Me: Welp, I’m down again. Scale says 209 from 240 and I’m so, so, so happy! This has been one of the hardest and most rewarding journeys ever! I don’t always want to be disciplined in my eating, or go to the gym, or drink my spring water like I should… or remember to eat enough protein. But I’m also committed to being in the best shape of my life—and it’s working‼️‼️‼️ And it feels sustainable because food doesn’t rule my life. I’m not always snacking or looking for food. I’m more focused, and it’s really helped my body confidence. Not only is the weight dropping, but I see a little shape coming in too. I realize now it’s from the weight lifting while also doing more cardio! But the weight loss is from the changed eating. I had to come to the realization that everything isn’t for everybody, so since I’ve started, I haven’t had a cheat meal. I don’t need it. I’ve had cheat meals the last 30 years. I’m going to give myself a few years to just be committed to ME. No cheating. Now, that doesn’t mean I can’t have anything good, but it means a little bite or taste is enough. It’s not worth the slippery slope. Plus, food is supposed to fuel us, not make us slaves to it. And as good as sugar is, it’s so dangerous. Here are some things I’ve learned from Rochelle T. Parks! 🤯 Your body craves what you give it. You don’t just like what you like—it’ll like whatever you feed it. This is so true!!! 🤯 Your body can’t always tell the difference between being thirsty and being hungry, so drink spring water first. 🤯 You can change your gut in 5 days with raw veggies only. For me, this was the most powerful reset and got rid of the cravings. Now, I did 14 days. By day 13 it was hard, but I didn’t crave fried or sugary foods after that. Game changer. And it made eating healthy easier while reincorporating food back into my diet. With exercise and mindful choices, I didn’t gain the weight back. 🤯 Also, if you eat clean, you don’t need to track calories. This nugget was helpful because I don’t have time, y’all! So I focus on living right, not tracking. I’m in a calorie deficit because of what I eat anyways, but I’m also burning a lot of calories from walking and weight lifting.

Meet young Chris and Ashley. At just 22 and 23 years old, they had no idea what was ahead of them. They didn’t know they’d one day grow a company together or host 500+ experts at a live event. In those early years, they served together in ministry at Chris’ dad’s church and even started a nonprofit to teach high school students on Chicago’s West Side how to land high-paying tech jobs after college. They loved their community, hosted workshops, and poured themselves into helping others. Chris was by Ashley’s side as she studied for law school and the bar exam. She passed—and soon began working long hours as an attorney. But the grind came at a cost. Ashley missed Chris deeply. They didn’t have children, and the pace of her schedule was so grueling that she didn’t think she’d ever become a mom. Even though she was making $300K a year as an associate attorney, Ashley realized something unsettling: her entire livelihood rested in the hands of a boss she didn’t trust. One particularly difficult day at work made it crystal clear—she never wanted her future determined by someone she didn’t trust. So she started building something new. Ashley wrote a book called The Law School Hustle while still working 80-hour weeks, serving at church, and running a nonprofit with Chris. That book opened the door to bulk book sales and paid speaking opportunities. She also began applying for awards to build her brand while still working her demanding day job—because she knew if she wanted to leave, she’d need more than a resume. She’d need a brand. Then came the breaking point. Work became so tense that Ashley quit before she felt ready. She thought her resume would carry her to another job easily—and it did. She landed an offer at another top firm. But just before she could step into that role, she prayed a prayer that would change everything: “God, I want a job that’s custom-made for me.” Within 24 hours, every single firm that had extended her an offer rescinded it. Every door slammed shut.

I remember scrolling and seeing myself on video—the “before” version you see above. I was vegetarian, not eating meat, but I was drowning in carbs. That day, I got on the scale and saw 240 pounds. This was towards the end of May… It crushed me. It wasn’t until I saw myself outside the mirror that I realized: ➡️ I’d let myself go. ➡️ I had no accountability. ➡️ I wasn’t living up to the version of me I knew I could be. Fast forward to today—211 pounds, down from 240. My bloodwork looks great. My brain scan is healthy. I’m lifting weights, walking daily, tracking my sleep, investing in accountability. I’m not stopping at all but I’m progressing and the data backs it up. And the truth? I didn’t do anything extreme. I invested. I committed. I stayed consistent. Sometimes you need a wake-up call. For me, it was video. For you, it might be your health, your business, or your calling. You can’t change what you won’t confront. You have to be willing to look in the mirror and say: “This isn’t where it should be. I’ll do whatever it takes to fix it.” That’s why I created Speak Your Way To Cash® Live: The Expert Olympics. • 🎤 October 2–4, 2025 • 📍 500 experts max (we’re already at 480) • 🎟 Only 20 seats left ✅ Use code OLYMPICS at speakyourwaytocashlive.com to get 25% off—but only until Friday. ⚠️ You missed last week’s 30% off sale. This is the final chance before the event sells out. Plus: • Attend the private Friday pre-training (ticket holders only). • Get into my private Instagram group chat with other attendees. I needed extreme accountability to transform my health. Maybe you need extreme accountability to transform your business. If so, this is it. Don’t wait. Grab one of the last 20 seats. 👉 speakyourwaytocashlive.com | The 25% off with code OLYMPICS expires Friday!!

Y’all!! 😭😭😭 Back in 2020, I was running Speak Your Way To Cash Live from my aunt’s house because the internet at mine went out. I didn’t have a fancy videographer, a team of producers, or even the right setup. I was literally pumping during hot seats while coaching people in real time. Folks in the comments were like, “Girl, I hear the pump!” and I kept going. That was the year we hit six figures from this event. Not because everything was perfect. Not because we had all the resources. But because we refused to quit. Fast forward to today: it’s event nine. We’ve helped thousands of experts land five- and six-figure contracts. We’ve awarded almost 100 trophies to entrepreneurs who secured them. Some people in our mastermind have built seven-figure businesses off the frameworks that started in this very room. And now? We’re bringing 484+ of the baddest experts from across the globe—Paris, Jamaica, Africa, the UK, and all across the U.S.—into one building for The Expert Olympics. If you’ve been watching my reels, liking my posts, circling this event in your head but not pulling the trigger—this is for you. That pull you feel? That’s not random. It’s confirmation. You’ve thought about it long enough. This is me looking you in the eye and saying: be in the room. Because once those 500 seats are filled, it’s done. We’ve got 18 left. They may not last until Friday. Go get your ticket now. Don’t wait for the “perfect time.” Don’t wait for another year. The Expert Olympics only happens once—and if you miss it, you’ll watch the winners from the sidelines instead of standing with them on the field. 👉 www.speakyourwaytocashlive.com use code OLYMPICS for 25% off until Friday!

Yesterday, I spoke with a friend who told me about a young lady that had to put her two year old in after care because her boss wouldn’t let her off work early to pick her daughter up from school. Christelle’s school has a lot of activities for parents and kids. We’ve been up there four times this week - no exaggeration. But it’s a blessing that we’re able to do it. I oftentimes think that a lot of what people tout as the joys of entrepreneurship are overstated. You aren’t always able to just “focus on your zone of genius” Having a team has often meant more work for me not less. And all my soft days came on the back of very hard work. But…. One thing that’s not overstated is this; I’ll move heaven and earth to be at every one of her events and there’s no boss that can tell me otherwise. That’s a real perk. I think that sometimes people don’t grow their business because they don’t have a strong enough why. But imagine a world where you can really be there for your family without having to submit paperwork. Kids are young once - and I get that we might not be able to be there for every moment, but you can build a business that accommodates the life you aim to have. Do not make the mistake of failing to learn how to get more premium customers. Develop a system to learn this stuff and I want to teach you over three days in person in 36 days at The Expert Olympics. Shoutout to the parents doing what they HAVE to do now to do what they WANT to do later. They’re worth it. Join me: www.speakyourwaytocashlive.com