I used to blame myself for being “loyal to a fault,” but now I realize it is my superpower. How sad it is that we live in a world where this is even a cliche. Loyalty, like love, is something so pure, delicate, and precious. Loyalty denotes faithfulness and commitment. How can you take something so inherently pure and sacred…
Season's Greetings to you all, but... Can I just say your girl is feeling FABULOUS?!! What I'm about to announce is proof positive of the importance of prioritizing yourself first and then serving second. I woke up this morning energized, (coffee is still brewing, lol), rested, and fueled up. I checked the scale which has been going down every day…
Today I have mixed emotions. I am so happy for all the amazing things happening in my life right now, especially things coming to fruition that have been years in the making. At the same time, my heart is heavy and grieves. As a child abuse survivor who grew up in a family generationally plagued by mental illness, I know…
This Thanksgiving hits differently for various reasons. I can focus on the loved ones that are gone, including one in particular, making this our first Thanksgiving without her. I can focus on perceived losses and goals not yet fulfilled. But what really made me cry this morning... Over the past few days, all I can think about is the surgeon…
Yes, some people can take off from their business, and you hear nothing from them. I am not such a person, lol.Although I am on a much-needed break, I would never leave without providing some communication from me, even if it is prescheduled. I care about you and your success. And, this Monday, it is imperative that I address something…
If I can be transparent, the month of September is challenging for me. In particular, September is Suicide Awareness/Prevention Month, a time that always makes me reflect on my painful, abusive past.I am grateful that I am alive today, but as a survivor of child abuse, from age 5 to 17, when the abuse stopped when my father died, I…
Feeling stuck in life is not unusual. Success may be desired, but different levels come with “new devils.” Finding the courage to pursue your dreams is one thing. Swimming with the sharks is another. So if you find yourself stuck as you climb higher:Is It Time to Trust What You Know?I can already hear you say, “Alesha if I knew…
Can I be honest with you? I have been so emotional watching this idea that God gave me be birthed (see the video below). Watching all the pieces coming together from hard work and experiences over the years that were getting me prepared for this moment and I had no idea! Life usually works that way. Even the trademark applications…
Happy 4th of July! How My Independence Day Drastically Changed Five Years Ago By Alesha Brown, The Joy Guru Friday, July 1, 2016, forever changed my life and the significance of the 4th of July. I will never celebrate this holiday the same way again. It all started with a joke. I told God, “Why don’t you allow me to…