This Is A Balanced Life
Let me start by saying, if you’ve been with me for a while, I really appreciate you. As someone who’s gone through many evolutions, I’m finally at a place where I feel I’m supposed to be, because I’ve actually been obedient.
You know when you run from something for a long time, and it finally catches up with you? That’s what happened to me over the past year. I was avoiding my calling and purpose because it made me uncomfortable. I had a lot to work through, including reconnecting with God. Funny how we pray for miracles and breakthroughs but then resist the changes we need. I guess I wore God’s patience thin, and He definitely sat me down this past year. I’m grateful for it.
I’ve been in finance for 15 years and running my business for almost 7. Along the way, I’ve learned and unlearned so much, and it’s become clear that the finance world is broken. We’ve been treating personal finance as just numbers, ignoring the personal side of it. No wonder so many people feel stuck and overwhelmed.
I also allowed money to become my idol, and unfortunately, I reinforced that idea with my clients too. It was always about grinding—making more money, paying bills, and never taking a moment to breathe or be grateful. I see now that this approach led to a lot of anxiety and pressure, chasing after worldly things to fill a void.
Looking back, we were stuck in a dangerous hamster wheel—a vicious cycle of money and life. As I sought balance, I realized how much we tend to neglect ourselves and our womanhood. We’re constantly burnt out, trying to do everything and be everywhere but never really present.
I was trapped in the boxes I created for myself. I thought that to be heard in finance, especially starting my career at 16 and my business at 24, I had to be as professional as possible- which meant hiding who I was. I ended up feeling disconnected, lost, confused, stuck, and behind just to name a few.
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I’ve lived so many lifetimes in this one, and I’ve come to realize that my experiences were meant to help other women facing similar struggles. Now that I’m back on track with God, rebuilding my relationship with Him, and figuring out womanhood on my terms, I see how important it is to find our version of balance.
Finance is crucial, but it’s just one tool to help us fulfill our purpose and support the kingdom of God. I no longer subscribe to hustle culture and I’m slowly showing my clients that they can and should unsubscribe as well. Yes, work hard and make your money girl, but there has to be balance. I’m incorporating faith, finance, and womanhood so these parts of our lives complement rather than compete.
I’m planning to build a family, my mental health is improving, and while I’m still in therapy, I’m finally embracing the overwhelming peace I’m experiencing. It’s a new concept for me, but putting finance in its rightful place and growing closer to God has brought me balance. Now, by no means am I saying any of this as if my life is perfect… PLEASE! lol I’m just simply experiencing Phillipians 4:7 and I want the same thing for you.
I’m excited to help other women find their version of balance between faith, finance, and womanhood.
So, yeah. This is a balanced life.
