Seek Help - 15th Edition

I'm late because my twin cousins came to town for a college tour and life has been lifing. (Definitely wrote this like 2 weeks ago but ADHD). They are both seniors and who have declared for Howard University and Hampton University after our Uncle Jonathan Kirkland and I took them to see both in two days. I have always loved Howard but as a native Washingtonian, it was a little too close to home but I am super excited at the prospect of my family attending such incredible universities and them getting in is quite the accomplishment (especially with this year having a record breaking number of applications at Howard). Both schools are great options for them and I had my thoughts on where I thought they should go and I'm excited to see it matched what they decided. I've also been encouraging them and their friends to use Scholly, Inc. (acquired by Sallie Mae) and get all their coins so they can graduate debt free (thanks Christopher Gray ). That's their only real job right now and I'm forwarding all the scholarships I see - if you know of any, please drop them below for the kids.

Seek Learning

I recently learned about a practice that Issa Rae’s financial manager Humble Lukanga share. This week let's make a “Stop Doing List”. He said that most entrepreneurs have a To Do list (write those emails, launch that program, take that class). But very few people make a Stop Doing List.

So –– what do you need to stop doing?

• Scrolling and comparing yourself to other people instead of creating your own content?
• Procrastinating because of fear of failure instead of just doing the damn thing?
• Letting self doubt get in the way of you being fully seen?
• Only doing the parts of business building you think are fun instead of doubling down on what needs to get done in order for you to see results?
• Glossing over accomplishments, take the time to celebrate wins!

What are you going to stop doing? And what are you going to do instead?

Seek Doing

Ironic this is the next section after we talked about making a stop doing list but clearly don't stop doing everything!! I had to take a LONG nap after the National Cannabis Festival and then had to recharge from an amazing Black Women in Food Summit by Dine Diaspora (getting those recaps up this week on AsItHappens.co ). Right now I mostly gearing up for the upcoming Higher Women of Color Cannabis Business and Wellness Conference and getting super excited for another great year!! I love being part of a dope experience that brings people together.

Seek Eats

Had to take a quick trip to Philly for some conference business. While I was there I swung by a spot called Sampan by Michael Schulson for Happy Hour and this is why I love me some 谷歌 maps. Everything was delicious (I almost ordered a second PORK BANH MI - Berkshire Belly, Carrot, Cucumber - just to take home because it was so good). I will definitely be going back there!! And checking out his other restaurants.

I also had the pleasure of returning to Tatiana by Chef Kwame for Mother's Day with my family and it was EPIC!!!

Seek Nature

Go touch some grass!!

Seek to Help Others

Here are a few things to help yourself or those around you!!

• Applications for the Ebony Power 100 are closing soon so nominate the homies!!!
• Don't sleep on the currently open Disney Writing Program (open til June 7th)
• Thinking about doing The Growth Collective with Elyse Preston , it looks like it might be right up my alley, anyone else considering?!?!
• I've relaunched my podcast at Eaton DC - Lit & Other Things - so all my author friends, hit me up, I'd love to feature you!!
• Still trying to decide what merch to do and for which brands - (I've got too many brands but welcome to ADHD) but I'm working on some merch for my brands which should be fun. Probably going to start with some stickers, water bottles, pens, maybe a fanny and a sweatshirt. Open to feedback!!
• I shall be dropping the podcast I'm recording with Earl Wyatt soon and I think you're all going to really enjoy (more details coming!!).
• Just finished the first part of Breathe To The Beat training with Breathhouse and I am LOVING it. I finally found a breathwork practice that works for me and I can't wait to complete training and share with all of you!!
• DCFunemployment is getting ready to relaunch the interview series as well as some IG Lives soon which should be a lot of fun.
• Been writing a book (which feels long overdue).
• As It Happens is still dropping weekly happenings posts and event coverage.
• Getting ready to bring my Lit and Other Things Podcast back at Eaton DC .
• Reviving my Facebook group Connect & Create DMV for Networking and Opportunities in the DMV.
• I'm loving sharing Seek Help. I really appreciate yall rocking with me!
• I was inspired to write something else - Black & Neurospicy , my new Substack Newsletter - which is kind of on it's own neurodivergent journey.