I wanted to share a heartfelt reflection that has been on my heart lately. I've been spending a lot of time in prayer, seeking God's guidance, and I recently discovered a song that deeply moves me. Each morning, I use this song as a way to connect with God, letting Him know that I am here, ready for Him to use me for His glory and His message. I want to share this with you all as a reminder that your purpose is enormous. You are here for greater things, and you are here for His glory. I pray that everything you are seeking in your businesses, your families, and your personal development aligns perfectly with God's word. With love, Leslie

This is so good…. What’s even more wild… God has been putting it on my heart to create wellness and self care baskets for a while now!!! I’m praying when I get to Tampa I have a place for my cricut machine and crafts. Renting a single room is not gonna cut it….so I can add a personal touch to my packages and eventually have my own personal journals in there!!!

I don't really know how to describe this past week... except for full of emotion. It's been a long time since I've been so frazzled, stressed out, angry, and discouraged. But I think it's important to talk about these things, knowing they are a part of the HUMAN experience of living in a sinful, fallen world. This week: I had to detach and focus on me. My family. Put my own oxygen mask on first, so that I could assist others (in flight attendant speak). It's important to differentiate between focusing on ourselves from a selfish-standpoint vs. a self-care standpoint. When we talk about serving others in business, we CANNOT effectively serve if we aren't taking care of ourselves. This is something the Lord is teaching me A LOT recently... ...and why I will never be the business coach that tells you to burn the candle from both ends. ...why my program was designed with a 7th day of rest. ...why I will never tell you to hustle your way into Holiness. You are called to TAKE ACTION, but you are NOT called to handle it all. You are called to surrender. And that's what I had to do this week. TRUST that He has this and there's a reason for it all to be happening, even though it doesn't make any sense and I don't see the bigger picture just yet. Back story: I have a personal bias against hospitals and the medical care system. My distrust started with how my grandmother was treated in her final years, and I witnessed/learned a lot of things about healthcare that I VERY MUCH disagree with... including the pursuit of money. ...it's probably why this translates into my distrust with "get rich quick" business opportunities. "Slap a diagnosis" and "prescribe a pill" seems to be the preferred method. Not only was my mom discharged with a medication she CANNOT TAKE, I just spent three days in the hospital only to end up with a chronic-diagnosis, even though my pathology reports show NOTHING as of today. I was discharged with a medication I cannot take breastfeeding (and my milk supply has dwindled immensely after this). My medical records were incomplete. I had to get a patient advocate involved. A dietician confirmed this could be due to a recent diet change, but no one wants to touch this. Instead, they want to start me on infusions for a condition I DO NOT HAVE, and now I'm dealing with the aftermath of what this entails.

Yall this week has hit me HARD 😔 Thank you for your patience as I know I’ve been a little MIA. Mom came home from the hospital but is still having intermittent issues. Baby boy is definitely teething again. And now, I’m having severe abdominal pain that’s lasted the last 4-5 days… I’ve tried to shake it off, but today it’s debilitating. So now I’m on my way in to get checked out 😬 I appreciate you all thinking of us and praying for us 💖 Will update soon!!

Especially as it pertains to strength and weakness 😬 I used to think perfectionism was a badge of honor. For so many high-achieving women of faith (myself included) perfectionism shows up aa excellence, ambition, and responsibility. You’re the one people rely on. You take control of a situation when you need to. You catch the details others miss. You hold yourself to high standards because you care deeply. You motivate, you inspire, you move with intentionality. That’s your strength. But let’s be honest… 😬 That same drive can leave you burned out, anxious, procrastinating, and quietly wondering if you’ll ever be enough. My parents used to tell me it was “in my head,” which then felt like gaslighting. My husband told me I “care too much what other people think” and that one stopped me dead in my tracks. I’ve never cared what other people think… have I? And here’s the silent weakness… perfectionism will cause you to start overthinking every post, every offer, every decision, because if it’s not perfect, it feels like failure. Even if you’re not consciously seeking approval from others… perfectionism IS unchecked pride. It leads to paralyzation for purpose in the name of “quality” and can hold you back from progress. And even worse, it can become a prison. Of expectations. Of unrealistic standards. And of remorse or shame towards others who don’t have the same standards as you… 🔁 This is the duality: What makes you powerful can also paralyze you. Perfectionism rooted in grace brings maturity. Perfectionism rooted in fear brings misery. God never asked for flawlessness. He asked for faithfulness. He said His power is made perfect in weakness. That means your cracks aren’t a liability, but an opportunity for His glory shines through (if you’ll let Him). 🪞 So here’s my invitation to you today: Reflect on your greatest strength? Maybe it’s not perfectionism. But what is the quality you most admire about yourself that could also lead to unintentional blind spots?