Behind The Growth

  No More Playing Small: Preparing My Mindset for What I Prayed For For so long, I prayed for this — the approval, the opportunity, the business that actually feels like mine. I prayed for growth, for success, for doors to open. And now that they finally are, I’m realizing something important: it’s not just about getting what you asked for — it’s about becoming the person who can handle it. I spent years in “waiting mode,” always planning and preparing, always saying, “When it happens, I’ll be ready.” But what nobody talks about is how strange it feels when it does happen — when God gives you what you prayed for, and suddenly you realize you’ve got to rise to meet it. The Old Me Played It Safe For years, I downplayed who I was becoming. When I earned my bachelor’s degree in accounting , I still couldn’t bring myself to call myself an accountant. I’d say, “I work in accounting,” or “I do bookkeeping,” but the word accountant felt too big — like it belonged to someone else....

When people see the word entrepreneur , they often picture freedom, flexibility, and success. But the truth? The “Boss Life” takes a different kind of discipline — one that doesn’t clock out at 5 p.m. As business owners, we wear every hat. We’re the accountant, the marketer, the client support, and sometimes even the janitor. Between running DBH Professional, managing clients, and still making time for life outside of work, I’ve learned that balance isn’t something you find — it’s something you build. There are days when I wake up ready to take on the world — and others when I need to remind myself why I started. Motivation is powerful, but it’s not permanent. What keeps me moving forward is discipline — doing the work even when the excitement fades. I’ve learned that success doesn’t come from waiting until you “feel ready.” It comes from showing up, even on the hard days. For me, Doing Business Honorably isn’t just about integrity in my work — it’s also about staying accountable to...

When I first started, I was just focused on one thing — stamping documents. My goal was simple: provide professional, reliable notary services that people could trust. I didn’t know what was coming next. I just knew that I wanted to help people get things done honorably and the right way. Looking back, that one small start — one stamp at a time — became the foundation for something much bigger. DBH Professional began with notary work, but as I grew, my clients grew too. They started asking for help beyond a signature — they wanted guidance on taxes, organization, and keeping their businesses compliant year-round. What started as a simple notary service quickly turned into a full-fledged professional support business. Today, DBH Professional proudly offers tax preparation , bookkeeping , payroll , and more — all built on the same standard I started with: Doing Business Honorably. Every new service came with lessons. I learned how to balance multiple roles, juggle deadlines, and buil...

  Behind the Stamp: The Wait, The Work, and the Why Growth isn’t always pretty — but it’s worth every moment. When I started DBH Professional , I knew it wouldn’t be easy building something from the ground up. Running a business while wearing every hat — marketer, accountant, notary, tax preparer, and sometimes even therapist — takes grit. But what they don’t tell you is how much waiting comes with the grind. For months, I worked behind the scenes getting everything ready for my EFIN (Electronic Filing Identification Number) — the final approval needed to officially e-file taxes and serve my clients the way I envisioned. The process felt endless: paperwork, compliance checks, fingerprinting, and updates that seemed to move slower than molasses. Every day I checked my inbox hoping for that one message that would change everything. And finally, it came. Approved. That single word felt like the door I’d been pounding on finally opened. But here’s the thing — the approval wasn’...

When I first became a notary in 2018, I was working as a  tax preparer   — focused on helping individuals and families get their financial documents in order. At the time, I was looking for an additional stream of income, something flexible that could complement the work I was already doing. What started as a simple step — getting my notary commission — quickly turned into something much more powerful. I realized that one stamp held the potential to open doors, build relationships, and launch a business rooted in service and integrity. 🖋️ My First Stamp Working in tax preparation, I was already used to handling sensitive documents and helping people during important life transitions. Becoming a notary felt like a natural extension — but I soon saw the deeper impact it could have. Loan closings. Estate planning. Custody agreements. Every document had a deeper story — and I was honored to be trusted in those moments. 💡 The Shift: Side Hustle to Serious Here’s what helped me gr...

  Being a notary on the move means more than just getting signatures. It’s showing up, navigating chaos, staying calm under pressure, and handling people’s most important moments with grace. Whether I’m driving across town for a loan signing or logging in for a remote notarization, one thing I’ve learned is this: Your mindset is your engine. These five affirmations keep me grounded and empowered through every mile, meeting, and mission. May they do the same for you. 🗣️ 1.  “I bring value, peace, and professionalism to every space I enter.” You are not “just a notary.” You are a calm presence in high-stress situations. You help families finalize wills, buyers close on homes, and businesses keep moving. 🛣️ 2.  “Every appointment is an opportunity to serve with purpose.” From 5-minute ID verifications to complex loan closings — your service matters. Honor every moment. 💼 3.  “I am building something meaningful — one signature at a time.” This isn’t side hustle energy...