Have you ever put your dreams on the back burner because you didn’t want to disappoint others? You say “yes” when your heart is screaming “no.” You prioritize everyone else’s needs, convinced that making others happy is the right thing to do. But deep down, you feel the weight of frustration, exhaustion, and the nagging […]
Tag: Calling
Scared? Take the Leap Anyway
I remember a conversation I had with a friend several years ago. We were both dreaming out loud, sharing the goals we wanted to accomplish in our lives. As we advised each other on the best steps to take, she shared something that has stuck with me ever since. She said, “Someone once told me, […]
Sometimes The Pit Is Where You Need To Be
“Listen to this dream,” he said. “We were out in the field, tying up bundles of grain. Suddenly my bundle stood up, and your bundles all gathered around and bowed low before mine!” His brothers responded, “So you think you will be our king, do you? Do you actually think you will reign over us?” And […]
Am I The Only One Who Needs To Pivot?
If you’ve been in my community for a while, you know that I love to plan. And doing my beginning of the year planning is something I look forward to every year. This has been the case for as long as I can remember. So, in December 2023, I set aside time to prepare for […]
Discovering Your God-Given Path
Let me begin with a story about a former client of mine, Lisa. Lisa was like many of us, living a life that appeared successful on the outside. So, she had this good job, a loving family, and a supportive church community. But deep inside, she felt a sense of emptiness and restlessness. She knew […]
Does Your Calling Scare You?
When I find myself discussing calling with women, the conversations generally fall into one of two categories. First, are the women who have no clue what their calling is and want me to help them identify it. The other category is made up of women who know what their calling is but for one reason […]
Are You Pushed By Pain Or Pulled By Passion?
As a coach and speaker, I often share the story of how I decided when I was twelve years old to become a lawyer one day. Everything I did from that point on had to help me in achieving that goal. I took college prep classes in high school, chose my college major based on […]
It’s Not Time To Quit
And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Galatians (NKJV) I remember the time I was busy running my non-profit Changing the Buzz, Inc. while also running my business. I was faced with a particular challenge in my business. At one […]
You Are Gifted For Divine Purpose
Most people know the story of Joseph. He dreamed about a future in which he would be the ruler over many. He was sold into slavery, unjustly imprisoned, and forgotten about. But after all of that, he was still able to say that what was meant for evil, God meant for good. Joseph knew that […]
The Vision God Gave You
When you look at what’s going on in the world today, there’s a lot to see that’s going wrong. Many people are concerned about the economy, finances, jobs, and how it’s going to affect them and their families. But there’s another problem if all they can see is what’s going wrong. And if their primary […]