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I took something heavy into therapy today.

For years, I've said my health journey wasn't just about food. Today, I finally began to understand why.

When my father died, I was just 9 years old. I remember being one of the first people to learn he was gone. While everyone else was grieving, I slipped into helper mode. I didn't stop to ask what I needed. I didn't know how. I just learned to keep going.

Looking back, I realized that's when my relationship with food changed.

I've always loved food. I love cooking. I love nourishing people. I love gathering around a table. Food was never the enemy.

But during the most traumatic seasons of my life, food became something else.

It became comfort.

It became consistency when everything else felt uncertain.

As I walked through my life with my therapist, a pattern emerged. Every significant season of emotional eating followed a season of deep loss, toxic stress, betrayal, injustice, or heartbreak. Losing my father. Toxic work environments. Financial setbacks. Family struggles. Times when I felt unheard, unappreciated, or emotionally overwhelmed.

My therapist said something that stopped me in my tracks.

She called it a search for consistency.

When life became chaotic, food was the one thing that never left.

For the first time, I realized I wasn't simply lacking willpower. I was trying to regulate a nervous system that had been carrying unprocessed grief and chronic stress for decades.

That realization changed everything.

Last year, after losing more than 100 pounds, I hit an emotional wall. A series of painful events knocked me off course, and before I knew it, I had regained nearly 40 pounds.

But I refused to stay there.

I got back to work, recommitted to my health, and I've since lost all but 10 of those pounds.

What many people don't see is how much work that required.

For some people, maintaining a healthy weight comes naturally.

For others, it's a full-time job.

It's thinking about every meal before you eat it. Measuring portions. Reading labels. Tracking protein, fiber, and calories. Learning what foods work for your body and which ones don't. Planning workouts. Building muscle. Fighting plateaus. Adjusting when your body changes. Paying attention to hormones, stress, sleep, inflammation, medications, and everything else that can affect your progress.

You don't clock out from it.

You wake up thinking about it, and you go to bed thinking about it.

Every.

Single.

Day.

That's why I've learned to have so much compassion for people on this journey.

People often ask, "Why don't they just eat less?" Or they assume weight-loss surgery or GLP-1 medications are somehow an easy way out.

They're not.

When someone reaches the point of considering surgery or medication, chances are they've already fought battles most people never see. Years of trying. Years of failing. Years of starting over. Years of carrying shame that was never theirs to carry.

I understand that struggle.

Our bodies are incredibly complex. Trauma, hormones, chronic stress, menopause, medications, sleep, our environment, ultra-processed foods, learned behaviors from childhood, and even the body's natural tendency to defend its weight can all make this journey far more difficult than people realize.

Knowledge is powerful, but compassion is just as important.

Today reminded me that this isn't a weight-loss journey.

It's a healing journey.

Every healthy meal I choose isn't punishment. It's self-respect.

Every workout isn't about shrinking my body. It's about strengthening my future.

Every therapy session brings me one step closer to breaking patterns that began long before I ever stepped on a scale.

And here's something else I've learned.

Healing doesn't mean never enjoying the foods you love.

It means learning balance.

It means enjoying birthday cake with your family without shame.

It means making healthier swaps when you can.

It means choosing consistency over perfection.

It means giving yourself grace while continuing to move forward.

If you're on your own health journey, please don't quit.

You are not weak.

You are not lazy.

You are not a failure.

And you are certainly not alone.

If you're willing, I'd love for you to share something you've learned on your own health journey. It might be a breakthrough, a struggle you're working through, a healthy swap you love, or simply one piece of encouragement for someone who's trying to take their life back.

Your story may be exactly what someone else needs to hear today.

Let's remind each other that healing is possible, one choice, one meal, one workout, and one day at a time. ❤️

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If you've ever told yourself, "I'm too old," "I'm too out of shape," "My knees hurt," "I can't afford a gym membership," or "I don't know where to start," this post is for you. 💛

These are my FAVORITE YouTube fitness coaches, and they have literally helped change my life.

Through their free workouts, I have:

✨ Lost over 100 pounds
✨ Reduced my blood pressure
✨ Reversed my prediabetes
✨ Increased my mobility and flexibility
✨ Built strength I didn't know I had
✨ Improved my balance and endurance
✨ And perhaps most importantly, regained confidence in my body.

What I love most is that these coaches have met me at EVERY stage of my journey.

When I could barely walk because of knee pain, there were chair workouts and beginner workouts.

When I needed low-impact cardio, they were there.

When I wanted to build strength, there were dumbbell workouts.

When I wanted to dance, sweat, sculpt, stretch, or just move my body with joy, they were there too.

And they are STILL my go-to coaches today.

At 50 years old, I am still working toward new fitness goals. I'm still getting stronger. Still building muscle. Still improving my mobility. Still showing up for myself.

And that's the message I want every woman to hear:

It is not too late.

You don't have to start where someone else is.

You don't have to join a gym.

You don't have to spend hundreds of dollars.

You just have to start.

These workouts are FREE.
They're available 24/7.
And there is something for every fitness level—from bed workouts and chair workouts to strength training, Pilates, dance cardio, walking workouts, and more.

So whether you're 40, 50, 60, or beyond...

Whether you're starting over or starting for the first time...

Please don't give up on your health.

Your future self is waiting on the decisions you make today.

And if I can lose over 100 pounds and transform my health one workout at a time...

Sis, I believe you can too. 💪🏾💛

Now tell me...

Who are YOUR favorite fitness coaches? And if you're just getting started, which one are you excited to try first?

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🚨 Major Student Loan Changes Begin July 1, 2026 🚨
If you have federal student loans—or if you have a child in college, planning to attend college, or considering graduate school—these changes could impact your financial future.

More than 42 million Americans have federal student loan debt, and millions of borrowers will be affected by the changes taking effect this summer.

Approximately 7 million borrowers enrolled in the SAVE repayment plan will need to transition to a new repayment option, while more than 8.8 million borrowers in default or delinquency could face renewed collection activity, including wage garnishment and tax refund offsets.

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What Changes July 1, 2026?
✅ The SAVE Repayment Plan is ending.
✅ Borrowers in SAVE will need to select a new repayment plan when notified.
✅ New federal student loan borrowers will have fewer repayment options.
✅ Parent PLUS loans will have new borrowing limits.
✅ New Grad PLUS loans are being eliminated, making graduate and professional school more difficult to finance.
✅ A new Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) becomes the primary income-based option for future borrowers.

Why This Matters
These changes don't just affect current borrowers.

They also affect:
🎓 High school seniors preparing for college
🎓 Current college students
🎓 Parents helping children finance higher education
🎓 Graduate students pursuing MBAs, law degrees, medical degrees, counseling programs, social work, nursing, and other advanced credentials
🎓 Adults considering returning to school for career advancement

Many families have built their college funding plans around loan programs that will soon be limited or unavailable.

Understanding these changes now could help students and parents avoid unexpected funding gaps later.

What You Should Do Right Now
✔️ Log in to your student loan account and verify your repayment plan.
✔️ Watch for notices from your loan servicer if you're enrolled in SAVE.
✔️ If you have children planning to attend college, review the new Parent PLUS and graduate loan limits before making enrollment decisions.
✔️ Don't wait until graduation to understand how student loans will affect your financial future.

The rules of the game are changing. The families who understand the changes early will be in a much better position to make smart financial decisions.

#StudentLoans #CollegePlanning #FinancialLiteracy #StudentDebt #CollegeFunding #FinancialFreedom #ShesBankable

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🚨 Affordable Housing Professionals: Opportunity Alert!

Today I'm sharing an amazing opportunity for my affordable housing professionals.

A former podcast guest and respected leader in the affordable housing industry is growing her company and looking for experienced Affordable Housing Compliance Consultants.

If you've worked with HUD programs, LIHTC compliance, HOTMA, EIV reviews, affordable housing audits, or housing program administration, this may be worth exploring.

I always enjoy highlighting opportunities that help professionals grow while making a difference in their communities. Affordable housing remains one of the most important sectors in our country, and skilled professionals are needed now more than ever.

Tag someone who should see this or share it with your network!

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May 11, 2016 changed my life forever.
That was the day I lost my mother.

But what I didn’t understand then…
was that I wasn’t just grieving her.

I was stepping into her place.
When the matriarch of a family passes, everything shifts.

Not just emotionally, but structurally.
Someone has to lead.
Someone has to decide.
Someone has to manage what’s left behind.

And in my family… that someone was me.
I didn’t ask for it.

But I carried it anyway.

What I didn’t know was how long that responsibility would last…
or how much it would cost me.

Because grief didn’t come alone.
It came with pressure.
Responsibility.
Silence.
Expectations.

And years of carrying what should have been shared.

I thought family would come together.
I thought I would have help.

I was wrong.

And somewhere along the way…
I lost myself.

So as we approach the 10-year anniversary of my mother’s passing, I want to share the lessons I learned; the ones nobody talks about, but every family needs.

Lessons from the Death of a Beloved Matriarch
1. Don’t lose yourself trying to hold your family together.
You can love your family deeply and still choose yourself.
If you don’t protect your health, your peace, and your purpose—you will pay for it later.

2. When the matriarch passes, the family structure changes.
Families don’t stay strong by default.
If no one is intentional about staying connected, communicating, and working together—things will fall apart.

3. One person should not carry the entire family.
If everything depends on one person, that’s not family. That's an imbalance.
Shared responsibility has to be agreed upon early, or one person will end up overwhelmed.

4. Women are often expected to carry it all and that expectation is dangerous.
In most families, when there is illness, death, or crisis…
the responsibility quietly falls on a woman.
Caregiving.
Decision-making.
Emotional support.
Managing the estate.
Holding the family together.
Not because she was chosen.
But because she’s expected to “handle it.”
And the truth is—
this role is heavy, relentless, and often thankless.
It’s not just tasks.
It’s emotional labor.
Mental strain.
Financial sacrifice.
And in many cases… personal loss.
Women are expected to show up without complaint,
figure it out without guidance,
and carry it without support.
That is not sustainable.
And it is not fair.

5. Men must step up emotionally, financially, and operationally.
Support is not optional.
It is required.
If a woman in your family is carrying the weight of caregiving, estate management, or holding things together—
you don’t sit back and observe.
You step in.
That means:
Asking: What needs to be done?
Taking ownership of responsibilities without being told
Contributing financially where required
Showing up to meetings, court, appointments prepared
Checking in on the person carrying the load, not just the situation
Even if you don’t fully understand the role,
you can still support the person in it.
Because what breaks people is not just the responsibility—
it’s carrying it alone.

6. You may not receive the support you expect—even from family.
This is a hard truth, but accepting it early can save you years of pain.
Not everyone will show up the way you would.

7. Silence damages families.
If no one talks about grief, expectations, responsibilities, or legacy
distance and misunderstanding grow.

8. Not everyone will value legacy the way you do.
Some people will delay decisions, avoid responsibility, or disengage.
Don’t stay stuck waiting for alignment—create clarity early.

9. Set boundaries even if it costs you relationships.
Being misunderstood is painful.
But losing yourself is worse.

Preparation & Planning (What to Do Before It’s Too Late)
10. Have the hard conversations now while you still can.
Don’t wait until a crisis forces decisions.
Start simple:
Ask your parents what they want
Talk about end-of-life wishes
Identify who will handle what
It may feel uncomfortable, but avoiding it creates confusion later.

11. A will is not enough—update it and communicate it.
A document sitting somewhere helps no one.
Make sure:
It reflects current wishes
Key people know it exists
Someone knows where to find it
Clarity prevents conflict.

12. Establish a trust when possible.
Trusts help avoid probate, reduce delays, and provide structure.
If there are assets, property, or multiple beneficiaries—this matters.

13. Hire an attorney early.
Don’t try to figure this out in the middle of grief.
An attorney helps:
Interpret legal responsibilities
Protect your rights
Prevent costly mistakes
Guide decisions objectively
This is not something you should navigate alone.

14. Clearly define roles, responsibilities, and expectations.
Don’t assume people will “just help.”
Put it in writing:
Who is responsible for what
Who is making decisions
Who is contributing financially
Clarity reduces resentment.

15. If inheriting property, treat it like a business partnership.
Because that’s exactly what it is.
Create a legal agreement that outlines:
Financial contributions
Maintenance responsibilities
Decision-making authority
Exit options
Without this, conflict is almost guaranteed.

16. Require early decisions—opt in or opt out.
People cannot stay passive and still benefit.
If someone doesn’t want responsibility,
they should make that decision early, not delay progress for everyone else.

17. Plan financially for what ownership actually requires.
Repairs.
Taxes.
Insurance.
Unexpected issues.
Assume something will go wrong and prepare for it.

18. Fiduciaries should be compensated.
Managing an estate is real work.
Time-consuming. Complex. Stressful.
This role should be respected and paid.

Healing & Support
19. Therapy is essential for individuals and families.
Grief doesn’t just affect emotionst changes relationships, behavior, and dynamics.
Professional support helps you navigate what you don’t yet understand.

20. Find community—don’t carry this alone.
If your family cannot support you, find people who can.
A trusted circle, a support group, or even one safe person
can make the difference between coping… and breaking.

Health & Perspective
21. Carrying everything alone will break you.
Your body will feel it.
Your mind will feel it.
Your spirit will feel it.
Don’t wait until your health forces you to stop.

22. Your life and well-being matter too.
You are not here to sacrifice your entire existence for others.

23. Release what you thought it would be. Accept what it is.
Holding on to expectations will keep you stuck in pain.

24. Honor your loved one, but don’t destroy yourself in the process.

Today, I honor my mother.
Not just for who she was…
but for everything I now understand she carried.
And I honor the woman I had to become after losing her.
Stronger.
Wiser.
Healing.
And finally learning… to choose myself too.

If you’re reading this, don’t ignore it.
Have the conversations.
Make the plans.
Get the support.
And most importantly…

Don’t lose yourself trying to save everyone else.

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Today, I had one of those conversations that stays with you.

I was leaving my last appointment of the day, headed home, when I got picked up by a young woman driving the most pinked-out car I’ve ever seen. Pink seats. Pink accents. Pink energy. Naturally, I complimented her on it.

Then, almost out of nowhere, she asked me:

“So… what is voting really about?”

At first, I thought I heard her wrong.

But she was serious.

She’s 26 years old, studying theater and dance at Cleveland State University, full of dreams about Broadway, performing, and building a beautiful future for herself. Intelligent. Ambitious. Confident.

But she admitted something important: She didn’t fully understand the voting process.

She wasn’t even sure if she was registered.

And honestly? That conversation opened my eyes all over again to how much education is still needed around civic engagement and the electoral process.

We talked about the difference between the primary election and the general election coming in November. We talked about why our voices matter. Why participation matters. Why we cannot afford to completely sit out the process and then wonder why decisions are being made for us instead of by us.

I told her the first place I always start is with the Board of Elections website. Ironically, she lives within walking distance of it.

But beyond voting, we talked about dreams.

She shared her hopes of performing on Broadway someday and an upcoming audition she has. I shared my dream of taking a Broadway trip to New York one day and soaking in the magic of the theater district.

And as we talked, I found myself so inspired by her confidence at such a young age. Not only confident enough to dream big, but humble enough to ask questions. Brave enough to seek understanding from a complete stranger.

By the end of the ride, I realized something:

Every interaction is an assignment.

People do not cross our paths by accident.

Every conversation is an opportunity to speak life into someone, encourage them, educate them, uplift them, and remind them that their voice matters and their dreams are possible.

So today, I’m grateful for the young woman in the pink car.

I pray blessings over her audition, her future, and her purpose.

And I hope this reminds someone else to never underestimate the power of a simple conversation. Sometimes the smallest interactions leave the biggest impact.

Be a vessel. Speak life. Encourage people. You never know what seeds you’re planting.

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Friday, I spent the day sitting beside a friend… not just as an entrepreneur, but as a witness to legacy in motion.

She built something many people only talk about.

Twenty years ago, she had a vision and she didn’t just write it down, she walked it out. Brick by brick. Decision by decision. Faith step after faith step.

And now?

She’s standing in a place most people don’t prepare for.

Not the beginning.
Not the breakthrough.
But the transition.

The moment where what you built is still working…

but something in your soul is quietly whispering, “There’s more.”

We talked in between meetings, in between moments of pressure and responsibility, in between the weight she carries as a leader responsible for people, purpose, and provision.

And somewhere in that conversation, we both recognized something:

Being a kingdom-centered entrepreneur is not just about building.
It’s about obedience.

It’s about being willing to start…
and also being willing to release.

Because nobody really talks about this part.

The part where you’ve been faithful.
The part where you’ve done the work.
The part where everything on the outside says “keep going”…

But on the inside, you feel the shift.
And that shift?

It doesn’t always come with clear instructions.

Sometimes it feels like a wilderness.
Where what used to work… doesn’t.
Where who you used to be… no longer fits.
Where the door behind you has closed… but the one ahead of you hasn’t opened yet.

And let me be honest, because we don’t say this enough in faith spaces:
Even when you’re close to God… it’s still hard.

It’s still uncomfortable.
It’s still uncertain.
It still stretches you in ways that will make you question everything you thought you knew about yourself.

I’ve been in that place.

Where you’re doing what you believe God called you to do… and then suddenly, everything slows down, breaks down, or just stops making sense.

Where you feel pulled out of one season… but not yet planted in the next.

Where healing becomes the assignment.
Where stillness becomes the instruction.
Where God sits you down—not to punish you, but to prepare you.

And nobody tells you that preparation can take years.
Not weeks.
Not months.
Years.

But here’s what I’m learning…
This is part of the process of being a kingdom builder.

We are not just called to create businesses.
We are called to carry assignments.
And assignments change.

What you were called to build in one season may not be what you’re called to carry forever.

Sometimes the most obedient thing you can do…

is let go.
is pivot.
is pause.
is heal.
is trust God in the silence.

We also talked about something else that doesn’t get enough attention…

You need community in these seasons.
Not surface-level connections.

Not people who only understand your wins.
But people who understand the weight of purpose.

People who can sit in the tension with you.
People who remind you that you’re not crazy… you’re being stretched.

Because this journey?

It’s beautiful… but it’s not easy.

So if you’re in a season where things feel unclear…

where you’re questioning what’s next…
where you feel like you don’t fit where you are anymore…

You’re not lost.

You’re being transitioned.

Draw closer to the Creator.
Even when it’s hard.
Especially when it’s hard.

Because clarity doesn’t always come immediately…

but alignment always comes through proximity.

And sometimes the pause you’re resisting…
is the preparation you’ve been praying for.

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Oh my God… I made it to the TOP 10 👏

And I’m not going to lie… I worked for this.

Thank you to everyone who has voted, shared, texted, reposted, and supported me. Every single action helped get me here 💛

But this is where it gets real.

The next round is Top 5, and I need a strong push to get there.

This is about expanding the work I’ve committed my life to, helping entrepreneurs become bankable, access capital, secure contracts, and build real wealth for their families and communities.

We’re close. But we’re not done.

You can vote once a day. It takes seconds, but it makes a real difference:

👉 entrepreneurofimpact.org/2026/shante-roddy

If you’ve ever supported me, learned from me, or believe in this mission, I need you in this final push.

Let’s go from Top 10 to Top 5 to Number 1 🏆

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