Every year, I plan my sabbatical like clockwork. From mid-November to early January, I step away from the hustle to rest, recharge, and map out the year ahead. It’s my time to reset, be with family, and come back ready to take on my business with fresh energy. But this time, things didn’t go as planned.

Let’s be real: we live in a world where positivity is often pushed as the only way to be. But here’s the truth: it’s okay to not be okay. It’s okay to say, “This year has been hard,” without feeling like you’re failing or being negative. As someone who values authenticity, balance, and boundaries, I believe it’s crucial to hold space for all our emotions—the good, the bad, and everything in between.

I want to share an incredible experience I recently completed that has enriched me both personally and professionally. I was fortunate to be part of Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women: Black in Business, a program designed to support Black women entrepreneurs in building and scaling their businesses. This program has been a game-changer for me, offering insights, challenges, and a community that pushed me to new heights.

It is so easy to get into a scarcity mindset and it can be tough to get out of it! Believe me, I know and I have learned some valuable tips that I’m going to share with you to help you pivot and regain a growth mindset.

A quick google search and you’ll discover a lot has been written about this very topic! Every story is different and I’m sharing mine with you. Getting fired is a difficult, emotional, and devastating experience to go through. That feeling of failure and uncertainty can be overwhelming, but you’ll discover as I share my experience, it can be the most exciting opportunity of your life! It was for me!