There are moments in life when God asks us to do something that makes absolutely no sense.
Not because the assignment is impossible, but because it stretches every part of who we believe ourselves to be.
For the past several weeks, I have experienced that firsthand.
When I entered the Maxim Cover Girl competition, I honestly didn’t know what to expect. A modeling competition? Me?
If you know me, you know that my life’s work has centered on helping Black women heal, discover their worth, and transform their lives. I am a life coach, author, speaker, and advocate. I never imagined that a competition like this would become part of my journey.
Yet sometimes God intentionally leads us into unfamiliar places not to elevate our ego, but to expand our faith.
I’ve learned that He will often call us outside of our comfort zone simply to remind us that He is still God.
My life has never been defined by an easy path.
I’ve battled systemic lupus. I’ve experienced the heartbreaking loss of pregnancies. I’ve endured financial hardship. I’ve had seasons where it felt like everything I loved was slipping through my hands.
Those experiences taught me one lesson that has carried me through every valley:
Life isn’t defined by what happens to you. It is defined by how you respond.
I could have allowed disappointment to make me bitter.
Instead, I chose to become better.
Every setback became another opportunity to trust God more deeply. Every challenge strengthened my resolve to help other women discover hope in the middle of their own storms.
That is why this competition means so much more than a magazine cover.
Winning would provide financial stability that would allow me to continue building resources for the women I am called to serve. It would also direct a $5,000 donation to 1M4, an organization committed to ending police violence in the United States and creating safer communities through advocacy, education, and systemic change.
Most importantly, it would amplify a message I have dedicated my life to sharing:
- Healing is possible.
- Purpose is greater than pain.
- Your past does not have the final word.
Why Your Vote Matters
Sometimes we underestimate the power of a single action.
One vote may seem insignificant.
But history has shown us that small acts of faith and support can create extraordinary change.
Your vote is more than support for me.
It is a vote for every woman who has wondered whether she is enough.
It is a vote for healing after heartbreak.
It is a vote for resilience after loss.
It is a vote for purpose rising from pain.
It is a vote for communities working toward justice.
It is a vote for believing that someone who has walked through adversity can use that experience to help others rise.
Every vote says, “Your mission matters.”
And that encouragement fuels more than a competition—it fuels a movement.
Place your vote https://covergirl.maxim.com/p/X2XHJBYS
Personal Thank You
To every person who has voted or shared my story, thank you.
Your kindness has reminded me that we never walk alone.
No matter the outcome of this competition, I know that God has already been working through this experience. He has stretched my faith, expanded my vision, and reminded me that obedience often opens doors we never imagined.
If my story has encouraged you, inspired you, or reminded you that your own impossible situation is not beyond God’s reach, I would be honored to have your vote.
Together, we can create something much bigger than a competition.
We can shine a light on hope, healing, and purpose.
Daily votes can be made at https://covergirl.maxim.com/p/X2XHJBYS
