A Journey of Self-Expression and Creative Release
Most people know that I am a vocalist, and some might even know that I am classically trained. I spent 2.5 years at the prestigious Morgan State University, studying under the renowned Dr. Nathan Carter and Dr. Eric Conway. But did you know that I created an entire album in the studio and worked with musicians from all around the world?
One of my most cherished memories is from my junior college days when I sang alongside my good friend Theo, who was from Cyprus and played the saxophone. He was a beautiful and brilliant man who brought so much life to everything he did. I loved that Theo, despite being thousands of miles away from home, would spend the holidays with me and my family. He’d bring his saxophone, and we would just play and create new music together—no scripts, no covers, just the pure magic of spontaneous creation. The energy was incredible.
Throughout my musical journey, I’ve worked with record labels and even ghostwrote songs for some major entertainers. I’m sharing this not to boast, but to reflect on the incredible gift of creativity I’ve been blessed with and the love I feel for sharing it. This brings me to a question: Why have I never shared my music with the world? Why didn’t I release my original songs?
If I’m honest, the answer lies in perfectionism and self-doubt—two things that often hold us back from sharing our gifts. I’d say that less than five thousand people have ever heard my original songs. I even recorded a song with my children, which you can find on YouTube and on one of my earlier blogs. Music has always been a means of expressing my emotions—whether joy, pain, or excitement—but it’s also been a tool for release and inspiration. I love to dance, and maybe that’s why I love to sing too. I’m more of a ballet girl than a performer for entertainment; the melody moves me differently.
So, it makes me wonder: what about you? What gifts do you have tucked away? What’s something no one else knows about you—something you’ve kept hidden for fear of not being “perfect” or “good enough”?
The truth is, your gifts are not meant to be kept a secret. They are meant to be shared with the world. That doesn’t mean you have to become the next Mary J. Blige or Beyoncé. Just be yourself, and share your brilliance widely.
How will you show up for yourself and release your gifts? The world is waiting to feel your creativity, your brilliance, and your unique energy. Don’t hold back—let the world experience the full extent of what you have to offer. You are meant to shine!
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