Self Belief > Self Stagnation

Is it too late to say Happy New Year? 🫠 🤷‍♀️ I know it’s been way too long.

There’s no other way to put it. Last year kicked my ass and I didn’t FEEL like being consistent with my “personal brand”. Not the best call on my part, but it’s real.

What went really well last year was launching the programs for Represent. And, I’ll be honest, I am way more consistent with the Represent newsletter - delivered every Thursday and is hyper-focused on the creator economy. We share tips for creators, marketers, events and job opportunities. It’s poppin’ over there. Do yourself a favor and sign up.

As you know, this newsletter is definitely not just about work.

It’s about who we are in the work we do, and how we think and feel our way through it.

It’s where I let my fresh silk pressed hair down and share thoughts on entrepreneurship, life observations, and gems from the podcast.

I appreciate the good folks who stick with me and I will be hitting your inbox every Monday. Thank you for letting me start over again and again over the years.

‘Preciate ya!

Sometimes, when big moments happen like the Grammys or the Super Bowl LX, I get emotional thinking about how bittersweet it is to swing for the fences.

It forces me to think about what am I working on that is legacy making knowing that it’ll cost me something valuable, and the stakes are high, but the focus and vision are sharp. Something I can look back on and say, “That was not easy, but I did that. And I’m proud of it.” I am wise enough to know that those big things are seasonal, and it doesn’t have to be extremely public like a commercial, or a championship win, but something that pushes me harder than I’m comfortable with like the last set of a deep squat.

My friend asked me recently:

“What would you be thanking God for a month(s) from now when it all paid off”? 

This is a powerful prompt. I sat with that question and wrote my list, and I encourage you to do the same.

Bad Bunny said: ”If I’m here at Super Bowl LX, it’s because I never NEVER stopped believing in myself. And you should also believe in yourself. You’re worth more than you think.”

I believe that deeply. Here’s to the rest of the year where we are demonstrating self-belief and producing legacy-making work that we are proud of - including consistent newsletter posts.

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