Exploring the Power of Women's Legacy and the Tranquility of Mindful Disconnect
It's My Birthday Month!
“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.”
– Alice Walker
Hello Everyone!
Thank you for opening this month’s newsletter!
I’m not sure where February went, especially with our bonus day — but March is here, and with it comes planning and accountability energy. We're celebrating the amazing women who've made a difference, doubling down on our goals, and finding space to listen to our inner voice.
March also signals a special time of year, my birthday (3/9), keep reading to learn how to celebrate with me!
Celebrating Women's History Month
March is Women's History Month, and I’m all about celebrating us. As we watch our reproductive freedoms become political pawns it’s clear that this year is not just about looking back, but also about shaping a future where everyone's equal, respected, and valued. It's about unity, diversity, and authenticity.
So, let's take a moment this month to honor the brave women who've paved the way for us. Let's learn from their wisdom and continue to build a community where everyone's voice is heard, every story is valued, and every person is celebrated. And this is more than just thoughts and prayers, this is a time for ACTION. Call your elected officials, donate to causes that speak to you, and continue to fight for women’s rights.
Embracing Digital Detox: A Journey Towards Mindful Living
Sometimes you have to disconnect, to reconnect.
I, Brée, being of sound mind and body gave up social media and excessive screen time for this Lenten season. Yes - your favorite foul-mouthed, woo-woo girl was born and raised roman-catholic. Some habits are hereditary.
For those unfamiliar, Lent is 40 days of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends at sundown on Holy Thursday as we prepare for Easter Sunday. I practice lent as a way to re-dedicate my purpose and to be thankful for life. This is also a time of cleansing sadness, as I reflect on the lives and teachings of the women who taught me about faith, family, and courage, my late mother Denise Nachelle, and my late grandmother Agnes Virginia.
Now, I give all of this background so you can understand my present. The practice of celebrating Lent is often seen as a punishment. A few years back I stopped seeing it as a time of restriction and looked at it as a time to develop new habits. This year, I gave up social media (again) but this time I have two hours on Saturdays to check messages, review analytics, and schedule the next week’s posts. We are two weeks in and my reduction in screen time is crazy! My creative output has increased exponentially! This digital detox was the perfect opportunity to reclaim my time and focus on things that feed my soul and enrich my life. I had to disconnect to reconnect, and I cannot wait to share some of my new projects and insights with you in the coming weeks.
Upcoming Events: Let's Get Together
Please check out these upcoming events first celebrate my birthday (virtually) by joining me for Guided Journaling on 3/2. The theme for this event is Unleash Your Roar: Is Fear Holding You Back? Where we will explore ideas and fears surrounding courage.
And last but not least I want to present . . .
The Synergy Squad is a new accountability community opening in April 2024, and I want you all to be among the first to try it out. The first 10 users to use code SQUADUP will receive 60% off!
Please reply to this email and let me know if you’d like to see any other offerings.
Brée-Sources
Disclaimer - Some links may provide affiliate income for me if you choose to make a purchase.
AI Tools you can use!
Canary Mail is an AI email app that summarizes your messages, tracks actions, and can compose responses. Check canary mail out if you’re interested in an AI assistant for your email.
Strut is an AI writing tool that uses ChatGPT-4 to generate written materials in your brand voice. It is simple to use, and I use it to assist with my content workflow by generating project plans and identifying SEO trends for social copy.
PostNitro you know the carousels that have become popular on Instagram and LinkedIn? Like this latest one from me?
Well, PostNitro can generate those images for you easily and for free! Using your custom copy or AI-generated sourced information. It took me a few seconds to create and saved me formatting headaches.
What am I reading?
The HOW is the Best Way to Make Money Online: The Small Business Owner's Guide to Systematic Business Growth by Timothy D. Craggette
Black Liturgies: Prayers, Poems, and Meditations for Staying Human by Cole Arthur Riley
What am I listening to?
Check out my Black History Month interview with Talib Jasir. CEO of the Afros and Audio Conference.
Release Your F**ks Meditations by Yogi Bryan
Total Meditation by Lil Jon, YEAH! That Lil Jon. OKAY!
16 Carriages by Beyoncé I consider this the anthem for high-functioning daughters everywhere.
What am I watching?
I am ashamed to admit it but I’m only watching reruns of Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern on Hulu or Prime Video, or Star Trek Deep Space Nine or Next Generation reruns on Pluto TV.
Remember, that the bravery of every woman starts as a whisper, but with perseverance and strength, they become a voice of change. Let's carry forward the legacies of our predecessors, in our community and beyond.
And in the quiet of a digital detox, we can identify our true desires, and align our actions with our values. So, let's take this journey together, with open hearts and curious minds, and find peace beyond the digital noise.
I hope to see you in class on Saturday!!
With Love,
Brée