A few weeks ago, I came home from my aunt's funeral. Like many funerals, it was filled with hugs, tears, stories, and the quiet realization that life changes in an instant. Later that evening, I sat down with my mom. Mommy's 70 years old. If you know Caribbean mothers, you already know. They're strong. Opinionated. Loving. And they'll tell you exactly what's on their mind whether you asked or not. Somehow our conversation drifted toward her own funeral. She looked at me and s

Burnout, Heartbreak, Layoffs & Motherhood: The Real Reason I Went Quiet. This is a story about resilience, reinvention, survival mode, soft life goals, rebuilding confidence, protecting your peace and your pockets, and learning how to become again after life forces you to start over.

You work hard for your money. It’s only natural to want control over what happens to your assets after you die....