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Dearest Reader,
I had the most powerful conversation with my uncle recently. He shared a story from his childhood during the Jim Crow era—an experience that still lingers in his heart. While I won’t share his story here, it reminded me of something deeper: how silence has been passed down as a survival mechanism.
It made me think about how often we hold back parts of ourselves—our dreams, our voices, our truths—in order to feel safe. We suppress, we shrink, we stay small.
But what is that silence costing us?
I’ve been there myself, holding back in my writing, in my work, even in my private thoughts. Afraid of being seen, afraid of being “too much.” And yet, the more I step into the fullness of who I am, the more I realize this:
Living out loud is the antidote to staying small.
What about you?
What dreams are sitting quietly inside of you? What truths are you holding back, waiting for the “right time” to share?
- Is it that book you’ve been meaning to write?
- The podcast you want to launch?
- The business you’ve dreamed of building?
- Or simply being the most unapologetic, open-hearted version of yourself?
We all have stories to share, gifts to offer, and wisdom to impart that can make this world better. The question is: What’s holding you back?
As we move into this season of reflection, I invite you to take a moment. Lean into your dreams, speak your truths—even if it’s only to yourself for now—and imagine what life would look like if you gave yourself permission to go all in.
Let the year ahead be different. Let it be bold, brave, and unapologetic.
Let this next chapter be AUDACIOUS.
With love and intention,
Monica Wisdom
A Week of Transformation: Standing on the Precipice of History
What a week this has been. Regardless of where you stand politically, the world has shifted, and we find ourselves on the brink of potentially witnessing the United States’ first woman president. Emotionally, I am elated to see communities galvanizing to support this seismic shift. A new era feels possible, and I am ready for it.
Caught up in the energy of the moment, I pray it transcends mere symbolism and ushers in a time of true transformation. When we tell our girls they can be anything—even president—it will not be a scene from The Simpsons or the Barbie movie we point to. It will be Kamala Harris who receives adoration and recognition. And it will be all of us who stood in our power to ensure we have a future to be proud of.
A woman’s voice is powerful and necessary. When we fully understand our power and its impact, lives shift and transform. In business, we build empires to help people thrive and to create legacies for our families. We know all too well about being the first, opening doors, and breaking down barriers. We often stand at the intersection of survival and courage, knowing that moving forward is our only choice.
Over the last two weeks, I have been recalibrating my business to focus on helping women entrepreneurs amplify their values, voices, and vision. It is paramount that we dream bigger and elevate our power in ways that speak to and for women. Our energetic force, equally powerful as men’s, emphasizes empathy, compassion, and love.
We are the balance the world needs. Feminine power brings harmony to life and business. We enrich the rooms we walk into, but truthfully, we are also exhausted. It is hard to shrink ourselves to fit what the world needs. If this week has shown us anything, it is the example of feminine power, the strength of community, and the importance of empathy.
As we navigate these next three months, be encouraged that you are part of a sisterhood demonstrating what is possible with a laser-focused mission. When you work as a team, get support for your ideas, and share your story, we are unstoppable. Together, we will win—not only in this moment but in life.
In solidarity, now and beyond,
Monica Wisdom
Founder, Writer, Coach
Monica Wisdom Global & Black Women Amplified
www.monicawisdomhq.com
I received a TikTok message this week saying, “She ain’t black,” accompanied by a photo of Kamala Harris with her South East Asian family. This sparked a deep, personal question within me: Am I black enough?
Reflecting on my roots, I realize my cocoa-brown skin only tells part of my story. My great-great-great-grandfather on my mother’s side was a white man from Virginia. My dad’s mom had very light skin and straight hair, hinting at a mixed heritage. Despite these diverse origins, my mother instilled in me a rich sense of Black identity. She shared stories of African kings and queens, great Black Americans like Maya Angelou and James Baldwin, and our family ties to influential figures such as Dr. Ralph J. Bunche and Alice Windom. This upbringing taught me that Blackness is not a monolithic.
Understanding my heritage and the complexities of Black identity, I embrace my Blackness fully. It is a culture I love and cherish, that connects me to a global majority and rich history. Despite being called names like Oreo and white girl in high school due to my interests and dialect, I know my story did not begin in slavery but in greatness. This perspective allows me to see the true issue behind the claims against Kamala Harris is an issue of power, not bloodline.
We are at a critical juncture in our nation’s history. The question we face is whether we will revert to old hierarchies or build a stronger democracy. For me, freedom means being able to embrace all facets of my identity. What does your Blackness look like?
Monica Wisdom,
Consultant, Monica Wisdom Global.