For most of my life, I thought I had to carry everything on my own. From being the “responsible one” as a kid to trying to do it all as a mom, wife, and leader, I learned how deeply fear and pride shaped my relationship with asking for help.

In this episode, I talk about where that mindset came from, how it showed up in my adult life, and the quiet ways I’m learning to let go and let people in.

If you’ve ever struggled to ask for support, I hope this episode reminds you: you don’t have to do it all to be worthy. You don’t have to do it all alone. You never did.

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In this episode, I sit down with one of the funniest, most insightful people I know, my dear friend Monique DaNae. We’ve been friends since ninth grade, and in many ways, we’ve grown into our voices over time. Monique is now the host of Conversations with Monique DaNae, a podcast centered around healing, truth-telling, and bridging generational gaps through dialogue.

Together, we talk about what it means to be more than the role you’ve been cast in, especially when you’re known as “the funny one.” Monique opens up about her journey to reclaim parts of herself that were overlooked, learning how to speak up not just with humor, but with honesty and heart.

If you've ever struggled with being seen beyond your labels, the strong one, the funny one, the one who keeps it all together, this conversation will speak to you.

🎧 Tap in and witness a powerful voice coming into her own.

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In this episode, I’m reflecting on the journey of finding and reclaiming my voice, something that hasn't always felt safe or easy, especially as a Black woman. From navigating a childhood speech impediment to staying silent in professional spaces where speaking up came with consequences, I share the moments that shaped how I show up and speak today.

I talk about:

• Why speaking up isn’t always a privilege Black and Brown women have
• The cost of shrinking myself to survive in white-dominant spaces
• A breaking point that pushed me to finally use my voice
• Why silence often feels safer, but never leads to peace
• The power of building spaces where we can be our full selves without apology

If you’ve ever struggled to use your voice, doubted your right to be heard, or felt the tension between staying quiet and standing in your truth, I hope this episode reminds you that your voice matters, tremble and all.

Thank you, growth, for helping me stop playing small.

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