Let’s Catch Up!

What’s up, Beauties!?  Lisa Mei here!  The cat may be out of the bag already, but in case it isn’t entirely, I want to officially announce I’ve moved to the Big Apple!   I moved to NY last summer, and it continues to be the best decision I’ve made in a long time.  My God-sister had been encouraging me to move up for the longest, and I always thought it was a far fetched idea.  I wanted to live in NY, and always knew I would, but I thought it would be after I established a career in media.  Never did I think I would move to NY to grind it out and establish that career here.  Of course, it’s the obvious route to take, but at the time I just wasn’t feeling it.  I wanted to stay in “da A” and work to establish a career there.  I wanted to find a job, find my tribe, and build this platform.  But as hard I was trying, things just were not coming together for me.  In any area.  So, one failed attempt after another, I finally realized that maybe, just maybe, God wanted me in NY.  So, I moved!  And like I said, it’s been the best decision I’ve made in a long time!

The city is absolutely amazing!  The opportunities here are boundless, and I know God is growing and grooming me to take advantage of every single one of them.  And that’s exactly what I’m doing!  Freeing myself of doubt, committing to doing the work (work is the way!), and taking bold steps toward my purpose and destiny.  I realized I was full of fear and doubt in Atlanta.  Despite repeated affirmations, coaching calls and the like, I lacked the confidence to really carry out my goals because I feared being judged.  I was afraid of being seen starting at the bottom.  Making mistakes and people say “what the hell is she doing?”  That fear and doubt paralyzed me and sabotaged my best efforts.  As much as I love Atlanta, it just wasn’t a place that would shake up that fear.

NY is.  I’ve gained so much confidence and understanding about things since being here.  I quickly realized it doesn’t matter if people judge me or not.  If someone sees me starting from the bottom, stumbling and struggling along the way.  It doesn’t even matter if this blog fails or thrives. What matters is the effort I put into building it.  And that I’m doing something I genuinely enjoy and stretching and growing in the process.  Because that’s where the real reward is, the real evolution. 

So, I’m done doubting myself.  I’m giving up my perceived limitations, and focusing only on doing the work.  Showing up and doing it again and again.  Really sticking to it.  Focusing on things that will move me closer to my dream of becoming a social commentator and talk show host.  Therefore, moving forward you can expect to read introspective pieces like this from time to time, but mostly think pieces on black history, black politics, black culture, and current events.  Things I’m genuinely and passionately interested in and studying up on.  I’ve decided I’m not waiting for a degree to share my perspective and thoughts on things.  That was the whole motivation of creating Thinking Beauty in the first place- to learn and share along the way.  So, that’s what I’m doing. Educating myself and sharing my thoughts on the things that I think matter. I plan on posting news commentary, book reviews, lessons I’m learning from various readings, and gems I’m collecting in the personal development space.  My goal is to inspire and facilitate meaningful dialogue and discussion. 

So, if you’re interested in hearing my thoughts, sharing yours, and engaging in conversation, then stick around.  We’re about to get this thing moving and shaking! Ok!?

Until next time, Beauties!

Keep It Smart, Girl! 😉

xoxo,

LM