What you see matters – scar or beauty, blemishes or uniqueness. It is all about perspective. Many of us carry scars that we are ashamed of. They may be physical scars, emotional scars, mental scars, or other unpleasant experiences that linger. For some, it is a past they would rather not talk about. For some, a physical scar that you have been covering or hiding from the world. For others, it could be an emotional burden you have carried for so long. In my book NYTA, I shared my personal...
7 days ago • 1 min read
Relying on one’s own ability and creativity is a recipe for living below your potential. Know the fuel that powers your extraordinary existence! A few years ago, when I got the inspiration to begin my fashion line, High + Title, formerly called OYÈ Collection, I questioned how in the world it would be a reality, considering my lack of experience in this area. I knew that to be a fashion designer, I needed a way to translate the designs I had in my head into drawings on paper before I could...
14 days ago • 2 min read
We live in a culture where we consume more than we create. Yet, each one of us has been created with unique qualities, attributes and creative gifts that -- if unleashed -- would bring flavor and joy to the world. When I obtained my Doctoral degree as a healthcare professional, though it was a great accomplishment that anyone should be proud of, I couldn’t help but recognize the dissatisfaction I still felt. I thought to myself: this couldn’t possibly be all there is to me. In my state of...
21 days ago • 1 min read
The beauty about submitting our plans and vision to God is that there is no limit to how far they can go with Him. Oftentimes, the only limit on our vision is the limit we place on it. But when we give God the open check to do whatever He wants with our plans, we are in for a ride. Is it always going to be easy and smooth sailing? No. Far from it. In fact, there will be days where you might question how you will ever make it through. There might be days where you feel like you are going...
28 days ago • 1 min read
Submit the vision! – No, not to me. 🙂 Some years ago, when I felt the urge to pick up a notebook and write down my vision, I had no idea what I was doing, specifically what difference it would make. However, I took that simple step, and I began to list out the things I desired for myself, being as specific as I knew how to. I continued writing them down one at a time, and, to my surprise, by the time I was done writing what my mind could picture, I got the leading to write the book, NYTA –...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Write down the vision! Knowledge is key to stepping into the life of full capacity in Christ. We need to know God. We need to know ourselves. And we need to know what we have in and through Him. However, as important as knowledge is, knowledge without action is useless. You can “know” what it takes to live your unique, extraordinary life and still miss out on that beautiful life of fullness if you don’t take ACTION. Many of us have come to the knowledge of who we are, but because we do not...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
The NYTA life is never a still, motionless life. There is always movement, growth and evolution. Stagnancy is not the way of the NYTA. There is never a dull moment in the life of a NYTA. Just when you think you have exhausted all there is about you, if you stay connected and surrendered to Christ, the source of NYTA, you realize that another part of you is evolving, one you never knew existed or could have imagined. Your path as a NYTA is ever shining like the sun, brighter day by day. Your...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
You were not created to LOOK like anyone else. You were not created to BE like anyone else. You were not created to LIVE anyone else's life. When you truly step into your NYTA Not Your Typical Anything Living, that is when your "best life" begins. NYTA Living is a personal affair and a personal journey for each individual. God has created each of us with deposits of unique characteristics that are unlike anyone else's. The danger of trying to keep up with someone else's life, lifestyle, or...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
The heart symbol has become such a widely used sign in our culture of communication. Have you ever taken a moment to count how many texts or messages you send, receive, or are exposed to on a daily basis with the heart emoji inserted in it? ❤️ We use the heart emoji so much that we hardly even think about it when communicating. We now even use the two phrases “heart” and “love” interchangeably that they practically mean the same thing. So what is it about the heart that makes it so special?...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Today is my birthday, and as I sit here to write, I cannot help but feel deeply grateful. So much has happened in this past one year, and this birthday celebration is a very special one to me, as it marks the official launch of my initiative, NYTA – Not Your Typical Anything. NYTA is a faith-driven movement which seeks to help people overcome identity confusion and step into the extraordinary life they were created to live in Jesus Christ. On this day, I am reflecting on all the love, care,...
2 months ago • 1 min read