I recently announced my retirement from a cushy corporate position after 20 years of service to one company. Quite honestly, the decision to leave was quite the battle in my head and heart for almost a year. 2018 was a year of triumph, my first book was published, I toured the country sharing my story, and I touched lives in a way that I never thought possible. God had shown me and began preparing me for a transition. My gifts could no longer be contained by the constraints

At the top of the year, I attended an exclusive invite only women’s winter restoration retreat called YouTopia. It was hosted by CEO and Executive Coach of Diverse and Engaged, the phenomenal Dee C. Marshall. I went in with the expectation that at a minimum I would enjoy my time bonding with a select group of powerhouse black professional women. My career has afforded me the opportunity to attend lots of women’s empowerment events each year and they all serve a valuable purp