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The Season I Didn't Choose

September 14, 2026

The Season I Didn't Choose Last week, I wrote about not wanting to do it all anymore.About how my definition of success is changing and how peace, time, health, marriage and family matter differently to me now.And I meant every word.But there's another part of this season that I didn't talk about.I didn't choose all of it. Some of where I am right now is because I've changed. And some of it is because life changed around me.That's harder to admit.There are places I thought I'd ...

Has Your Brand Caught Up? DMV Branding Photographer

September 8, 2026

Your Business Has Evolved—Has Your Brand Caught Up? There is a quiet kind of growth that happens in business.You become better at what you do. Your services become more refined. You understand your clients more deeply. You raise your standards, improve your systems and develop the confidence to say no to work that no longer fits.Meanwhile, your website is still introducing the version of you who created it three years ago.Your headshot is hanging on for dear life. Your service descriptions ...

I Don't Want to Do It All Anymore

September 6, 2026

There was a time when I wanted to do everything.Build the career.Grow the business.Raise great children.Be a good wife.Keep the house together.Show up for everyone.Achieve more.Earn more.Dream bigger.And if there was room left on the plate, apparently I was supposed to add something else. For a long time, being able to handle a lot felt like a badge of honor.Lately, though, I've realized something about myself:I don't want to do it all anymore.And surprisingly, I don't feel guilty saying ...

What If Marriage Isn't Supposed to Make You Happy?

August 30, 2026

As Jermaine and I close out the month celebrating 25 years of marriage, I've been thinking about something that might sound a little controversial.What if marriage isn't supposed to make you happy?Now, before anyone starts worrying about us, let me explain. I absolutely believe marriage should have happiness.We've had a lot of it.We've laughed until we couldn't breathe. We've traveled, raised four children, built businesses, celebrated victories, created traditions and shared more ...

Loving Someone While They're Growing

August 23, 2026

One of the funny things about being married for 25 years is realizing the person you married doesn't actually exist anymore.Before anyone gets concerned—Jermaine is still very much here.But 25-year-ago Jermaine?He's changed.And so have I. Twenty-five years ago, you would have had a hard time getting me into a pair of sneakers. I was a heels girl. Today? I have a sneaker collection that younger Catron would probably have some questions about.I've changed in bigger ways too.There was a ...

Choosing Curiosity Over Assumption

August 16, 2026

After 25 years of marriage, you would think Jermaine and I would know exactly what the other person is thinking by now.We don't. But sometimes we act like we do."He ignored me.""She doesn't care.""He should know why I'm upset.""She always does this."And before we've actually had a conversation, we've created an entire story in our heads about what the other person meant, why they did it, and sometimes even what they'll do next.One of the biggest lessons we've learned about communication ...

The Marriage We Thought We’d Have

August 9, 2026

Marriage Isn't Built in the Big Moments August 9, 2026This month, Jermaine and I celebrate 25 years of marriage.Twenty-five.Even writing that feels a little surreal.When we got married, I’m sure we had an idea of what our life together would look like.We would build a family. Create a home. Raise our children. Build careers. Grow old together. And somewhere in that young version of marriage, I think we assumed that if two people really loved each other, everything else would ...

The Invisible Weight Women Carry

August 2, 2026

Lately, I’ve been thinking about how much pressure women carry without ever saying it out loud.I know because I carry it too.There are days when I feel like I should be doing more in every area of my life.Being a better wife. A more present mother. A stronger businesswoman. A more attentive friend. Taking better care of myself. Keeping the house together. Managing everyone’s needs without dropping anything.And somehow looking rested while doing ...

Some Moments Are Too Important Not to Share

July 25, 2026

THE SUNDAY LETTER Every year at Color of GI's Equity in GI Conference, I look forward to one particular session.It's called The Huddle.I've been a part of it for several years now, and each year it grows into something more meaningful.What begins as a room full of men quickly becomes a safe space.A space where men of color lay down the burdens they've carried in silence.They talk about their health. Their marriages. Their families. Their fears. Their ...

Learning to Help Our Children Through Grief

July 19, 2026

T H E S U N D A Y L E T T E R If you've ever loved a dog, you know they somehow become so much more than a pet.They become part of the rhythm of your home.They greet you at the door after a long day. They quietly sit at your feet while you work. They know when something is wrong before you ever say a word. For five years, that was Kobe. A 120-pound Cane Corso with a bark that could shake the front windows and convince just about anyone to think twice before approaching our ...