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Hey Mama!

So let me tell y’all how God got me together right quick through my 8 year old. Yesterday, I was sitting in bed working on content and Ollie came into the room to let me know he didn't hear me tell him to take a shower 🤣..Y’all, it’s amazing how hard of hearing children become when it's time to shower or get ready for bed, but that's not the point of this post.

After I said my peace, I said “Ollie, give me a motivational quote for my blog”. He looked at me and was like, what does motivational mean? I explained to inspire others to keep pushing forward. When I tell you, Ollie looked at me and it didn't even take him 15 seconds, he responds “Grow your mind.” When I tell you my husband and I looked at each other like well I be damn! We instantly thought he had heard it somewhere, but then I sat back and really thought about it. I am a firm believer that GOD will speak through people and definitely through your children; especially if you are hard-headed (have you met me). I have been struggling the last few weeks with personal and work and I'm not afraid to admit that in certain situations my thinking operates in fear instead of putting my trust in GOD (read that again).

Ollie’s “Grow your mind” hit home because, It was like God saying “You, still choosing fear as your way of thinking, it's time to grow your mind, Devon.” So, mama, if I can give you any advice, let's grow from the place of thinking we are at. It is so easy to slip into a negative space and stay there. Believe me, when I tell you I've been there and I had to fight my way out. If your struggling today, whether in personal, work or motherhood, I want you to take one step to GROW YOUR MIND!

Leave a comment below and let me know what step you're going to take and, hey, maybe you will help someone else in need! ❤️ by @she_devonleigh

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3 years ago

How many of you have worked a job that you hated? I don’t mean the jobs you had in high school and throughout college. I mean the jobs you took because you believed they would further your career while giving you the experience needed to build your resume? Yes, those jobs. A lot of us accept jobs that we don’t really want because we feel (key word feel) we can’t get the job we want due to inexperience and or to bring additional income into the home and, while those reasons are valid, it will not sustain your motivation, especially if it’s not something you are passionate about!

When you begin to hate your place of employment, it is easy to place your frustration on co-workers and or your employer, and while that’s the easy way out, I want you to reevaluate. At the end of the day, it was YOUR choice to accept the job. If you want to excel in your goals, then YOU have to take the steps to set them in motion. Mama, I know you’re probably wondering what does this have to do with me? Well, I’ll tell you.

As moms, we apply to jobs that we believe will work with our children’s schedule. We allow the fear of inexperience or lack of education to guide us to jobs we otherwise wouldn’t want (not all moms). I was a stay-at-home mom for years, so believe me, I get it. I worked on my education and when I graduated I applied for paralegal positions but it was always “You don’t have the experience, I’m sorry.” Education isn’t always the foot in the door you need. When I tell you I allowed the word NO to crush me, I did and ran with it. I figured I'd just wait until the kids got older and, instead of finding places to intern, or reach out to firms to see if they would be willing to allow me to train under a paralegal. I gave up. While paralegal is only a stepping stone to my ultimate goal, I finally got a yes. It was 9 years later but a Motha F’n yes! These last two years haven’t been easy and I do struggle at times, but mama, I finally took the steps to set my goals in motion and guess what YOU can too! Don’t let opposition guide you! You deserve to live YOUR dreams! Take that step and run and don’t stop until you’ve reached it!

I’m rooting for you mama! ❤️ by @she_devonleigh

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3 years ago

Hey Mama,

Let’s talk about it for a second…..Obstacles.

I think we can all relate to encountering obstacles, but how do you handle them? For the longest, I let obstacles define my next move, and when I say next move I don’t mean me figuring out a new way to accomplish a goal. I would let an obstacle defeat me instead of applying a mindset that would help me walk through it. As a mom, I believe it can be easier to get discouraged over an obstacle because nine times out of ten we already took the risk and stepped outside of society’s norm. And when I say norm I mean the pressure of being a stay-at-home mother, wife or homemaker. Society has created a narrative that you can’t have it all without sacrificing one to the other.

I believe one does not define the other. You can be an amazing mother, wife, or homemaker while working on your dreams and goals. The obstacles we encounter are not there to discourage you but to help prepare you for your future. A detour is not always the end all be all, it may just be what was needed to take you to the next level. Unfortunately, there is no magical equation to have it all. However, what I can say is-the definition of having it all is YOUR definition of “Having it all”, not society, not social media or non-factors in your life. The obstacles in your journey are needed! You may not see it now, but you will! Remember your testimony can become someone else’s guide throughout their journey!

So mama, if you’ve hit an obstacle, don’t throw in the towel! I want you to reevaluate and find a way to walk through it. You never know what’s on the other side, but what I do know is it will be a lesson learned and something you will look back on and say, “I made it through that shit!"

XOXO,

Devon ✨ by @she_devonleigh

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3 years ago

I finally got to see Kehlani live. If you know me, you know how much I love her! Definitely a night I’ll never forget. The vocals, the energy, the feeling…Definitely a night I’ll never forget. @kehlani by @she_devonleigh

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2 days ago

If you know me, then you know I’ve always loved to express myself through writing. I recently came across some of my old poetry, and whew… the emotions were still sitting right there on the page.

Life will teach you so many lessons, and you’ll meet versions of yourself who had to overcome things you never thought you could. Whether you’ve been there or you’re going through it now, give grace to the version of you that was or is still learning the difference between loving someone and losing yourself.

Love with Thorns 🌹

Who’s ever been in love and convinced themselves that the pain was just part of it?

#love #fyp #lifequotes #poetry by @she_devonleigh

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16 days ago

No matter how messy life gets, adjust your crown, protect your peace, keep showing up for yourself, and remember: you’ve made it through every hard chapter so far.

You’re still THAT girl. The one with dreams, confidence, softness, fire, and a whole life outside of just surviving.

✨Continue being the amazing mama, friend, sister, wife that I know you are! ✨

#mom #fyp #motivation by @she_devonleigh

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18 days ago

Baby, when I tell you this man is so damn talented….I am so glad I got to see him live. @masego This show was everything and more! by @she_devonleigh

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a month ago

Hey Mama!

This month we’re choosing to believe in ourselves. No more doubting the progress you’re making or the dreams you’re working towards.

I’m rooting for you every step of the way. You’ve got this! ✨

#fyp #mom #momblog #believe #explore by @she_devonleigh

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7 months ago

Mama I know there are days when life feels heavy but this is your reminder to let it go, you don’t have to hold it all in; sometimes strength is releasing what you’ve been carrying quietly. It’s okay to not be in control of everything sometimes your attempt to control everything only holds you back.

#fyp #mom #momlife #momblog #explore by @she_devonleigh

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8 months ago

These kids….🙄🫠

#fyp #mom #momblog #explore by @she_devonleigh

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8 months ago

Treat yourself mama!

#fyp #mom #momblog #momlife #foryou by @she_devonleigh

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8 months ago

Mama, friendly reminder you are not a to-do list. You are valuable because you exist not because you checked every box today.

Your worth/value is not tied to how much you get done whether that’s at home, in parenting, in relationships, or at work. You’re valuable because of who you are!

#fyp #mom #momlife #explore by @she_devonleigh

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