Reflections & Lessons

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Sometimes people don’t relocate because of the economy.

They relocate to heal. Relocation is not always about chasing greener pastures or running from economic hardship. Sometimes, it’s about healing. It’s about starting afresh in a place where you’re not constantly bumping into memories you’re trying to forget. It’s about escaping the places…

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Don’t wait for life to demand your readiness.

This morning, I got a call that instantly took me back. It was from someone I know—someone who suddenly needed their driver’s license, today, without fail. There was no time left, no wiggle room. They needed it now. I paused for a moment, and…

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The children we call “failures” today are the ones who build empires tomorrow.

I was in a shop today, waiting in line, when I saw a young boy accidentally knock over a small display of snacks. It wasn’t anything major—just one of those little moments that happen when someone isn’t paying full attention. But before he could…

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Just because you’ve done something before doesn’t mean you’ve mastered every version of it.

 I Thought I Knew This. For the longest time, I’ve driven manual cars. That wasn’t new to me. I was confident with the gears, the timing, the rhythm of it. But here’s the thing—every manual car I had driven was diesel. Until recently. I…

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It’s never too late to change the direction of your path.

When you’ve boarded the wrong bus, the regret of getting off is always better than the regret of staying in it just because you fear what society might think. Choosing to get off may seem scary, but staying in the wrong place for the…

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Advice for women in their #20s

“Start something with your peer group called a brain trust.”- Jodie Taylor Brain Trusts are the Secret Sauce to Success for Young Professionals What is a brain trust? It’s a group of trusted advisors who can help you navigate your career, achieve your goals,…

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