Unapologetically Me: Owning My Gift and Walking My Path
India.Arie's words—"Your real job in the world is to be you"—resonate deeply with me because they speak to the very essence of my journey. Over a decade ago, when I first stepped into this path of helping women heal their minds, bodies, and spirits, I didn’t do it out of convenience or ambition—I did it because it was my calling. It wasn’t just about me; it was about honoring the foundation my grandmothers laid long before I was even a thought. This gift I carry within me is ancestral, intrinsic, and unshakable. It cannot be taken away because it’s as much a part of me as the air I breathe.
Over the years, I’ve had the honor of guiding women, of being a witness to their growth and transformation. Their wins have become my wins. Their healing has become my purpose. But the truth is, walking in your calling isn’t always comfortable—for you or for others. My energy, my way of being, can sometimes make people uneasy, and I’ve come to accept that. It’s never my intention to intimidate or alienate; instead, I show up to celebrate their wins, honor their journey, and support them in becoming the truest version of themselves—not what society or anyone else says they should be.
Too many of us have lived in the shadows, hiding our light, dimming who we are to fit into spaces that don’t align with our spirit. We’ve bent ourselves into shapes that make others comfortable, forgetting that our light isn’t meant to be hidden—it’s meant to shine. And in shining, we give others permission to do the same. I believe we owe it to ourselves to lean into our gifts, into our zone of genius, and offer it to those who are open to receiving it.
Yet, even as I say this, I find myself in a space of dis-ease. My heart feels heavy. I am disheartened. I won’t shy away from this truth, because growth requires honesty. I don’t fully understand why I feel this way, but I know that shifts are coming—some I can already see, others remain hidden. Change is never easy, but it’s necessary. And despite the uncertainty, I will continue to walk this path, to heed the spiritual messages and guidance that I am given.
This journey isn’t about what I want—it’s about what I’m meant to do. Not everyone will understand it, and that’s okay. It’s not meant for everyone to understand. All I can do is remain obedient to my calling, to be unapologetically me, and to trust that the work I’m doing is making a difference, even when the road ahead feels unclear.
