Behind The Growth

  Ready, Set, File: Preparing for Tax Season as a Newly Approved ERO I waited years for this moment. Letter after letter, update after update — each one saying the same thing: “Your application is still pending.” Every time I’d check my EFIN status, I’d hope for something different. But instead, I got more waiting, more delays, and honestly, more doubt. There were moments I felt completely defeated — wondering if maybe this just wasn’t meant for me. I even caught myself looking for loopholes or other ways around the process, just trying to find some way to move forward. Then one day, I logged in — same as before, not expecting much — and there it was. Approved. That one word hit different. It wasn’t just approval from the IRS; it felt like confirmation from God. After years of trying, learning, and fighting through closed doors, I finally had the green light to step into the next level of my purpose. The Wait Wasn’t Wasted Looking back, I understand why the process took ...

  Protecting Your Peace While Pursuing Purpose One of the hardest lessons I’ve learned as a woman in business is that peace is not a luxury — it’s a necessity. When you’re chasing purpose, building something from the ground up, and wearing all the hats, it’s easy to believe that peace has to wait until you’ve “made it.” But the truth is, peace is part of the process — it’s what keeps you grounded enough to keep going. 1. Peace Requires Boundaries You can’t protect your peace if you’re constantly allowing chaos to enter your space. Whether it’s people, projects, or patterns, everything you say “yes” to should align with your purpose. I’ve learned to pause before responding, to check in with my spirit and ask, “Does this feel right for me?” Boundaries don’t block blessings — they filter distractions. 2. Your Energy Is Your Most Valuable Resource We guard our money, our passwords, and our time, but rarely do we protect our energy with the same commitment. Yet, everything we crea...