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Want God to laugh? Make a Plan!
It was Monday. My mom’s delicious German chocolate cake was officially done (hallelujah), and I was back on my fitness journey. I was feeling motivated, clear-headed, and ready to ease into the week with intention. Step one: clear space in my room. That meant relocating a temporary clothing rack down to the basement. Simple. Harmless. Productive. And then— crack . The metal pole hit the glass casing around a lightbulb. In a split second, shattered glass came down and a shard

Erin Barnett
Dec 30, 20252 min read


Ease On Down The Road!
It's a cloudy afternoon and I'm singing to the top of my lungs “Ease on Down the Road” from The Wiz , as I take my twists out. Out of...
bgdchicago
Sep 14, 20252 min read


Forty-Fine & Faith-Filled: What Surfers in Laguna Taught Me About Life at 49
I turned 49 this week. 🙌🏾 💅💃🏽 Sunsets are my favorite :) There was no giant party. No big reveal. Just the ocean, the sunrise, and...
bgdchicago
Jun 27, 20252 min read


The Realest Cheat Code for Confidence
In a world where everything feels out of our control, the good news is: there is something you can control — your self work. No one ever...
bgdchicago
Apr 11, 20252 min read


Purpose 🙌🏾 over Paychecks 💰
Lately, I’ve been in a season where the doors have been flying open. Opportunities that I didn’t even have to knock for are landing right...
bgdchicago
Mar 21, 20252 min read


God Did HIS Big One in 2024: A Year of Purpose, Gratitude, and Growth
Looking back at 2024, I am overwhelmed with gratitude and joy. It was the Year of the Dragon , and let me tell you—that dragon roared...
bgdchicago
Jan 1, 20253 min read


I Joined the 5AM Club!
When I first encountered the concept of the 5 AM Club, I couldn't help but laugh. Who would willingly rise before the sun, especially...
bgdchicago
Dec 28, 20243 min read


Freedom through Trust 🦅
One of the things I love most about the change of seasons is how the trees go bare, revealing their secrets. When the leaves fall away,...
bgdchicago
Dec 3, 20242 min read


My Experience in Guerrero: A Sanctuary for Vision and Community
The land in Guerrero was sacred in every sense. Just four years ago, it was virgin territory, and now, thanks to the vision of Tara...
bgdchicago
Nov 16, 20242 min read


Title: The Dance of Manifestation: Three Steps to Choreographing Your Dream Life
As a professional dancer, choreographer, author, life coach, and entrepreneur, I've learned firsthand the incredible power of...
bgdchicago
Feb 15, 20243 min read
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