Hello Reader, I hope your week is going well. I know a lot is going on, and I will address that in our newsletter on Friday. But I want to share some great news with you. As I have told you before, there was a time in my life when I was a completely different person, and something had to change. I got a big wake-up call. In 2015, I sat in urgent care, unable to breathe.The diagnosis was pneumonia, but the truth was deeper than that. I had reached the edge. My body had finally said what my…
The Monica Wisdom Podcast. Follow on Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. We are everywhere. Follow on Spotify Dear Sister,Reader, Good morning. Wishing you the best week and moments of joy. I know much has gone on in our nation and the world, but these big moments also allow us to focus on what matters to us. We are powerful and understand that we move differently. That being said, something beautiful is unfolding. I’ve been quietly working on a series that honors the sacred journey of…
Hello Reader, I want to share something that has been on my heart. Over the years, I have learned that not everyone is ready for a full coaching program. Sometimes what we need is to sit down and have a strategic conversation with someone who understands us. Someone who can help us see things clearly and find the next step that feels right. Lately, I have heard from many women who are standing at a crossroads. They have questions like: “What is my next move?” “How do I know if I am on the…
A Moment to Reflect, Reclaim, and Rise Hello Reader, Even with so much going on, we have so much to be proud of. We carry the strength and wisdom of our ancestors and the power we gain every single day. I know it is exhausting, but we have a power very few possess. Take a moment today and reflect on your own life. The things you have overcome. The path you have walked. Celebrate yourself along with all who have walked this journey as a Black woman and as Black people. As we continue this…
Hello Reader, Let’s be real. Black women do not ask for the money we deserve. We show up, overdeliver, and stay grateful. We carry the weight of excellence on our shoulders while society still questions our value. We’re taught to be humble, to not make a fuss, to smile and say thank you for the minimum, while everyone else is eating well. Listening to The Soft Life is Political podcast series, you already know, this movement is not about pampering. It’s not about bubble baths and massages,…
Final Episode Hello Reader, I hope you weekend went well and you got a bit of rest. We are on the final episode of our podcast series. What a journey this season has been. The Soft Life Is Political series started as a conversation, but it became something deeper, a healing, an evoluton, and a homecoming. We’ve talked about rest, boundaries, joy, the inner critic, and the power of rewriting our stories. We’ve talked about what it means to choose ourselves after decades of choosing everyone…
The Truth About Starting Over Dear Reader, What a week. So much has been happening in the world, and I just want to acknowledge how heavy it’s been. From the storms to the state of the nation, it can all feel like too much. But we’re still here. We are resilient. That part hasn’t changed. As we move into the next phase of the Soft Life, there’s one topic that keeps coming up again and again. Show me the money. With so much uncertainty and so many people shifting into entrepreneurship, this…
