08/16/2026
Joy and grief can co-exist, and this week they definitely shared space in my heart. ❤️🩹
This week was the one-year anniversary of my uncle—my “big baby” and my second dad—gaining his heavenly wings. I’ve been so focused on taking care of his affairs that the grief finally caught up to me, and it hit like a ton of bricks. Missing him never gets easier.
But God has a way of carrying us through. In the midst of the tears, I experienced some incredible highs. I attended my first ATL Tech Week at the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs! It was an amazing time attending sessions on business growth, raising capital, and connecting with so many amazing people.
On top of that, I had the honor of speaking as a panelist at the 2026 National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) conference alongside Isaac Hayes III! We talked all about the legal side of building a brand and going independent, and I even got the inside scoop on his new app, Sparktheworld.app, which is going to be a game-changer for amplifying Black voices.
Whew... what a week! And my birthday is coming up on Friday! 🎉
Feeling so incredibly blessed and grateful for the love, the opportunities, and my angels watching over me.