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One thing I've always said is, if I speak it continuously, it will come to me.
Affirming and minding my words are very important to me so I do my best to handle what comes out of my mouth with care.
With that being said.... I have been saying lately that I want to be more present in my community, especially with the black youth. I come from a background of admin that supports minority communities in the city of Memphis.
Being in that role sparked an energy in me that I did not want to lose; however, I am also an introvert...
a complete hermit.
So, it is hard for me to make connections.
Luckily, I have been getting more into my market vending bag! This has allowed me to meet many different people.
I had an event a few months ago and met 2 amazing ladies who are therapists and they told me about their program called "Girls That Glitter". They spoke about the events, classes and practices they offer these young ladies, and I immediately wanted to be involved.
Marquita, one of the women I met, let me know that she would be in touch. And we went on about the event.
I thought nothing more of it until I got a message on IG from the Girls That Glitter account a few weeks later asking if I would be a guest speaker. 
And YALL!!!! My heart was in my ass; I kid you NOT!
I knew I wanted to say yes but I had NEVER done anything like this, and I was terrified! I have a hard enough time trying to give interviews about my jewelry and now I have to speak to a group of impressionable young girls?!!!
I tried to think of any reason I could to decline, and fear was the only thing that continued to surface...So I replied back with a Yes...
And I am grateful I did...
Stepping out of my comfort to speak love into these young ladies did my heart some good. I was hopeful that at least one of them would see themselves in me and be inspired. I shared with them that I was anxious, and I showed them what I do when I am feeling that way.
We laughed, we affirmed, and we even did some runway!
It's one thing to say what you want to come your way in your life. It's another to be ready when it comes. And even though I wasn't fully prepared, I made certain that FEAR wouldn't be the culprit that held me back.
