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Progress Over Perfect: Lessons From a Recovering Perfectionist
Perfectionism looks like ambition—but it’s often a clever form of procrastination. Here’s how I learned to let go, start messy, and fall in love with progress again.

Monickie Scott
Oct 27, 20253 min read


The Discipline of Gratitude: Let Thankfulness Strengthen Your Side Hustle
The Morning Gratitude Found Me There was a morning I woke up already behind. My inbox was overflowing, the laundry pile was mocking me, and I had a client deadline waiting before my morning coffee. Gratitude? That wasn’t even on the list. I remember sitting at my desk, feeling tense and tired before the day even began. Then, almost instinctively, I reached for my journal. Not to write a to-do list, but to write a thank-you list. At first, it felt forced. “I’m grateful for...

Monickie Scott
Oct 20, 20253 min read


Assata Shakur on Breaking Barriers: “A Wall Is Just a Wall”
Assata Shakur’s words remind us that obstacles are never permanent. “A wall is just a wall.” In this post, we explore how her resilience inspires women to break barriers in business, career, and personal life.

Felina Garrett
Sep 29, 20252 min read


The Currency of Confidence: Why Believing in Yourself Is a Business Strategy.
True leadership begins with how you lead yourself. In this blog, discover why self-care is one of the most powerful leadership strategies, and how it can help you create balance, protect your energy, and model strength for others.

Felina Garrett
Sep 25, 20252 min read


The Power of Owning Your Place - with Taylor Townsend
Taylor Townsend’s words, “I’m exactly where I need to be,” remind us that we’re not behind; we’re right on time. In this post, we explore how to trust our journey, release comparison, and embrace the power of being present.

Felina Garrett
Sep 15, 20252 min read


Protect Your Peace: Break Up with Burnout Using Boundaries and Mindset Shifts
Not everything deserves your yes. Learn how to protect your peace by setting boundaries, releasing perfectionism, and letting go of what no longer serves you.

Monickie Scott
Sep 8, 20252 min read
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