Adawa, saw the Ashanti King, and nearly caused a market riot over a lost camera. Oh—and I watched my dad get chased for wearing a sombrero and biker shorts in Senegal.
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From Brooklyn to the Motherland: My First Trip to Africa at Sixteen
We danced in a Fulani village. Rode dune buggies to the Atlantic. Prayed at the ocean’s edge. I missed my mama. We got soaked in rain, witnessed beauty, and learned painful truths.
And then we crossed into Ghana…
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From Brooklyn to the Motherland: My First Trip to Africa at Sixteen
In the summer of 1994, I boarded a plane for the very first time—with a passport, a notebook, and a dream. At sixteen, I left Brooklyn and journeyed with my dad, aunt, and cousin to Senegal and Ghana for what became a soul-shifting trip to the Motherland.
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My Funko Pop Rotation: How a Black Girl’s Office Shelf Tells a Story
Discover how I rotate my Funko Pop collection—from Wakanda to classic TV—and why it’s more than a shelf; it’s a story of joy, culture, and legacy.
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Practical Holiness: Living From the Inside Out
While flipping through one of my old Bible study notebooks from over thirteen years ago,…
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When Fear Knocks, Let Faith Answer
🕊️ When fear comes knocking, don’t leave it on read—let faith answer the door with the Word as backup.
This summer, I’m decluttering more than closets. I’m clearing out the lies fear told me and making room for bold, faith-filled action.
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Auntie Wisdom: Why Your Parents Really Do Understand You
Being the “cool Auntie” means knowing when to listen and when to drop a gem. I wrote this a decade ago—before motherhood—and now it hits even deeper.
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Dear Hearts: A Healing Letter to All My Nieces and Nephews
Grief doesn’t knock before it shows up. But neither does healing. Read this open letter from Auntie Lela to all her nieces and nephews about life, loss, and choosing to live again.
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A Renaissance Man in Reeboks: Remembering My Father’s Quiet Genius
Some men leave behind estates.Others leave behind empires.My father? He left behind legacy. He was…
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Happy Father’s Day to Our Forever Head Coach — Oji Fagan
From the sidelines of the field to the heart of our home, you lead with…
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The Daily Grace of Parenting Neurodivergent Children: A Mama’s Story
Parenting neurodivergent children requires deep listening, daily grace, and limitless love. In my latest blog post, I reflect on raising my three beautifully unique kids—and how God meets me in the moments in between.