It’s a new season, hence a new reason. — It’s a new season, hence a new reason. Time has passed, things have evolved. My character has been stretched; my dreams have been crushed. My tribe didn’t always support me, and my family wasn’t always there for me. Yet, I stuck through it, and I pushed through it. I am…

Let me begin by wishing a happy Father’s Day to all the men. A father isn’t only the biological one, but very often all-male figureheads in… — Let me begin by wishing a happy Father’s Day to all the men. A father isn’t only the biological one, but very often all-male figureheads in our lives. It’s good to be called a father, but the level of implication and involvement in people’s lives determines one’s ability to be…

Yesterday, I published a new video on YouTube. It focuses on what (aspiring) immigrants need to do/know. Now that it’s online, how do I… — Yesterday, I published a new video on YouTube. It focuses on what (aspiring) immigrants need to do/know. Now that it’s online, how do I feel about watching myself? How are people reacting? I keep questioning myself and wondering if it is good enough. Is it acceptable content? Is it digestible…

I recently did something. I embarked on a new journey; I started a YouTube channel. I keep questioning myself, though. Did I do the right… — I recently did something. I embarked on a new journey; I started a YouTube channel. I keep questioning myself, though. Did I do the right thing? Will anyone want to listen to me? Why would people want to hear what I have to say? All these thoughts keep troubling me…

Once upon a time, I came into this world. I knew neither why nor how. As I grew older, my mother taught me all that I needed to know. — Once upon a time, I came into this world. I knew neither why nor how. As I grew older, my mother taught me all that I needed to know. The more I learn from her, the more I want to know. Her wisdom and knowledge have enabled me to grow. …

While thinking about the word ‘emotion(s),’ I look at my life and say, “what an interesting life you have lived.” — While thinking about the word ‘emotion(s),’ I look at my life and say, “what an interesting life you have lived.” Those who know me can tell you the number of times I have showcased my emotions, in particular through tears. Some people get to know me and think that I…

Do you (still) believe in your dreams? — Do you (still) believe in your dreams? Or have you given up on them? When I hear the word “dream,” I am always inclined to think about my childhood dreams and all I ever wanted to be when I grow up. What are those dreams we all had? Do we…

That moment when you are reflecting on your life, and you come to realize that if not for the Lord, you won’t be here today. Yes, I am… — That moment when you are reflecting on your life, and you come to realize that if not for the Lord, you won’t be here today. Yes, I am grateful because I don’t know where I would be if not for Jesus. Sometimes life circumstances have a way of treating us…

As we wrap up Women’s History month, I can’t help but express my gratitude to you all. I applaud women for all they do. — Grandmothers, I thank you for your words of wisdom. Thank you for the life experiences you have shared with me. I pray I live as long as you ladies. Thank you for raising my parents and enabling me to be born. My lovely Mother, I thank you for giving birth…