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Today marks one month since I graduated from college. A month. After years of classes, assignments, internships, leadership positions, late nights, early mornings, and countless cups of Starbucks, I crossed the stage believing I was stepping into the next chapter of my life with a clear direction. I thought I knew exactly what was next. But if there is one thing this past month has taught me, it is that having a plan and following God's plan are not always the same thing. Lik

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about influence. Not just in a marketing sense, but in a personal one. When college students feel pressured, inspired, behind, healed, or inadequate, who is really responsible for that feeling? Is it the influencer we follow, or is it social media itself? As I started developing my research topic (for school lol), I originally thought I wanted to focus strictly on influencers. They are the visible faces. They share the advice, the routines, th

I used to overexplain myself. My choices. My boundaries. My growth. If someone didn’t understand me, I felt responsible for making it make sense to them. I thought clarity came from explanation, and acceptance would follow if I just said enough. But the version of me I’m becoming doesn’t move like that anymore. She understands that not everyone needs access to her reasoning. That some people are committed to misunderstanding because it keeps them comfortable. And that explain

There was a time where silence felt uncomfortable. If someone misunderstood me, I felt the need to clarify. If something felt off, I wanted to address it immediately. If I didn’t respond, I worried it meant I was weak, passive, or afraid. But growth taught me something different. Silence is not always avoidance. Sometimes, silence is discernment. I started realizing that not every situation deserved my energy. Not every comment needed a reply. Not every misunderstanding requi