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Hey Reader,

WELCOME ⭐️

If you're new to this newsletter, thank you for being here.

Every two weeks, I send an email rounding up tips, stories, and resources on improving mindset, money, productivity, or other lifestyle matters.

I often draw inspiration for these newsletters from real life conversations.

WEEKLY MUSINGS 🌺

Several years ago, I had a chat with someone about traveling 🌍.

She had a list of international destinations to visit one day.

But was holding off on seeing the world until she got married.

To me, that seemed bizarre. 🤯

It felt like she was setting her life's adventures on standby, holding out for some distant, unknown future.

Now almost a decade later - no husband and no travels.

"The whole future lies in uncertainty: live immediately." - Seneca

It's a poignant reminder, isn't it?

We often lay out our lives with the precision of a roadmap, only to have life/God/the universe, write it's own script.

I was once a loyalist to strict planning for myself. I loved laying out roadmaps and thought by this age I want to accomplish X and do this by Y.

But over the years, I've learned to appreciate the art of flexibility—the skill of embracing what's in front of me and recalibrating as needed.

This isn't about not setting out ambitious goals or dreams.

It's about being adaptable in our pursuit, willing to course-correct when needed, and be open to the myriad of paths that can lead us to various destinations.

After all, the best stories are often the ones we never saw coming.

ON THE PODCAST 🎙️

This week, we're keeping it light with my guest Sonya Patel, host of the Your Big Sis podcast.

I had so much fun recording this episode!

We talk all things "Dating Icks"; you know those things that immediately turn you off about someone.

Tune in as we discuss everything from ambition mismatches, vaping, confidence, table manners, and more. We share our candid thoughts and dating stories along the way.

Listen to episode 52 of The Brown Girl Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or choose another listening platform here.

ON MY SCREEN 📺

If you're looking for a new series to watch, I'm really loving Safe, a British crime drama on Netflix. It's a mystery series with lots of twists and turns and a blend of scandal, tragedy, and romance.

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