Shrink-Free™ Living Blog

Leadership is not a title or a position - it is influence. Leadership is an ongoing journey filled with challenges and triumphs. For women of color, this journey often comes with unique obstacles and incredible opportunities. I want to share some insights and strategies that have helped me and many others embrace leadership with confidence and authenticity. Are you ready to step into your full potential and lead with purpose? Let’s explore how you can do just that. Authentici

This week, I officially became a self-published author with my debut book, Unapologetic: Bold Leadership Success Strategies for Women of Color. This is a dream come true! In May 2025, I felt stuck and unsure of my path forward. Fast forward to now, my book is almost ready to launch. Today, I took some time to reflect on the many lessons I've learned over the last 10 weeks on this journey. I want to share two of those lessons to encourage you to move from feeling stuck to tak

In the workplace, as women, we often find ourselves apologizing more frequently than our male counterparts. Whether it's a minor...

Effective communication is both an art and a science, like a dance where every word, tone, and gesture holds power. As women of color in...