First things first, heartfelt congratulations to Kickin It on its 10th anniversary! Before the hustle and bustle of Focus Day, I wanted to share a quick post about last night's welcome dinner. Being in Tortola is always refreshing. It has that intimate, small-island feel with a larger-than-life spirit. It's actually one of my favorite Caribbean islands. No, truly. I'm also grateful to finally make it to a Kickin It event, and what better time than a milestone anniversary? A S

Our public education system deserves fresh ideas, healthy debate, and leaders who understand the realities facing today’s students, parents, and educators. That’s why it’s time to have an honest conversation about term limits for the Virgin Islands Board of Education. Public service is honorable, and I commend those who have served on the Board for many years and dedicated themselves to improving education. However, I see a pattern across government at every level: people rem

For the first time in six or seven years, I finished a book cover to cover. I've always loved reading, but between the demands of my career and, later, motherhood, it became increasingly difficult to find the time to sit down and read a book to completion. There have been plenty of novels I've started—and even started over—but I never made it to the last word. I tried my best to break that cycle, and I did with the New York Times bestseller, Strangers by Belle Burden. I admit

Before you keep reading, you may want to listen to the conversation that sparked these thoughts. The episode is on Apple Podcasts and Spotify . Have you ever had one of those moments of reflection where you wish you had said something differently in a conversation? Yeah—me too. After listening back to a really good conversation I had with my sorority sister on her podcast, a few things stood out to me. Not in a regretful way, but in a let me clarify and expand on this while

This year, I continued my tradition of writing an annual “report” on my life — a space where I reflect on what happened, what I learned, and what I want to carry forward into the next year. As I write this, I’m overwhelmed with gratitude and emotion. My number one goal for 2025 was to prioritize both my mental and physical health — and while I only accomplished about half of that lol, I also experienced the most freedom and alignment I’ve ever felt. I’m excited for what 2026

Create. Collab. Connect. Last night I hosted the very first Link Up Lounge —presented by KGP Virgin Islands and JaiyahFiyah —at the...