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Dr. Margaret A. Brunson

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Being: A fierce lover of what’s possible.
Doing: Leader. Luminary. Visionary. Entrepreneur.
I lead people to & guide them through transformation.

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I published a book in 2012. I published a dissertation in 2014. Since then my public writing practice has lived mostly in blogs & social media posts. Yet, I find myself writing all the time. And I have many curiosities and wonderings and perspectives that I never share publicly.

Lately, however, the call to step into the public sphere as a writer and thought leader has become increasingly alarming; like a wake up call to purpose and action. So, I’ve been writing, what will be, my next book.

Yesterday, in a serendipitous series of events, I got to sit next to my beautiful writer friend, Pam, and experience the prolific writer, Ta-Nehisi Coates at the Hayti Heritage Center.

As if he was speaking directly to me, his words reminded me that I AM a writer & that my love for the pen, my ability to use words in the service of transformation, and my intellectual curiosity are needed in these consequential times.

I was grateful to hear him name, with clarity and resolve, his role as a writer and respectfully reject the assignment of other roles that he does not occupy. This naming is important for our work in the world and our sense of community. We must occupy our respective roles, with authority, and know that we each carry importance and necessity in the fight for our liberation and ability to actualize.

In the words of my good brother, Ajamu Dillahunt-Holloway, it was right on time!

Shout out to Tarryn, Monet, & the team at the Hayti Heritage Center, Dasan Ahanu & “the Ajamus” for a dynamic program. 🙏🏾 taken in Hayti Heritage Center/St. Joseph's Historic Foundation, Inc. by @mbisfree

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Travel is sacred to me. And traveling solo has always been one of the ways I intentionally reconnect with myself.

My solo getaway to Miami was exactly that. Four days of doing what I wanted, what I needed, and moving at the pace my soul was asking for.

There was no agenda. Only space to breathe, to listen, to rest, and to remember who I am when “I’m uninterrupted”.

The more I live, the more I recognize God’s dream for this season of my life. And it’s more beautiful than anything I could have imagined for myself.

I’m also learning that the most beautiful life isn’t one I strive to create; it’s one I trust God to reveal.

Here’s to another year of living it fully! 🥂☀️

#46 #LeoSun #SagRising #SoloTravel #IntentionalLiving taken in Miami Beach, Florida by @mbisfree

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Aging is a privilege. Not everyone gets to.

At some point in my early 40s, I decided I would not spend the rest of my life chasing youth, I’d chase vitality instead.

I decided the life I want should FEEL much better than it LOOKS.

Meaningful moments. Purpose-filled days.
Freedom over things.  Rest without guilt.
Joy that overflows.  People who feel like home.

As I make the daily decision to be present to my life, I’m settling into a flow that’s taking me exactly where I’m supposed to be.

I’m incredibly grateful for this new year of life, and for every one before it that got me here. Let’s keep the party going! ☀️♌️ 🎉

#LeoSun #SagMoon #SagRising #LifeonFire #ShineOn by @mbisfree

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2 months ago

I was born on a Thursday.

Today, on a Thursday, I published the first post for 𝙎𝙝𝙞𝙛𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝘿𝙧. 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙜𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙩.

It may just be a day on the calendar. Or it may be a reminder that life moves in cycles, always bringing us back to ourselves.

I’ve spent years helping leaders and organizations navigate transformation. These days, I’m learning that some of the most profound shifts happen within us…quietly, gradually, and often when we least expect them.

This new newsletter is a space to explore those shifts together: leadership, purpose, culture, personal growth, and the ongoing journey of becoming.

If you’re in a season of transition, evolution, or simply paying closer attention to who you’re becoming, I’d love for you to join me.

Welcome to Shift. by @mbisfree

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4 months ago

May. Life lately…

For the past few years, I’ve been untangling myself from beliefs that once held me to a certain way of life. I’ve been learning to honor my own rhythms. I’ve been creating a life that feels more aligned with who I actually am becoming.

But recently, the lessons got louder.

Perimenopause has a way of accelerating the curriculum.

Suddenly, the body that once quietly accommodated everything has opinions. Strong ones.

She’s asking for more rest.
More care.
More attention.
More space.
More flow.

This season has required a different kind of wisdom & intelligence.

What worked before may not work now.
What fit before may not fit now.
What I needed before may not be what I need now.
What I wanted before may not be what I want now.
What I once shared publicly, I now reserve for myself & an intimate few.

I’ve tapped into a sacred peace that I described 12 years ago in my dissertation as “yielded serenity”. The peace is in surrendering to what is, loosening my grip on what isn’t, and following the gentle wisdom of my spirit.

I’m meeting myself where I am & finding that God has met me there, too. by @mbisfree

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4 months ago

Our star, Zari, turned 18! I can’t believe it. My heart is overjoyed at how much of a beautiful, bright light & bold soul she is. ZB is BIG energy in a small package! 🔥

I’m more than proud to be her auntie! As she continues her journey to college & beyond, I will do all I can to make sure she continues becoming exactly who she wants to be!

#ZB #AuntMarbit #niece #Gemini by @mbisfree

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4 months ago

March. The warm up.

And I’m grateful to see another season change. by @mbisfree

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6 months ago

Shout out to the folks continuing to prioritize deep personal healing work in an extremely chaotic, unstable world. 👏🏾

That commitment is a sign that your hope is not lost. That you still believe your life matters and that there’s something better on the other side. 👏🏾

Don’t stop.
Don’t let go.
Don’t give in.
Keep walking. by @mbisfree

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8 months ago

This year marks 25 years since crossing into this beautiful sisterhood of Finer Women. I’m grateful for the blessings, lessons, and joy that this journey has given. Happy Founders’ Day to all my Sorors with a special shout out to my Original Zeta, my mama! She’s where it all began for me. 🤍💙🕊️

📸: Soror @matheny.media 🤍💙 by @mbisfree

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9 months ago

I’ll be reflecting on 2025 for quite a while.

2025 asked a lot.
And I did my best to answer with discernment.

It was a year of letting my life speak.
It reminded me that clarity doesn’t require commentary when intuition is a language my body already knows.

I set intentional goals & moved with alignment as the path unfolded.

I prayed and breathed and prayed and listened and prayed and walked.

God periodically nudged me to choose peace over proof. And I’ve seen prayers answered.

I don’t know what this year of the fire horse, 2026, holds, but with each passing year, I look in the mirror and see more and more of a grown ass woman walking in grace, led by truth, and deeply at home in a life she chose.

Happy New Year!
🔥🌙✨ by @mbisfree

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2025 felt like a real-life Venn diagram. I spent much of the year living at the intersection of the world’s chaos and profound personal success. There were days that held both immense joy and great sorrow, and I learned how to hold space for both.

This year confirmed what I’ve always known: transformation is beautifully chaotic and rarely linear. The goal isn’t to avoid the mess, but to find anchors that steady us through it.

For me, one anchor is the sacred disruption of a personal retreat. It’s how I disconnect from the noise to regain the clarity I often lose in the daily rush.

As a New Year’s gift to you, I’m sharing my personal retreat framework. I hope it helps you find your own center within the Venn diagram of life.

Click the link in my bio to read the newsletter and access the guide.

Happy New Year! 🥂 by @mbisfree

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Wherever you are and no matter what’s going on around you, I pray that you’ll experience moments, or maybe just glimpses, of hope, peace, and joy today! by @mbisfree

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