The Invisible Black Woman

Some of you may have noticed that I’ve been quieter than usual this week. No dramatic reason behind it—no major event, no unexpected twists. I simply chose to take a step back. The holidays are here, life is moving, and I wanted to give myself some space without feeling the need to announce or explain it beforehand.

Honestly, I’m not sure anyone noticed. That’s not self-pity talking, just reality. We live in a world saturated with content, and stepping away for a moment doesn’t always leave a ripple. But this pause got me thinking about the rhythm of my posts and whether daily engagement is worth the time, energy, and headspace it demands.

Posting daily has its benefits—there’s consistency, accountability, and perhaps a sense of momentum. But the level of engagement I see when I post daily doesn’t feel dramatically different from when I post weekly. So I find myself at a crossroads, contemplating a shift in how I approach this platform. Over the holiday break, I’ll be weighing my options, but I’m leaning toward scaling back to once or twice a week. Don’t worry, the LinkedIn schedule doesn’t factor into this at all…

This isn’t a sign of waning commitment. If anything, it’s an intentional recalibration. A moment to reassess what balance looks like for me.

Because here’s the thing: showing up, whether it’s daily, weekly, or sporadically, only works when it aligns with the rest of your life. Consistency for the sake of appearances is unsustainable. Real consistency comes from knowing your “why” and letting that drive your actions.

I’ve realized that my “why” is evolving. When I first started this journey, posting daily felt like a necessary discipline. It was a way to hold myself accountable, to establish a presence, and to prove to myself that I could show up, even when it felt hard. And I did. I showed up. Every day. Rain or shine, good mood or bad. I wrote, posted, and engaged for 102 days. And I’m proud of that.

But now, the question isn’t whether I can show up. I know I can. The question is: what does showing up look like when it’s no longer about proving something? What does it look like when it’s about sustainability, balance, and joy?

Taking a step back this week gave me the clarity to reflect on those questions. And one of the things I realized is that sometimes, less really is more. It’s not about quantity; it’s about quality. It’s about creating space for the kind of posts that truly resonate—not just with you, but with me.

I’m not stepping away entirely. Far from it. I’m simply giving myself permission to change the pace. To breathe. To find a rhythm that feels good, instead of one that may be leaning toward feeling forced.

So, as I move forward, you may see less frequent posts here, but trust me when I say the heart and thoughtfulness behind them will remain. If anything, they’ll carry more weight because they’ll come from a place of intention rather than obligation. And not for nothing, I do want to really focus on some of the exciting projects coming down the pike I’ll be sharing soon.

I know this season can be a lot for all of us. There’s an underlying pressure to do everything, be everywhere, and meet every expectation. But let this be a reminder that it’s okay to pause. It’s okay to recalibrate. It’s okay to say, “This is what I can give right now, and that’s enough.”

As I navigate this shift, I want to thank you all for being part of this journey. Whether you engage with every post or only stop by occasionally, your support means more than you know. You’ve allowed me to share my thoughts, my experiences, and my heart. And for that, I’m deeply grateful.

Until next time, I wish you nothing but sunshine, rainbows, and unicorns, which are no less fictitious than the intentional you are.