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 still standing; I am still hoping. I am still running my race; I still need grace. My life will be boring if I quit; I want to be fit.

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? …

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? …

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…