Why This South Side Michelle is Re-Watching Becoming

Why This South Side Michelle is Re-Watching Becoming

As a Michelle from the South Side of Chicago, watching Becoming for the third time felt like a conversation with an old friend. It’s a powerful tribute to our roots and a guide for our future.

15 Powerful Affirmations for Every Woman Who is Still “Becoming”

15 Powerful Affirmations for Every Woman Who is Still “Becoming”

If you're feeling a little lost in the middle of your pivot, these 15 affirmations are for you. A tribute to the grit and grace of becoming who you were meant to be.

75 Hard Day 1: One Day Down, a Stronger Me Rising

75 Hard Day 1: One Day Down, a Stronger Me Rising

Lavanda Michelle kicks off her 75 Hard challenge with a 4 AM wake-up, two treadmill sessions, clean eating, powerful reading, and mental resilience. Day 1 down—let’s rise.

Why I’m Starting the 75 Hard Challenge on May 12—And Why This Time Is Different

Why I’m Starting the 75 Hard Challenge on May 12—And Why This Time Is Different

I’m kicking off the 75 Hard Challenge on May 12 with clean meals, daily movement, and The Light We Carry by Michelle Obama. Come follow the journey!

Michelle Obama: 10 Quotes to Spark Your Shine

Michelle Obama: 10 Quotes to Spark Your Shine

From fierce motivation to sparkling wisdom, these quotes from Michelle Obama will leave you feeling empowered and ready to take on the world. Dive in and discover your own inner Michelle!

The Reformer

The Reformer

According to my test results, Ones are generally ethical, conscientious, serious, sensible, idealistic, responsible, orderly, self-disciplined, and feel personally obligated to improve themselves and their world.  Which was easy for me to confirm to be true. However, the traits that were a little more hard to swallow included judgmental, opinionated, sarcastic, impatient, critical (and self-critical), and perfectionistic.