I’m So Proud of Me
Farewell, March! It was a marathon of a month, and this first quarter of the year has undoubtedly had hands AND perhaps a foot or two.
As I reflect on how 2025 has greeted me and how I’ve navigated so far, I must admit I am so darn proud of myself. This is not the old Brit talking; this is the grown Brit walking.
But real quick, before I dive into what I’ve gotten into over the past three months, I would like to say that while I’m real deal proud of me, I’m also proud of you, dear reader. We’re living in a topsy-turvy and at times, turbulent world, and being a human dealing with other humans, ain’t no joke! But look at us, being us, figuring it all out, day by day. Kudos to everyone!
Now let’s chat Q1…
“It takes but one moment in your life that you find yourself waking up. And that’s the day that it all just clicks…you see things differently, change your perspective and begin to move forward.”
I woke up this quarter!
Fueled by the good energy shared with me at my NYE birthday party. I prayed for more goodness in all of the ways for all my guests, and now I’m being blessed with the very same.
As I mentioned in the last blog, December 31 is my birthday. An end-of-the-year baby and all that comes with that. But until this 36th year of my life, I had NEVER had a party on my actual day. Despite it being MY DAY, I always adjusted to allow for others, and other quite logical reasons.
But logic and accommodations can squeeze and stretch us until we no longer feel like we fit ourselves. SO? I’ve decided to cut that out. And 3 months in … let me tell you how I’ve been doing just that!
Reclaimed My Time
Last year I shared a bit about my corporate career journey, trials and tribulations, notwithstanding. Quick recap: I was laid off in December 2023, and had a new job offer in April 2024. The new job didn’t feel like THE ONE, and I had several hesitations, but in a market that tells you to be grateful to be employed, I accepted.
Pinterest C. 2025
I won’t say I regret the decision because all experiences teach us something. However, it was quickly apparent the role and organization weren’t for me. And what did I learn this past birthday? ACCOMMODATE MYSELF. So mid-March, just 10.5 months later, I resigned from my highest-paying job to date and, wildly enough, I feel FREE. I’m nearly a decade into my corporate communications career, and I’ve faced my fair share of racial, gender, and age-based biases and corporate oppression. At some point, you’re just OVER IT. I had to choose me, Lucious!
I just started a new role, with less hard-nose requirements, and truth be told, I look forward to being a bit LESS IMPORTANT in the proverbial office, at least for a while.
Outside, Part-Time
Not even gone hold y’all, Brit likes to get lit. Within reason, with good people, but lit is lit and I like it.
2025 has presented a few times to do so in the “traditional” way, and I’m proud to say it’s been with less alcohol and more sleep. LOVE THAT FOR ME. The older I get, the more I value not being burnt out. As an ambivert I cherish my recharge time, while also filling my cup with good energy when I desire it.
Beyond a good party, I’ve also intentionally connected with my community and myself in creative and rejuvenating ways, including:
Ceramics Painting
Candle Making
Line Dancing
Plays
Comedy and Art Shows
Vacation
I'm eager to tap further into my artistic and movement pursuits. We deserve to create and ideate however we choose.
Made My Thoughts a Reality
Last, but NEVER least, I hosted another #BritBeLiving event. However, this one truly came from my heart. I’ve wanted to honor Women’s History Month for a while, and somehow, time got away from me the past few years. But God has a way of making timing a non-factor right?
This year, my fella, founder of Nolen Entertainment Group dangled an open date at his residency venue and to put it lightly, told me I had to do something. And something, I did!
Women Crushing It Wednesday #WCW was a four-woman panel highlighting several superstar ladies running a variety of businesses across Chicagoland. The energy and conversation shared in that room still has me on a high. Now… could I have marketed more? Sure. Did we pull it off in under 3 weeks? Yup. Will I have more events this year? SURE WILL. Lock in with me.
Till then… DJ turn me up… March 2025 was my jam. See y’all in Q2.