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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.
Hello, Friend,
I hope you are doing well. I wanted to take some time and share with you the story behind Monica Wisdom Coaching and why I am passionate about helping clients reach for new possibilities.
The unexpected pause of 2020 became a canvas for reevaluation, a time when I delved into a 35-year career as an entrepreneur. I reflect on the various projects and the incredible people I’ve been blessed to work with. From Sebastian International to the Isley Brothers, these were doors society said I would never cross.
But the truth is, I didn’t push through solely for the love of it. I did it because people told me I couldn’t. Black, a woman, and considered overweight, my trainer at Sebastian told me I wouldn’t make it. Despite the challenges, I was an educator for 8 years and became Director of Education for Salon Resources. Essence magazine denied my dream of becoming a writer, yet I became Director of Operations for Today in Church Magazine, interviewing celebrities like Eric Roberson, Kirk Whalum, and Vonetta Flower. Every time someone told me I couldn’t, I responded with, “Watch me work.” I was determined to defy gravity.
Every story I share stems from a deep desire to remind people, especially marginalized individuals, that we all have the power to defy gravity. In 2023, as I took a deeper dive into my purpose and passion, the needle landed on coaching. It’s the culmination of my life’s work—helping people defy gravity in their lives, build bold ideas, and embrace their divine power.
In 2023, I ensured my personal development as a business person, acquiring an education in women’s entrepreneurship from Cornell University and graduating from the Nasdaq Milestones mentorship program. Combined with my studies in coaching, I felt ready to take on the world.
In 2024, success isn’t just about constructing ideas; it’s about embracing personal transformation. Recognizing that many seek more than extensive courses, they crave a space to be heard, address specific concerns, and receive answers to their burning questions. This realization fueled the creation of Monica Wisdom Coaching.
We all deserve a champion in our corner, and with years of experience as a wise counsel behind the scenes, I’m extending a heartfelt invitation to book your discovery session with Monica Wisdom Coaching.
Let’s collaborate to provide the guidance you need for confident strides forward. Click the link to reserve your Discovery Call. Let’s chat about how I can help you defy gravity, build an idea, or make that next big decision.
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Here’s to your soulful and empowered journey ahead!
Warm Regards,
Monica Wisdom,
Monica Wisdom Coaching (BOOK HERE)
Hey Queen,
I hope you are doing well and thriving.
As women entrepreneurs, online visibility is more crucial than ever in today’s crowded digital landscape. Among the countless AI-generated content and personas, authenticity and sharing your true self have become vital. However, there’s no need to dive into true confessions; instead, you can make a significant impact by sharing bits of your real life in an engaging way.
The key here is to curate what you share and how you share it. Remember that once something is on the internet, it’s there forever. Be mindful of the path your story takes, including who it involves, who it’s about, and why you’re sharing it. These considerations are essential to ensure that you never regret the stories you tell.
Let’s be clear; I’m not suggesting sharing your deepest, most personal truths. We all have sensitive matters in our lives that should be handled with care. What I’m advocating is authenticity in your online presence, whether on social media, in your speeches, or any platform where you share your story. The distinction I’m making is between maintaining a persona and embracing your true personality.
Yes, you can present a polished image, but authenticity embeds honesty. It’s about sharing the actual happenings in your life, not creating fairy tales. There are methods to convey the essence of a story without disclosing every single detail. Exceptional storytellers share in a way that has a profound impact while preserving the power and essence of their story, without becoming overly confessional.
I had to learn this lesson myself. When I initially shared my story, it was often from a place of deep pain, which didn’t resonate with people and sometimes pushed them away. I discovered how to tell my story from a position of strength and reserved the intricate details for more intimate settings, like healing sessions.
The idea is to connect with your audience, not merely confess. The goal is to provide people with an understanding of who you are, what you stand for, and the journey of your life. This doesn’t necessitate divulging every minute detail of a particular circumstance. Whether it’s a 90-second social media clip or a longer format, every story should have a beginning, middle, and end. People are more interested in how you emerged on the other side than in the exact tunnel you traveled through.
With Love,
Monica Wisdom
The Story Maven & the Host of the Black Women Amplified Podcast.
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Hello Moguls,
As women entrepreneurs, we crave a life of freedom and ease. However, we’ve been conditioned to believe that we must grind endlessly until we reach a certain point when everything will miraculously become easier. We associate this with having more money, better credentials, and more experience.
But the harsh truth is that this relentless hustle-and-grind mentality is taking a severe toll on our lives, impacting us mentally, physically, and emotionally. It’s time to reconsider this way of life, not our goals and aspirations, but how we go about achieving them. There is a path to success that doesn’t require us to do it all.
The concept of being a multi-passionate entrepreneur is fantastic, especially when you have a team and another income source supporting your business. However, we’ve shifted our focus from quality to quantity, and we’ve become trapped in a never-ending cycle of managing all our multiple entities, yearning to escape the reality we’ve created.
Let’s be clear; you’ve created your current situation. Yes, you’ve manifested it. Manifesting isn’t just about attracting new cars and parking spaces; it’s about the energy you claim as yours. This includes your complaints, fears, and challenges. All of it contributes to the way you operate in business.
Consider this: you’d operate entirely differently if you felt secure in your ecosystem. But when you have too many irons in the fire, you’re constantly anxious about neglecting something.
We often hear about work-life balance, but what if we aimed to become “un-busy”? It’s a concept I just coined, but it makes sense. What if we could achieve our goals and aspirations but simplify how we do it?
Is it possible to have just one offering instead of ten and still make the same income? Absolutely. It’s like the difference between a boutique and a department store. One offers high-quality products, while the other caters to everyone. The key is understanding what you have the capacity for. Do you have the income, revenue, space, and technology for a full-time staff like a department store, or do you have a desk, a computer, and Wi-Fi? Get clear about where you are before focusing on where you want to go.
In our last post, I mentioned that we’d discuss brainstorming. It’s a crucial part of any development process. All you need is a pen and some paper. Write down your chosen subject at the top of the page, ask yourself a question, and jot down all the answers without editing yourself.
As you strive to streamline your efforts to achieve your goals, increase your personal time, and attain the freedom you desire, ask yourself, “What else can I do to reach my goals?” When you answer these questions, you’ll begin your journey towards time freedom and release the pressure of trying to do it all.
The “all” is the part we need to streamline to start living our dream life now, rather than postponing it for later.
In our next post, we’ll delve into what streamlining could look like for you.
Best wishes,
Monica Wisdom
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