Hey y’all. I just felt led to speak from the heart today. As I get ready to celebrate a major milestone—my 50th birthday in just two months—I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting. Life has taught me so many lessons, but one truth stands taller than them all:
Having a good heart is more valuable than anything else.
SELF-LOVE AND ACCEPTANCE START WITHIN
Let me tell you something, baby—I’ve grown into the woman I am today by learning to embrace myself, fully and unapologetically. These teeth? Whether they’re crooked, missing, or shining bright—I love them. This face? Whether it has blemishes or not—it’s mine. This body? It’s carried me through joys, struggles, and breakthroughs. I am ME, and that’s enough.
You don’t need to change to be worthy. You don’t need to look like somebody else or live up to what the world tells you is “perfect.” What truly matters—what really counts at the end of the day—is what’s in your heart.
That’s the question I ask myself constantly:
Is my heart still soft? Am I still loving? Am I still kind?
Because trust me, some people walk through this world with cold hearts. They’re self-centered, they think only of themselves, and they miss out on the beauty of giving. That’s not the way to live.
BLESS OTHERS WHENEVER YOU CAN
It doesn’t cost anything to care about others. I make it a point to be thoughtful every day. Whether it’s sending flowers, surprising someone with a little gift, calling to say “I’m thinking of you,” or simply offering a kind word—I do it because I want to be a blessing.
It’s in those little gestures where love lives. That’s how you plant seeds of goodness. I believe from the depths of my soul that the blessings I have today are the harvest of seeds I planted a long time ago—through love, kindness, and consistency. I didn’t get here overnight. But I got here because I never stopped giving from my heart.
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YOUR DREAMS DON’T HAVE A DEADLINE
And listen, don’t let age fool you. Just because something hasn’t happened for you yet doesn’t mean it never will. Baby, I became a millionaire in my mid-40s! Some people think if it hasn’t happened by 30, it’s over. No—it’s just getting started!
Whether you’re 40, 50, or 65—if God put a dream in your heart, it’s never too late. Your breakthrough might be around the corner. Your purpose is still unfolding. Stay ready. Keep believing. Keep working. Keep your heart right—and when your moment comes, you’ll be ready for it.
And forget about the money for a second—because life isn’t all about becoming rich. It’s about becoming fulfilled. Becoming joyful. Becoming someone who can say, “I love the person I’ve become.”
CHERISH THE PEOPLE WHO LOVE YOU
Let me tell you something about me—I’m a talker! I love deep conversations with my girlfriends, my family, my people. I’ll be cleaning the house with the phone on speaker like, “Girl, just stay on the line with me,” and they do. That connection means the world to me.
Love is not just saying “I love you.” It’s being there. It’s laughing through the hard times. It’s showing up for each other—even if it’s just staying on the line while someone folds laundry. That’s what relationships are built on: small moments, shared time, and real love.
THE TRUE LEGACY IS YOUR HEART
So when it’s all said and done, it won’t matter how expensive your car was, how perfect your skin looked, or how many followers you had. What will remain is how you made people feel. What you gave. The love you shared.
The world can change in a heartbeat, but a good heart will always shine through. So please, always keep God first, and keep your heart open and pure. That’s the kind of beauty that never fades.
I love y’all deeply. Keep loving. Keep giving. Keep shining.
Having a good heart is the legacy that will outlive us all.
❤️ Bless y’all! Always.
