Tune into our chat with Dr. Ella Washington! We discuss finding her purpose, starting her own consulting business, and her impressive efforts towards diversity, equity and inclusion.

Being persistent is essential in everything we do, including love, friendships, faith, and careers.

I will never forget January 6th, 2021, as I watched a substantial majority of white Americans storm and attack our nation's capitol. I, like many other people, sat in a state of shock, intimidation, and fear.

I’ve dealt with rejection my entire life; it sucks, but I’ve learned to lean into it and learn from it over time. Rejection can make us better while opening our eyes to potential gaps in our skillset. I believe it is important to give yourself grace after being rejected, but then to dust yourself off and get back to chasing your goals.

The goal was to have a salary of over $100,000 by the age of 25. I knew that this was an aggressive goal, but I wanted to push myself. I had to be disciplined, motivated, and a continuous learner.

I never lost myself or my dreams that I am still chasing. I found a partner and friends that have helped me in pursuing my goals. Along this journey, I have lost some friends who failed to be reliable, which is ok. I have even lost some friends and recently reconnected over lost time. I believe it is essential for us to truly understand who we are as individuals and who we want to be.

Being nice and having positive energy is a choice I make every day of my life. Try shifting your negative thoughts and becoming a positive impact on someone’s day. You never know who will be helping. As a reminder, just. Be. nice.

This article revolves around the lasting impacts my father who was absent during my childhood had on my personal journey.