Why Stepping Away is a Step Forward

Sometimes, the most important thing you can do to be awesome, productive, and impactful is to take a break.

Tomorrow is International Women’s Day #IWD2025, and while there will be plenty of talk about resilience, brilliance, and leadership, let’s be real—true empowerment isn’t just about grinding harder. It’s about knowing when to pause. It’s about giving yourself permission to step back, breathe, and be present—especially when you can do it with incredible women by your side.

This week, instead of highlighting voices and resources, I’m stepping away—celebrating with amazing women, my sisters in love and my daughters. Because sometimes, the boldest move isn’t doing more—it’s embracing rest, connection, and joy.

So, for this week’s Bold, Brilliant, Badass LinkedIn 10, I’m leaving my LinkedIn crew with 10 reasons why stepping away is actually a step forward:

1. Rest fuels resilience – You can’t pour from an empty cup.
2. Perspective shifts in stillness – Clarity comes when you create space for it.
3. Creativity thrives in pause – Some of the best ideas emerge when you least expect them.
4. Boundaries reinforce your worth – Taking a break is a radical act of self-respect.
5. Joy is productive – Time spent in happiness is never wasted.
6. Presence deepens connections – When you unplug, you show up fully for what (and who) matters.
7. Success isn’t just about doing – It’s about being intentional with your energy.
8. Slowing down accelerates growth – Reflection fuels direction.
9. Your impact isn’t measured by hustle – Your presence is powerful, even in rest.
10. Because you deserve it – Period.

This International Women’s Day, let’s celebrate the power of rest, reflection, and real connection. Because when we take care of ourselves, we show up stronger for the work that matters.

Here’s to the women who?lead, love, rest, and rise—on their own terms.?You ARE bold, brilliant, and badass. ??

Howard women...here I come!!!