Why Now? The Year of Awakening and Owning My Voice

I've had much to say for the longest time but no true platform. Or, better put, no space that felt fully mine. I've always been someone who processes the world through expression, whether in writing, talking, or even deep conversations with myself (don't judge).

My journey with media started years ago. I interned at a radio station, where I later co-hosted The Coven, a show about real issues affecting women. That experience lit something in me. I loved it. The dialogue, the stories, and the passion behind every topic were everything I needed then.

Then came TV. I co-hosted a talk show. Another platform, another chance to speak. But like most traditional media spaces, it came with filters. With limits. With invisible lines, you weren't supposed to cross. I had so much more to say. Thoughts that weren't "safe" enough. Conversations that were too "real" for broadcast.

So, I did what many of us do: I kept it in, journaled, wrote notes on my phone at 1 a.m., and rehearsed arguments in the shower. I knew I had things worth sharing, but I wasn't ready or maybe didn't know how.

Why I Always Wanted to Blog (But didn't)

Funny enough, I did start a blog once. It began as a school assignment during my Master's program, and to my surprise, it gained some traction. But life happened. Other things took over. And just like that, I abandoned something that had real potential.

I used to be that person, idea after idea, passion project after passion project, all left half-done or never started. That version of me? She's gone. She served her time. But this me? She's showing up. And this blog is proof of that.

Starting again was scary, not because I didn't want to write but because I wasn't willing to water it down this time. I didn't want to create just another "lifestyle blog." I wanted to write real things. I wanted to talk about the books that changed my thinking, the heartbreaks that shook me, and the lessons that woke me up. I wanted to talk about love, friendship, faith, purpose, family, career, and all the messy, beautiful, complicated parts of life.

And yes, I doubted myself. Who am I to start a blog? Will anyone read this? But I kept coming back to the same thought: Do it anyway. Write it anyway. Show up anyway.

So… Why Now?

2025, Whew. This has been my year of awakening, my divine reset, and not in a fluffy, "new year, new me" way. No, this has been the year I chose to become intentional about everything, from how I spend my mornings to who I allow in my space.

2024 was rough. I haven't really shared it yet; maybe I will with time. But what I can say is that I left that year with a promise to myself: No more dimming, no more hiding, no more starting and stopping. I wanted this year to feel different, and it does because I decided it would.

People have always told me, "You should start a vlog. You should create content. You're made for this." And for the longest time, I didn't believe it. Maybe it was imposter syndrome. Maybe I wasn't ready. But now? I see it. I believe it. I feel it.

What You'll Find Here

This blog is many things, but above all, it's mine. It's real. It's honest. It's me showing up. So, if you're here, here's what to expect:

• Reflections on life and lessons I've learned
• Career and personal growth stories (with all the wins and Ls)
• Wellness, self-awareness, and the healing journey
• Thoughts on culture, society, and things people don't always say out loud
• Honest storytelling from the heart, no filters

Let's Talk

Have you ever felt like you've been holding on to something for too long? Like there's something inside you that wants out, but you keep putting it off?

Yeah. Same.

But this is the year we stop overthinking and do the thing. If you're reading this and it resonates with you, let's grow together. Let's talk in the comments. Let's build something real here.

I'll be sharing tools, books, habits, and whatever has helped me take action. Not because I have it all figured out but because I'm learning to show up for myself. And if my story helps you show up for yourself, then that's everything.

This is just the beginning.