It's Our Time - Up2MeRadio

08/05/2025

I had a wonderful time on Beloved Podcast again with hosts Erica Strong and Lorraine Hest bridging faith with practical life applications. What an amazing time!

06/09/2025

Breaking stereotypes of what is expected for fitting in verses our truth to be liberated in style choices that fit our lifestyle pivots. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

06/05/2025

📣 I Need Your Help — My “Yes” to God’s Calling 💜✨

Dear Family & Friends,
I’m asking for your support as I boldly say YES to God’s assignment on my life.

For 38 years, I’ve served behind the chair—not just styling hair, but ministering to hearts using my salon chair as my pulpit. It’s where the Spirit of Beauty meets the spirit of healing, encouragement, and transformation. Now, God has opened a new door… 📖✨

I’m honored to be a featured author in the powerful anthology, Her Calling: When Purpose Shows Up. My chapter, “Ministry Behind the Chair: The Spirit of Beauty,” shares how God uses our gifts—even in unconventional places—to change lives.

This book is a collaboration of 10 bold women of faith. It’s more than stories—it’s transparency, healing, breakthrough, and divine purpose wrapped in every chapter. And I need your help to share it with the world. 🌍💬

🙏 My Goal: Reach 250 souls with this message of hope.

📘 Please support by:
1️⃣ Purchasing a copy
2️⃣ Sharing this post
3️⃣ Recommending it to others (perfect for book clubs & women’s groups!)

👉 Order here: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/Z7CQTTCECGSC8

✨ Every book will be hand-signed with love and prayer before delivery.

🎉 Join us LIVE!
📅 Virtual Book Launch
🗓 June 8th | 🕖 7–8 PM EST
📍 Facebook Live
Featuring myself and my sister in Christ, Dr. Astrid Shover, author of “From Bo***ge to Freedom.”

📖 “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?’ And I said, ‘Here I am. Send me!’” — Isaiah 6:8

05/25/2025

Graduation reflections of my granddaughter Mya McBride 2025. So proud & grateful 💖

05/25/2025

Graduation reflections Jaden Brooks class of 2025 . Well done grandson💖 I’m so proud to be your Gigi

05/11/2025

From My Heart to Yours—Happy Mother’s Day

To every woman reading this—whether you’ve given birth, raised someone else’s child, mentored in faith, or nurtured others with quiet strength—I want to say: I see you. I honor you. I thank God for you.

Motherhood is not just a title—it’s a ministry. And you’ve shown up, in ways big and small, known and unknown. Some of you are in the thick of it, wondering if anyone notices how hard you’re trying. Others are walking with grief in your chest, carrying memories instead of moments. Some are still believing for the promise.

Today, I want to wrap you in this truth:
“She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.”
—*Proverbs 31:25

That kind of peace doesn’t come from perfection. It comes from knowing Who holds tomorrow—and who holds you. It’s the quiet courage that mothers wear like armor every single day. And it’s beautiful.

A Prayer for You:

Lord,
Thank You for the women who carry others with their prayers, their presence, and their love. For every mother and every nurturer, I pray peace today. Let her feel Your nearness. Let her see the fruit of her love. Wrap her in joy, even if the journey has been heavy. Renew her strength, restore her hope, and remind her that she is still Your masterpiece in motion. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

I love you all.
Happy Mother’s Day. You are so deeply appreciated.

05/03/2025

Because Mahari is HER love language… the one special thing I can always do for my mom is make her feel beautiful and gift her my time as well as some extensions!!! This Mother’s Day, we’re giving you the chance to gift HER (or yourself) the beauty she deserves!

We’re celebrating moms, daughters, aunties, and every woman who pours love daily — with a special Mahari Raw Giveaway for a day of pampering with

Here’s how easy it is to enter:
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Winner announced May 10th — just in time for Mother’s Day!

Celebrate HER. Gift luxury.
Good luck queens — let’s make HER feel special this year.

04/29/2025

Sometimes you just need a pause. A moment to breathe, reflect, and feel seen. That’s what this day is about. May 4, join me and a circle of women who understand. Discussion panel includes: Dr. Belinda Baker - PAUSE & Recognize Your Trials Have Purpose. Sharena Loggins -PIVOT to Align Your Perspective With Gods Plan. Dr Elaine Crawford - PROCEED in Becoming A Strong and Beautiful Vessel of God. And of course there’s a bonus excercise that gives you a personalize Faith Plan of Action, gifts, raffles and swag bags with lite bite refreshments

Proceeds will go towards our annual book scholarships for rising college freshman. Last year we were also able to provide new laptops!

CC for the link to purchase your ticket or visit www.pufw.org. It will be a transformative and interactive workshop with phenomenal guest speakers. I hope to see you there💜

04/20/2025

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01/28/2025

The meaning of true love from a man.
I hate to say this but most women will go their entire lifetime and never experience the meaning of actual true love.
It's even slightly depressing to think that most people will never understand how powerful this picture actually is.
This gentleman is a prime example of how men should be treating their partner with everyday that passes.
We unfortunately live in a generation with men who have no idea what it takes to be a real man.
Let me give you a couple examples of a real man ......
A real man asks about your day and genuinely cares about the answer.
A real man respects your boundaries and never forces you to anything you're not ready to do.
He makes time for you, and takes that time to learn and understand who you are as a person.
A real man consistently shows you the definition of effort with every day that passes.
He will call you randomly throughout the day just to check on you and your mental health.
A real man is undeniably committed to you and looks for new ways to fall in love with you with every day that passes.
He makes protecting your heart a number one priority.
A real man never makes permanent decisions based on temporary emotions.
He never confuses you on where you stand in his life.
A real man apologizes when he is wrong and stays true to his character.
He doesn't mind hurting other people's feeling to protect yours.
A real man gives you affection without sexual expectation.
A real man refuses to entertain any women that isn't you.
He has genuine intentions with you from day one and shows you how it truly feels to be a priority rather an option.
A real man will help you heal from the trauma that nobody apologized for.
A real man values you and would never put themselves in a position to lose you.
Take my advice and wait for the man that never let's you fall asleep at night questioning your own self-worth.
~ Cody Bretq

12/01/2024

Grateful for precious family time together. Celebrated my daughters birthday priceless reaction on moms face when the animals started their performances.