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Curator of Experiences @_bonheurstudio
CEO of @steadfast.construction
Founder of @slay.lifeaftercancer

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This is what happens when you stop letting the fear of missing out dictate your life—drop the hesitation, step into the noise, and capture the moment before it becomes a memory !
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Unscripted because I couldn’t focus on the script I prepared.
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God told me that I’ll be on stages speaking to people, inspiring them because of my story. But there’s this fear of public speaking that always chokes me up.
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So this is me working in that weakness 🤣🥹
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Let me know what you 🤔?

#faithoverfear🙏 #falloutfits #solodate by @jroachford

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2 days ago

Sunday evening at the Whitney. Rainy, solo, and exactly what I needed. 🖼️☔
Rest isn’t always sleep. Sometimes it’s just showing up for yourself.

An afternoon soaked in art. 🎨 - these were my favorite pieces ✨

📍 @whitneymuseum
👨‍🎨 Roy Litchenstein

#WhitneyMuseum #SoloDate #ResetDay #healingoutloud #nycart by @jroachford

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4 days ago

🔨 NOW HIRING: Skilled Carpenter 🔨

Steadfast Construction is growing, and we need a carpenter who takes pride in clean, precise work.

You can do:
✔️ Floor + wall tile
✔️ Framing
✔️ Kitchen cabinet installs
✔️ Painting
✔️ All interior finishing

You are:
✔️ Experienced and detail-driven
✔️ Reliable and professional
✔️ Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Steady work. Competitive pay. A certified NYC team that’s building something.

📩 DM us or email mail@steadfastconstruct.com
📞 347 2281167

#NYCJobs #CarpenterJobs #NowHiring #ConstructionJobs #SkilledTrades by @jroachford

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4 days ago

Sometimes you pray, wait, question, and wonder if God is even hearing you. Then, just like that, He uses someone else to deliver a message that speaks DIRECTLY to where you are. 🥹🙏🏽

Today, that message found me—not only in my personal life, but in my professional life, too.

And all I could say was, “Yes, God, I hear You.”

Yes, God, I’ll do better.
Yes, God, I’ll keep pushing.
Yes, God, I’ll trust Your timing.
And yes, God, I’ll do the work to become who You’re calling me to be.

Because I’m learning that it’s not just about praying for greater. It’s about preparing for greater.

The opportunities, blessings, and open doors I’m asking God for require a version of me that’s ready to walk through them.

That means obedience. It means personal growth, the right heart posture, strong systems, a solid foundation, and faithfulness—even when nothing seems to make sense.

And whew, sometimes that process is HARD! It’s uncomfortable, stressful, confusing, and downright exhausting.

But here’s what I’m beginning to understand: The waiting isn’t wasted. The confusion isn’t always a setback. Sometimes, it’s the very place where God is building you.

He’s developing the discipline, patience, wisdom, and strength you’ll need to sustain everything you’ve been praying for.

So, wherever you are in life right now, I want to encourage you: DON’T STOP. DON’T GIVE UP. DON’T CONFUSE GOD’S PREPARATION WITH HIS ABSENCE.

Keep showing up. Keep learning. Keep building. Keep fighting. And most importantly, keep your faith.

Because sometimes God isn’t withholding the blessing. He’s preparing YOU to carry it. 🌱✨

And when He speaks, may we have the courage not just to listen, but to OBEY.

💬 Have you ever heard a sermon that felt like God was speaking directly to YOU? Because today, I know He was speaking to me. 🙌🏽

#FaithOverFear #GodsTiming #PurposeDrivenLife #TrustTheProcess #healingoutloud taken in Brooklyn, New York by @jroachford

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5 days ago

There’s power in believing things will work out—even when you don’t know how or when. 🤍

Sometimes life looks like the behind-the-scenes of this photo: confusing, unfinished, and nothing like the outcome you imagined. You can’t see the full picture yet, so fear creeps in, anxiety starts asking questions, and uncertainty makes you wonder if any of it is even making sense.

But maybe that’s where faith does its best work.

Trusting when you can’t see it. Believing when you don’t understand it. Knowing that just because it doesn’t look beautiful yet doesn’t mean something beautiful isn’t being created.

The process may not make sense, but the picture is still developing. The cover photo to this reel is proof !

Keep believing. You haven’t seen the final image yet. ✨🙏🏽

If you’re in a season where nothing seems to make sense right now, drop a “I still believe” in the comments.

🤍 And send this to someone who needs the reminder that uncertainty doesn’t mean it isn’t working out.

#KeepGoing #SilentSupporters #StrangersSupportStrangers #EvolvingOutLoud #NewChapter by @jroachford

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9 days ago

The loudest applause comes from strangers… apparently familiarity comes with a mute button. 😂👏🏽
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There’s no waste at the Alter, so I’ll keep Pushing 🙏

#KeepGoing #SilentSupporters #StrangersSupportStrangers #EvolvingOutLoud #NewChapter by @jroachford

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11 days ago

Stop measuring your progress against someone else’s speed.

In business, it’s easy to look around and feel like you’re behind because someone else is growing faster, booking more, making more noise, or seemingly getting there before you.

But speed and structure are not the same thing.

While they’re moving fast, you may be building systems. Creating flow. Learning the lessons. Putting the right people in place. Strengthening your foundation so that when growth comes, you can actually sustain it.

So don’t rush your process just because someone else appears ahead.

Some people will move quickly and meet roadblocks they weren’t prepared for. Meanwhile, you’ll arrive positioned, prepared, and strong enough to keep moving when the road gets difficult.

You’re not behind. You’re building something that can hold where you’re going.

Stay focused. Stay steadfast. Your pace has purpose.

#stayfocused #businessmindset #comparisonisthethiefofjoy #entreprenuermindset #couchtalkswithbjay by @jroachford

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13 days ago

TodayI had the honor is being a celebrity softball player for the @rwjuh_hamilton Paint The Town Pink campaign to kick off Breast cancer month @trentonthunder .

Thank you @spottedfrogartstudiollc for painting my face in dedication of my friend Lucille (RIP) and my sister @jroachford who is my hero! Kicking cancer butt every time!

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#cancersucks🎗 #cancerawerness #cancerfundraiser #rwjbarnabashealth #hamiltonnj by @jroachford

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14 days ago

My current morning obsession🤎
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I Ryze at first sip, no more afternoon crashes and no more headaches

I’m so relieved to have found a solution to the fatigue that crippled my life at one point. I could get my work done, I couldn’t enjoy my days- I present in body but absent in mind and spirit.

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#ryzecoffee #mushroomcoffee #finallyliving #thrivingnotsurviving by @jroachford

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14 days ago

Some things heal you quietly.

As fall settles in, I find myself holding onto memories of warmer days a little tighter.

Dinner at Embers in Ubud was one of those moments—beautiful food, calming ambience, surrounded by nature, and hospitality that made us feel like VIPs… right down to the much-needed mosquito spray. 😂

Sometimes healing is simply slowing down, being present, and letting a beautiful moment stay with you long after it’s gone.

What’s one memory you keep returning to when you need a little warmth? Tell me in the comments—I’d love to hear yours.

📍Embers, Ubud, Bali taken in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia by @jroachford

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20 days ago

Match Point 🎾 🎾
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#usopen #girlsnightout #newyorksummer #greygoose #dobeltequila taken in Arthur Ashe Stadium by @jroachford

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a month ago

A Sunday well spent ✨

Stopped by @oil.haus in Brooklyn—a beautiful Black & woman-owned space with 50+ oils for your home, body & car, plus incense and accessories. 🖤

Good scents, good vibes & supporting local. My kind of Sunday. 🤎

#BrooklynFinds #BlackOwnedBrooklyn #WomenOwnedBusiness #SundayInBrooklyn #ShopLocal taken in Prospect Lefferts Gardens by @jroachford

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