🌿 Rooted & Rising #08: Unexpected Support, Sacred Environments & Retiring from Worry

1. More People Are Rooting for You Than You Think

Watching Japanese natives rooting for Jamaicans like they were own countrymen reminded me of something I’d forgotten: the world isn’t as competitive and isolating as social media makes it seem. There are some people who will celebrate your wins even when they have no personal stake in your success.

As founders and creatives, it’s easy to feel siloed. Like you’re building alone. Like people are against you or waiting for you to fail. But that’s not the truth. You have way more people on your team than against you, you just might not see them yet.

The shift: Never would I have imagined that Japanese natives would wear full Jamaican regalia, buy tickets, show up and cheer their hearts out for a country 8,000 miles from their own, but here they were. Support shows up in unexpected packages from unexpected people at unexpected times. As fluffy as that sounds, it’s the truth.

Try this: This week, pay attention to the support that’s already around you that you might be overlooking. The client who always responds positively to your emails. The follower who consistently engages with your content. The family member who asks how your business is going and how they can support. Make a list of these “unexpected supporters” and thank them. You’ll be amazed how many people actually cheering you on.

With that being said, I want to take a moment to shout out Shekinah, Tyreeke and Zaadia for always being in my corner!! I appreciate you guys so much! ❤️ 

2. Environment Shapes Behavior (And You Control Your Business Environment)

This week I watched one of my cousins carry a handful of garbage for over 2 hours because he didn’t want to disrespect the pristine Japanese environment we were in. (There are notoriously no garbage cans on the streets of Tokyo). When you’re in a space that is so beautifully maintained, you naturally want to respect it. I saw my family and I becoming more careful, more intentional and more aware because the environment itself inspired better behavior.

Your business environment works the same way. The energy you create in your workspace, your content, your client interactions, your systems - all of it shapes how people (including you) show up.

When I think about the difference between business environments that feel chaotic and those that feel excellent, it comes down to intentional design. When you create systems, processes, and spaces that reflect excellence for YOU, everyone who enters wants to maintain that standard.

This hit me when I realized that the most successful client interactions I’ve had weren’t just because of my skills- they were because I’d created an environment (clear communication, organized processes, professional boundaries) that made excellence feel natural for both of us.

The shift: You’re not just building a business- you’re creating an environment. And that environment will either inspire excellence or enable mediocrity. That environment is also yours to define. For some countries not having garbage cans on the streets seems absurd - but in Japan, it inspires a sense of ownership to work collectively (native or not) to keep the environment clean!

Try this: Look at one area of your business environment (your workspace, your client onboarding process, your social media presence, your email communications). Ask yourself: “Does this environment inspire the behavior I want to see?” If not, identify one small change you can make this week to elevate the energy. Maybe it’s organizing your desk, updating your onboarding process for new clients, or establishing clearer boundaries in your communication.

3. Give Me My Watch: Retiring from Worry as a Business Strategy

Here’s what I’ve learned from this week and honestly, from this entire entrepreneurial & creative journey: worry has never once solved a problem for me. Not once. It’s only created mental chaos where there could have been mental freedom.

Every single thing I was worried about recently has worked itself out. Financial provision came through when I needed it. Travel plans fell into place. Family dynamics I was anxious about ended up being beautiful moments. The projects I was stressing over found their rhythm when I stopped trying to control every detail.

I’ve come to the conclusion that mental freedom means choosing to believe that EVERYTHING is going to work itself out. Not because I’m naive or because I don’t plan- but because worry adds literally ZERO value to the equation.

The shift: Worry isn’t preparation- it’s mental waste. Planning is preparation. Prayer is preparation. Taking action is preparation. But worry? That’s just borrowing tomorrow’s problems for today’s peace.

Try this:This week, when you catch yourself worrying about your business, ask: “Is this worry helping me solve the problem or is it just stealing my peace?” If it’s stealing your peace, redirect that mental energy toward either planning a solution or trusting God with what’s outside your control. Keep a “worry retirement log” and track how many times you choose mental freedom over mental chaos.

This is not an overnight thing. At first it will feel like straight up delusion or like you’re being irresponsible but remember, the real irresponsible thing is spending energy worrying about something that is and will always be entirely unknown to you: the future.

If this resonated and you’re tired of building in isolation, tolerating chaotic environments that only set you up for disappointment, or letting worry steal your peace, here’s how you can take action:

• Reply to this email - I read every response and often these conversations become the next week’s newsletter! Your breakthrough might be someone else’s answer.

• Forward this to someone who needs to see that more people are rooting for them than they think ✨

• Want to work directly with me? I help overwhelmed creators and founders move from isolated building to supported growth while creating business environments that naturally inspire excellence. If you’re ready to retire from worry and step into mental freedom, book time here and let’s talk!

Stay rooted in God’s love for you. Keep rising in your calling!

Here for the journey with you ✨,

P.S. - If you’re in NYC or willing to travel, join us October 30th at 6PM for the Christian Creators & Founders Mixer. Sometimes the community you need is just a room away. 👑