This is 40: 40 Things I’ve Learned

Digital illustration of a smiling Black woman with medium brown skin, shoulder-length sisterlocks, and gold hoop earrings, sitting at a desk while journaling. She wears a purple top and cropped denim jacket. The background is a soft beige with twinkling stars, and the text reads “40 Life Lessons at 40” in dark purple. The image evokes warmth, reflection, and celebration of growth.

If you haven’t heard… I’m turning 40 this month! And honestly? I’m excited. I’ve heard incredible things about this next decade, and I’m ready to embrace them all. (Before we continue…Do me a favor, if this post speaks to you, share it with another woman.)  Saying goodbye to my thirties feels bittersweet. That decade held […]