1. When she announced her next book.
I am SO EXCITED to announce that my next book: PROFESSIONAL TROUBLEMAKER: The Fear-Fighter Manual is now available for preorder! My next NYTimes bestseller (claiming it) . 🙌🏾 Drops on March 2, 2021. Grab wherever you get books! #ProfessionalTroublemaker https://t.co/4vZSp7Rv4a
If you didn't read her first book — get on it.
2. When she shared her friend's advice.
One of the best things I've learned this year was in a convo with @eunique, who is basically my coworker, at this point. HA! She said "Chase one rabbit, you catch it. Chase two rabbits, you catch none." Meaning: focus on THE THING. Do that thing REALLY well. THEN expand.
Words to live by.
3. When she supported other Black women.
SPEAK, @SymoneDSanders! I love seeing her take up ALL the space! https://t.co/UNY3gQaXVt
I'm here for it, sis.
4. When she started a real AF thread about marriage.
Married folks, what is something you had to UNLEARN once you got hitched?
This definitely got me thinking.
5. Did I mention she tremendously supports Black women?
Sharing a stage with dope Black women is a fave pasttime of mine. https://t.co/mZBS7w92dK
She is seriously my fave.
6. When she basically told people to put some respect on her name.
So there’s no confusion. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
You have no excuse after this break down.
7. When she said exactly what I was thinking.
Maybe don't work out relationship issues thru Instagram Stories. Just... maybe
I mean, if the shoe fits.
8. When she issued a hilarious PSA.
THAT DRY ASS TURKEY AIN'T WORTH YOU CATCHING THIS VIRUS.
(Chews leftover turkey slowly.)
9. When she squashed a debate about Bey immediately.
This is when I realized that people are beyond redemption.
No one messes with the Beyhive.
10. When she retweeted her Ted Talk.
"All comfort has done is maintain the status quo. So we've got to get comfortable with being uncomfortable by speaking these hard truths when they're necessary." — @Luvvie Ajayi Jones Watch the full TED Talk here: https://t.co/uiVYQXMBYF
One of the best videos to add to your morning routine.
11. When she embraced her squad.
I'm surrounded by people who show me that community is a verb. I am so heartened by the fact that my people, my village, my squad, are committed to being a soft place for me to land. They give me permission to dream big b/c they permit me to fall, which leads to me rising. 🙏🏾
I need more people like this in my life.
12. When she expressed some of her true feelings about Twitter.
Half the time I log on here and I look at the trending topics:
All together now—SAME.
13. When she dished out some useful advice.
"How can I help?" is a good question to ask. An even better way to be of service is: "Here's what I'm really good at: *list 3 things* How can I add value using those skills?" And best is: "Here are my gifts. I can help you fill these specific gaps I see you have."
This woman can drop some gems.
14. When her "doing great" was our "doing great."
Me yesterday: I'm gonna get up tomorrow, do a ride on the Peloton, shower and start my day fresh. Me today: *rolls out of bed at 9:15am and throws on house robe and sits at computer* I'm doing great.
Pandemic chronicles. Enough said.
15. When she passed on a message from the Tech Gods themselves.
HOW DOES IT MAKE SENSE THAT YOU ARE STILL USING FAX EXCLUSIVELY IN THE YEAR 2020 OF OUR LORD?!?
Very valid question.
16. When she oh-so-accurately summed up this slow motion video.
Why do they all look like characters in The Sims 4 game? https://t.co/GHsEtO0BRH
I can't unsee this comparison, ever.
17. When she made me think about one of my aunties.
I bet this shirt makes you think about your favorite auntie. I'm not wrong.
There's so much going on here.
18. When she shared one of her favorite prayers.
One of my favorite prayers when I’m walking in rooms I may have not been in, or walking into a new phase or season is “LET MY HELPERS FIND ME.” It's a prayer that asks God to make you a magnet for blessings thru other people. It takes pressure off and invites in ease.
Bet you won't walk into a new room or season the same now.
19. And, lastly, her love for Black women is just the sweetest.
This is the year/decade/century/life to #WinwithBlackWomen
Love it. Love it. Need more of it.