Let’s Talk About Making Moves (OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT)

If you are signed up to receive my weekly Humble Uplifts (which you should be!) you were privy to recently learn a little about my new venture of sorts… It all started with an ah ha moment I had last April at the final screening of our No More Chains Documentary Tour in Norfolk, VA.
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Catch Me as a Panelist on a New Series!

I’m excited to officially announce my part in a new faith discussion series, called Fellowship. This is a 7 part series that aims to break the taboo of discussing challenges of being a believer; and also provide a platform for believers to openly discuss their challenges and find encouragement via social media. The pilot, “Can
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Issa Life Reflection: Be Grateful for Early Mornings

I’m so grateful to be able to wake up in pure peace. It doesn’t happen everyday, but when it does, it makes for a great start to my day and often my week. It’s in the ripe hours of the morning that I’m at my greatest peace and in alignment with my spirit, purpose, and
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10 Things You Can Do NOW to Give Your Mind a Break

I find self care to be immensely important to operate from a place of overflow rather than an empty tank. If you’re someone who has an extremely difficult time taking time away to focus on your self care the way that you should I have something I wanna suggest to help you start small. Hopefully this
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It’s Time to Dig Deeper, Be Decisive & Doubt Less

Happy New Year! I’m so excited that this is my first post of the new year and I hope that everyone has been doing well! I don’t know about you, but I still cannot believe it’s 2017 already! However, I am happy to be back on the blog, sharing some great news, motivation, and encouragement as we reset and
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Say YES & Pass The Gratitude On

If you’re subscribed to my weekly Humble Uplifts Newsletter you remember that two weeks ago I shared my Music Motivation that featured “I’ll Just Say Yes” by Brian Courtney Wilson. I shared that the lyrics of this song always give me life and can pull me out of any troubling moment when I’m low on energy
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What is Your Why?

I like to believe that it’s not very productive to try to tackle life without something that reminds you why you desire to teach, help others in need, develop that non-profit organization, mentor the youth, or whatever you desire to do to impact change. Whatever your purpose is, it’s impossible to create a plan without
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Releasing My Chains (VIDEOS INSIDE)

Remember in January when I claimed that 2016 May Be the Most Fascinating year yet and explained why? Well here’s the part when I put my words where my mouth is and share an essential update! It’s been 7 months (7 is the number of completion, might I add) and let me be honest, although
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3 Reasons You May Be Lacking Peace in Your Life

We all want to live happy lives and a big part of happiness is feeling at peace within. It really is that simple of a concept. However, I would never tell you that it was an easy process, nor would I tell you that I feel at 100% perfect peace at all times. Life happens,
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3 Steps to Check your Emotions at the Door

In “Change Your Perspective, Change Your Life,” I talk to you about how changing your perspective is a huge game changer in how you see the world and yourself. All it took was me committing the time and effort (although it was not easy) to change/adjust my perspective on everything. I began thinking about the
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