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B.Garrett, M.S

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✨Lifestyle•Confidence•Transformation
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4 months ago

The scale was never the whole story.

Some things don’t show up in a number… only in what you go through.

Generation after generation,
it was like a constant cycle…

So there came a time when choosing me became vital.

Addiction, abandonment, and abuse,
I carried it all, with no excuse.

See, what I was carrying couldn’t be weighed on a scale.

And even though life got heavy…
I refused to fail.

So while the scale told a number,
it couldn’t tell my truth.

It measured my body…
but not how much I grew.

I’m walking a path, this time, in my truth.

Weight… There’s More.

I have so much to show you.
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Live Podcast Launch Experience Sunday June 14, 2026.

🎥 @wymanj_productions @wymanj by @bq.garrett

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4 months ago

1922 ways to apply pressure, and I only needed ONE fit! 💙💛

But when you’re both the blueprint AND the mood board, what else would you expect? The standard isn’t something I follow. It’s something I SET!

One thing about me, I’m going to have a vision, and there’s nothing quite like seeing something I dreamed up come to life EXACTLY how I imagined it!

I had the Sorors in mind when I custom-designed this set, and with the help of @bstdesignsco , we turned that vision into something GREATER! From the details to the fit, every inch was intentional. And the best part? This is ONLY the prototype!

Now that I’ve given y’all a little preview of what’s possible, I need to know One thing: Sorors, TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK ? 👀💙💛

BST DESIGN STUDIO X PROFESSOR SOS taken in Morgan State University by @bq.garrett

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5 days ago

IM GETTING MARRIED YA’LL BUT….

Experiencing joy and grief at the same time is such a strange feeling. I’m in the midst of one of the happiest moments of my life, yet I’m holding space for the pieces of me that are still processing all the things and people who will be missing.

I’m planning a wedding without my grandmother, navigating the complicated emotions of not having access to my mother, and coming to terms with the absence of my father. Three people who, in different ways, were part of the vision I had for this chapter of my life.

I’m grieving the version of the vision that won’t get to happen. The moments I thought I’d share, the memories I thought we’d create, and the traditions I imagined being passed down to me. Sometimes, you find yourself having to create traditions of your own, not because you necessarily want to, but because you have to. And there’s a particular kind of grief that comes with realizing you don’t have a choice in that.

I’m incredibly grateful for my fiancé, the love we share, and the chosen family who continue to show up for me. But I’m also learning that gratitude and grief can coexist. Being surrounded by love doesn’t mean you stop feeling the absence of the people you wish were there.

So when someone asks me how wedding planning is going, it’s not always the easiest question to answer. Because some days I’m excited, some days I’m overwhelmed, and other days I’m mourning an experience I thought I’d have.

I’m not grieving the life I’m about to begin. I’m grieving the parts of the journey I thought would look different.

And I’m giving myself permission to feel all of it without feeling obligated to make this season look or sound like the happiest time of my life every single day. by @bq.garrett

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19 days ago

These aren’t your grandmother’s pearls, but she would’ve approved.💙💛 by @bq.garrett

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19 days ago

One thing about me, I’m going to have a vision and wait until the LAST possible minute to execute it. 😂

I had MONTHS to prepare for our annual crab feast, yet somehow found myself with one hour to put this entire look together.

Denim & Pearls, but of course I had to make it SIGMA! 💙💛

A little creativity, some yellow tea roses, pearls and a reminder that apparently I work well under pressure. by @bq.garrett

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19 days ago

A room full of extraordinary Black women, and a reminder that I belong in those rooms too. 💜
Still learning to see in myself what I so effortlessly celebrate in others. Grateful to have been recognized as one of DC’s 100 Women of Excellence and to receive my flowers while I can smell them.
Thank you to the Honorable Erica Thomas-Adeyemi for curating such a beautiful celebration of Black women and our impact.

& to my Soror @thabaddestrho 💙💛

#100WomenOfExcellence #BlackWomenOfExcellence #BlackWomenInLeadership #ImposterSyndrome #GiveYourselfFlowers by @bq.garrett

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21 days ago

This moment meant more than simply being honored. It reminded me how easy it is to focus on what I haven’t done and forget everything it took to get here.

I’m learning not to shrink when my name is called or question whether I belong in the room. I’m learning to receive the flowers, sit in the moment, and be proud of myself.

Being recognized as one of the 100 Women of Excellence reminded me that my story, my service, and my impact will always be bigger than the doubt in my head.

I’m still becoming, but I am already worthy of celebrating.

A special thank you to my sister and Soror, @thebaddestrho, for including me and continuing to put my name in rooms. I don’t take it lightly, and I appreciate you more than you know.

@100womenofexcellence @mediagirlsnetwork itsericathomas @browngirlbrunchseries @btaylorexecs by @bq.garrett

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24 days ago

I’m honored to be recognized as one of the 100 Women of Excellence 2026 at the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C.

For me, this recognition is bigger than a title. It represents the work, the service, the leadership, the late nights, the lessons, and every room I’ve had the opportunity to show up in and make an impact.

I’m grateful to be seen, grateful to be celebrated, and even more grateful for the people and experiences that have helped shape me along the way.

And if you know me, you know I’m nowhere near done.

B. Garrett | 2026 Honoree
September 18, 2026 | Washington, D.C.

@100womenofexcellence
itsericathomas @mediagirlsnetwork
@browngirlbrunchseries
@btaylorexecs

#100WomenOfExcellence #WomenOfExcellence #2026Honoree #Leadership #Service by @bq.garrett

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a month ago

Y’all know I couldn’t just wear a regular jersey 💁🏽‍♀️

I knew I wanted a jersey dress for our engagement field day, so I sent @diaranicole a few inspo videos, told her what I was thinking and let her do her thing.

Now the plaid part might be my favorite because that was literally a men’s shirt I thrifted and I just KNEW it would go perfectly with the jersey.

And baby… SHE DELIVERED. 😮‍💨

The fit was fitting, the vision came together exactly how I wanted it to and I felt GOODDDDD in this dress.

Shoutout to @DiaraNicole and @denimbydn for bringing my little last-minute vision to life because y’all know I always have an idea.

10/10. No notes. 🏆 by @bq.garrett

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a month ago

Since we started dating, Shane has always met me at my car after work, helped me carry my things, and made sure I got upstairs safely. 🥹❤️

It may not seem like much to some, but to me, it’s one of those little things that reminds me just how considerate he is. It’s such a simple gesture, but it’s also one of the many ways he shows his love for me.

It’s always the little things. 🧡🩵

352 days until Mrs. James. 💍✨ by @bq.garrett

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a month ago

Still trying to find the words for how full our hearts are.

What started as an idea became a field day full of love, laughter, family, friends, good food, friendly competition and memories we’ll cherish for years.

Our “Let the James Begin” engagement celebration was more than a party. It was the kickoff to this next chapter, surrounded by the people who have loved us, supported us and shown up when it mattered most.

And when we say showed up, we mean it. Y’all prayed for us, traveled, brought food, helped set up, ran around the field, competed like scouts were watching and joined in on every bit of our foolishness.

Seeing our families and friends come together to celebrate our love meant everything to us. Somewhere along the way, Shane and I became a team, and on this day, everyone we love joined the roster.

We may not have made it through every game we planned because apparently we thought we had an entire NFL preseason to work with, but the final score was clear:

LOVE WON.

This season is about more than planning a wedding. It’s about building a life together, blending families, creating new traditions and recognizing how many people are rooting for us as we make our way toward forever.

We’ll never take that for granted.

Thank you for every hug, laugh, helping hand and ounce of love poured into our day. Thank you for celebrating us, believing in us and being part of our story.

The whistle has blown. The journey to James is underway. If this was only the kickoff, we already know the road to “I DO” will be one for the books.

One event down. Two full hearts. Forever to go.

Next stop: “I DO!”

LET THE JAMES BEGIN.

#letthejamesbegin2027 #ltjb #engagmentparty by @bq.garrett

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a month ago