Grayson and I were hanging in the living room when unexpectedly, he exclaimed, “It’s okay to start over, mama!” Intrigued (and nearly in tears), I asked him to repeat his words. I was overwhelmed as he echoed the sentence —his timely encouragement resonated deeply. As I sat there, laptop open, pondering content for a fresh TRY at...
Hi my name is Chasmine Brown, and I am a recovering Monday hater. Just mentioning the word “Monday” invoked thoughts of early alarms, endless to-do lists, and the monotony of the workweek. It was as if the day was conspiring against me, marking the start of a tiresome routine that I had little enthusiasm for....
During my planning season (thank you, God for growth!), I wrote this blog post a month ago, thinking I’d share it after my birthday. But after attending Woman Evolve this weekend, I’m amazed by how well my message aligns with what I learned there. It’s a reminder of how God always confirms what’s in my...
Growing up, my sister and I were the worst bike riders. We loved riding all day, but no matter how hard we tried, we would crash into one another and fall. One day on a casual ride, we hit, and my sister landed hard on the concrete. Her leg was bleeding, and she was screaming...
It was the 2009 Fall semester, and Kasee accompanied me to the campus washateria to do laundry. As my clothes were drying, we sat at a nearby table and ordered fries. I guess you could say we were on an inexpensive campus date. As we were chatting, a girl walked up and angrily asked Kasee,...
Cute families, matching PJs, and extravagant gifts are exciting when you’re the one partaking in the fun! However, it can be difficult to digest when your reality is far from the picture-perfect Christmas showcased on your timeline. Social media has always been a place where comparison lurks, but it becomes increasingly unavoidable during the holiday...
After three years of working luxury retail, I requested to process shipment during weekdays and only consult with customers on weekends. That schedule granted me access to new inventory and made it easier to make styling recommendations during the weekend. As part of the company’s “world-class service,” we offered personal styling consultations. One weekend I scheduled...
Kasee and I dated for eight years, have been married for three, and have been happy the entire time. Honestly, it isn’t because our relationship has been perfect, but our love has always been EASY! When we met, it was like finding someone who spoke a language that only I had known. We just…clicked. I...
If you had to drive to a place that you’ve never visited, what would be your first step? You’d likely pull out a map (or GPS), and pinpoint the best route to get from point A to point B. Throughout your journey, you’d frequently review the plan to confirm you were still on the right...
Since sheltering in place, I’ve lounged more days than I’d like to admit. I’ve pigged out longer than I planned to, and have enjoyed several “before-five” cocktails. My house isn’t always spotless, and my laundry has never piled so high. I would usually beat myself up about everything I need to do; however, I have...