It's been nearly 3 years since I wrote anything that I felt compelled to share with the Overcoming & Becoming One With God blog community. September 2021 to be exact. As we enter 2024, I finally have something to say. The truth is so much happened over this course of time that I didn't know where to begin. Subsequently I went into solitude, silenced for a season as I allowed the voice of God to be louder than the world's. I learned so much about trauma, grief, healing, mental health, and entrepreneurship during the last few years. I have five takeaways that may be able to help you or a friend start or even continue their own healing process so let's get into it.

An NLU graduate and working mom uses her story of survival and the skills she gained from her degree program to empower victims of domestic violence.

In just one year, Blacks in Nonprofits (BIN) platform has grown to over 23,000 amazing nonprofit leaders of color from all over the world. Founded by Dr. Rhonika (Dr. Rho) Thomas, Blacks in Nonprofits’ focus is to connect blacks in the nonprofit sector across the world; to establish a positive space for coming together by supporting, networking, and sharing information pertaining to anything nonprofit (related); to build each other up and increase our impact collectively in our individual cities and neighborhoods. BIN’s motto is “Better Together.” As shared by Dr. Rho in the foreword of their newest book Blacks in Nonprofits: Marketing, Branding & Social Media How to Make Your Nonprofit Stand Out! “Throughout our BIN platform, questions on how to properly market your nonprofit came up frequently, and we wanted to provide a hands-on resource guide to assist with this task.”

I had the privilege of joining Kim Brio of Gems N Jams last month talking all things #notbymyown and #prdoneright! So many gems were dropped so before you push play, grab your journal and pen and get ready to dive in. Let us know how this episode resonates with you. You can catch future episodes of Gems N Jams Radio on the NuSol Radio app!

We live in a very reactive society, but proactivity is definitely something that would teach us all how to not only be more loving to others, but to ourselves as well. Hence this piece.

Happy New Year! Before stepping into the next season, I like to reflect on the season I’m leaving. What went well? What didn’t go well? How can I improve? What am I most grateful for? These are just some of the questions I like to ask myself especially when it comes to gratitude. 2020 was a year unlike any other yet in the midst of it, I was able to overcome with gratitude. Listen and let me know how it resonates with you!

We just kick-started our next virtual book tour! Your favorite Award Winning Author has done it again! Join me and my daughters, Naya & Nae, for a reading of the "The Girl With The Crooked Smile;" which is my new children's book! Learn the inspiration behind the story and bring your children along for some quality family time.

In this community panel discussion we discussed red flags, warning signs, types of abuse, domestic violence prevention, co-parenting with an abusive ex, trauma bonding, legal reform and so much more! Share this with someone you know who is a survivor or Domestic Violence change agent!

It’s always a pleasure and honor to share my testimony of overcoming abuse! Listen and subscribe to MonaVations Podcast and share with someone who needs it! #notbymyown