Faith, Justice & Legacy: Why Women Must Build What They’ve Been Called to Lead
Where faith, law, and leadership meet—advocating for equity while uplifting the voices of women and marginalized communities.
There comes a moment in every woman’s life when she realizes she’s no longer waiting for permission — she’s waiting for alignment. That moment changed everything for me.
My journey didn’t begin in a courtroom or a boardroom. It began in community rooms, back offices, and church basements — writing grants, tutoring students, helping families find resources, and serving wherever there was a need. I didn’t have a title or a firm. I only had a burden to help people and a quiet conviction that God had placed purpose inside of me long before anyone recognized it.
I learned that purpose rarely arrives fully formed. It reveals itself slowly — through service, through adversity, through obedience, and through the small assignments we say “yes” to when no one is applauding.
Those early yeses became the foundation of my calling.
But eventually, I had to face a truth many women discover:
Some systems were never designed with us in mind.
Too often, we spend years shrinking, adjusting, and contorting ourselves to fit spaces that were never meant to hold our brilliance, our voices, or our leadership.
The turning point came when I finally understood:
I was not created to fit in. I was called to build.
Build opportunities.
Build systems.
Build access.
Build legacy.
Build spaces where women, youth, and underserved communities can thrive unapologetically.
That revelation led me into nonprofit law, civil rights advocacy, community development, global youth representation, and eventually founding my own firm along with the Freedom of Faith Food Bank. But none of these ventures came from perfection — they came from willingness.
Faith has been the strategy behind every door God opened for me.
When I didn’t know the next step, faith carried me.
When systems failed, faith redirected me.
When fear whispered, faith silenced it.
Every meaningful moment of my career — speaking on global stages, advising nonprofits, directing initiatives, mentoring youth — was born through a mix of faith, discipline, and resilience. Not because I had all the answers, but because I trusted the One who did.
And that’s what I want every woman reading this to understand:
Leadership is not a title. It is a decision.
A decision to show up even when you feel unsure.
A decision to walk away from environments that silence your voice.
A decision to honor your assignment, even when the path isn’t clear.
A decision to let God author your story before the world tries to write it for you.
The best career advice I ever received was this:
“Let God write your narrative before the world tries to define it.”
Those words freed me. They taught me that identity isn’t given — it’s claimed. Purpose isn’t handed over — it’s stepped into. And legacy is not something you inherit — it’s something you build with courage, clarity, and conviction.
Women lead differently.
We lead with structure and empathy.
With intelligence and intuition.
With grace and grit.
With compassion and clarity.
And when women lead, the world shifts.
Through my work in nonprofit law, advocacy, mentorship, and community initiatives, I’ve seen something undeniable:
When women rise, families heal, communities strengthen, and systems change.
You may not feel ready. You may not feel qualified. You may not have everything figured out — but hear me clearly:
Your calling is not too big.
Your dream is not too bold.
Your voice is not too loud.
You are exactly who your assignment requires.
This is your season to build.
Build boldly.
Build faithfully.
Build what doesn’t yet exist.
The world needs what God placed inside you — not later, not someday, but now.
Your legacy is calling.
And it’s time to answer.
