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There’s something about a thunderstorm that stirs the soul. The crack of lightning, the roll of thunder, the pounding of rain against a window. It grabs your attention, demands you stop and take notice. And if you’re like me, sometimes it feels like the sky is reflecting exactly what’s going on inside. Life often mimics…

Lately, I’ve been doing a lot of personal work, the kind that happens behind closed doors, in quiet moments, and in the spaces where old beliefs still whisper things I know aren’t true anymore. I’ve been asking myself hard questions. Why do I still struggle with self-doubt? Why do I overthink everything? Why do I…

The other day, I was conducting an interview when someone asked me a question I’ve been asked many times before: “Why do you work for Persevere?” My answer is always the same…because it’s personal. When I first met our founder, Sean Hosman, I was at one of the lowest, most humiliating points in my life.…

There are days when I feel like I’m walking through a fog, where my mind plays tricks on me, and I can’t quite shake the weight pressing on my chest. The stress, the fears, the old wounds, and the whispers of distrust, they swirl in circles, never quite letting me rest. I try to push…

For years after I walked out of prison, I wore my past like a hidden scar, tucked away beneath my accomplishments, my leadership roles, and my smile in meetings. I had survived the unimaginable, rebuilt my life from the rubble, and yet, I still heard the voice. “You don’t belong here.” That voice, that imposter…

Have you ever looked back on a relationship, whether personal or professional, and thought, “How did I not see it?” The truth is, most of us don’t. Not right away. We want to believe people are genuine. That their laughter is real, their support is sincere, their kindness is rooted in something pure. But what…

There are moments in life when your journey and your calling collide, and you realize, this is bigger than me. That’s exactly how I felt when I received the invitation to speak as a Main Stage Panelist at the Christian Women’s Expo in Memphis, TN. 📅 Event Date: July 26, 2025 📍 Location: Agricenter International…

Some couples take weekend getaways. We take roadside pit stops sponsored by blown trailer tires and sheer determination. Today started off simple: head out. Easy. Until the trailer decided it was done with this whole “functioning properly” thing. One tire straight-up gave out like it had seen enough of life. Poof. Done. No warning. Just…

We don’t talk about it enough: adult bullying is real. And it’s often more dangerous than the kind we survived as kids, because it’s dressed in suits, masked by professionalism, and justified by “personality differences” or “workplace dynamics.” But let me say this plainly: gossip, microaggressions, passive aggression, exclusion, false narratives, that’s bullying. And I…

There comes a point where you have to decide: your peace or their chaos. And for me, I’ve reached it. Whether it’s in my personal life or at work, drama has become the one thing I’m no longer willing to entertain. Why? Because it costs too much, and I’m not just talking about time or…