The Year We Rise and Shine”
To my beautiful Queens, welcome to a brand-new year! As we stand at the edge of this new chapter, I want to take a moment to speak directly to your heart, to remind you of your strength, your beauty, and your undeniable power.
This year, I want us to walk boldly in our purpose. No more playing small. No more doubting our gifts. 2025 is the year we embrace every single part of who we are—the good, the challenging, and everything in between. Because, sis, there is nothing ordinary about you. You are a masterpiece, handcrafted with purpose and intention.
This year, I want us to break free from the boxes the world has tried to put us in. Let’s rewrite the narratives that say we’re not enough. Not strong enough. Not smart enough. Not deserving enough. Those lies stop here, today. Because, sis, you are enough. You’ve always been enough.
Take a moment to reflect on everything you’ve overcome to get to this point. Think about the times you wanted to give up but didn’t. Think about the tears you cried that watered seeds of strength you didn’t even know were growing. Look at you now—standing, thriving, and ready to take on the world.
As we step into this new year, let’s remember that our power is not just in what we do but in who we are. We are women who build communities, who nurture dreams, who lead with grace, and who rise with resilience. And when we come together, we are unstoppable.
I challenge you, my sisters, to dream bigger this year. To take up space. To speak your truth, even when it shakes your voice. To be unapologetically proud of your Blackness, your brilliance, your heritage, and your light.
Let’s make this the year of celebrating us. Celebrate the small wins and the big victories. Celebrate the lessons learned and the moments of growth. Celebrate the beauty of being uniquely and unapologetically you.
And when challenges come—and they will—remember this: You were built to withstand storms. You carry the strength of generations of women who came before you. Their prayers, their sacrifices, and their love flow through you, and they are cheering you on.
So, my sisters, let’s walk into this new year with our heads held high, our hearts full of hope, and our spirits unshakable. Let’s set goals, smash barriers, and make 2025 a year of greatness.
Together, we will shine brighter than ever. And together, we will remind the world of what it means to stand in the fullness of our strength.
I love you, I believe in you, and I cannot wait to see all that you will achieve. Let’s make this year unforgettable. Let’s rise. Let’s thrive. Let’s shine.
Happy New Year, sisters. Welcome to 2025. This is your year!