The first thing you should understand about me is: I’m not you… And you don’t want this smoke.

So let it be known — don’t come for my agents.


I’ve been disrespected for being a TikToker.
Criticized for opening a primarily Black office.
Dismissed for leading, But when a white man does it? He’s celebrated.


When I do it? It’s minimized, scrutinized, degraded.

And honestly — hating me?
I get it.
Because despite the odds, despite the racism,
despite being a mother,
despite carrying what most couldn’t even lift —
I still built it. I still lead.
And we look damn good doing It!💁🏽‍♀️❤️

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