# Why Now? The Year of Awakening and Owning My Voice
For years, I had so much to say but no true platform to say it—at least, not without limitations. I’ve always thrived on expression. My journey began in media—I interned at a radio station and later co-hosted a show called *The Coven*, where we tackled issues affecting women. That experience ignited something in me—I loved speaking my mind, sharing perspectives, and diving into meaningful conversations.
Then came my time in television, where I co-hosted a talk show. Again, I had a platform, but like most mainstream media spaces, my opinions were often filtered. I had thoughts, ideas, and conversations that deserved to be raw and unfiltered, but there wasn’t a space for them. So, I journaled. I wrote notes. I debated with myself in my head. But I never let my thoughts fly out into the world—until now.
## Why I Always Wanted to Blog (But didn’t)
At one point, I did start a blog. It began as an assignment during my Master’s program, and to my surprise, it was doing well. But life happened. Other priorities took over, and like many great ideas I’ve had, I left it behind.
I used to be that person—someone with brilliant ideas that never saw the light of day. Some remained as mere thoughts, while others I started but never finished. But that’s not me anymore. That version of me is gone. And that’s why this blog is alive—this time, it’s here to stay.
Restarting was scary, not just because of the commitment but because I knew I wanted to do this my way. I didn’t want to write generic blog posts; I wanted to document real life—my experiences, my growth, the books that changed me, the moments that shaped me, and the lessons I’ve learned along the way. I wanted to talk about love, friendship, faith, family, career, and personal development—the things that truly matter.
And of course, I had doubts. Who doesn’t? But I told myself, this is my open diary—go for it. There’s literally nothing stopping you.
## Why This Year? Why Now?
2025 has been my year of awakening—a year of divine turnaround. I’ve grown in every area of my life, and that’s because I made a decision. I committed to intentionality, discipline, and self-improvement.
Truth is, 2024 wasn’t my best year. I went through a lot—things I’ll probably share on this blog when the time feels right. But as the year came to an end, I made a promise to myself: 2025 would be different. I would be intentional from the moment I opened my eyes in the morning to when I closed them at night. And one of the ways I’d hold myself accountable was through this blog.
People have always seen things in me—gifts, talents, potential. “You should start a vlog. You should do content creation. You should put yourself out there.” And for so long, I didn’t see it in myself. Was it imposter syndrome? Maybe. But this year? My eyes are open. I know what I can do, and I’m ready to show up for myself.
## What to Expect From This Blog
This blog will be a reflection of life—raw, unfiltered, and deeply personal. Expect:
– Personal reflections and life lessons
– Career growth and professional insights
– Wellness, self-improvement, and personal development
– My thoughts on society, culture, and the things people hesitate to talk about
– Real, unfiltered storytelling—because this is my mind, my thoughts, pinned down and set free.
## Let’s Talk!
Have you ever felt like you’ve been sitting on something for too long? Like you know you should start something, but you keep putting it off? Let’s talk in the comments—because this year, we stop holding back.
I’ll also be sharing tools, books, and strategies that have helped me take action in my life. If my journey resonates with you, let’s grow together. This is just the beginning.
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