This Is Me – No Apologies
So, if you’re here for polished perfection, this might not be the space for you.
Setting Fire to the Past: Forgiveness Without Reconciliation
In burning those bridges, you ignite the flames of your own empowerment — creating space for a future that reflects your true worth. You are worthy of love, respect, and peace. Let go of the past and step into your power. Need some matches? I got extra.
A Divine Journey: 251 Days of Breaking Barriers and Building Purpose
My mental health has been on a steady path to improvement. I’ve found peace, clarity, and strength in ways I hadn’t before. My relationships have deepened, and I’ve finally started cutting off the ones that were built on nothing but emptiness. Those relationships no longer serve me, and releasing them has been freeing.
The Power of Pause: Returning to the Dynamic Powerhouse Mindset
The vision of becoming a Dynamic Powerhouse is clearer now than ever before. And I know that while I’ve worked hard to craft a plan for my future, the ultimate guidance and direction are in God’s hands.
Applying Pressure for the Next Six Months
The next six months are a blank canvas, ready to be painted with bold strokes of ambition and achievement. If you’re ready to apply pressure in your own life, I’d love to hear your plans. Drop a comment or reach out through my website to share your journey.
From Conyers to San Antonio: The Journey That Changed Everything
Ashleigh Pandora Montford is HER.
When “Friends” Compete: The Silent Battle of Jealousy
Friendship is supposed to be a safe space—a sanctuary where mutual support, love, and encouragement thrive. But what happens when a “friend” starts to compete instead of celebrate? When their inner dialogue shifts from cheering you on to wondering how they can outdo you?
Jealousy within friendships isn’t always obvious. Sometimes, it’s hidden behind forced smiles, backhanded compliments, or subtle attempts to minimize your achievements. While it’s easy to feel hurt or betrayed, it’s important to understand what’s really going on: their competition isn’t with you—it’s with themselves.
Delivering Through the Storm: Why Your Hustle is Your Strength (They Really Don’t Give a Damn)
As someone who has battled chronic physical and mental health struggles for much of my life, I know firsthand how hard it can be to navigate the demands of everyday life while carrying an invisible load. There are days when simply getting out of bed feels like a victory. Yet, despite the challenges, the world around us doesn't pause, and deadlines don't extend themselves. People often aren't concerned about what you’re dealing with behind closed doors—they only see the end result. And you know what? That’s okay.
Stepping Over You.
And it wasn’t just people. Problems—small issues that felt like colossal barriers—would trip me up, leaving me stuck and questioning my direction. I allowed them to halt my progress, losing sight of the bigger picture because I was so focused on what was immediately in front of me. I saw challenges as insurmountable walls rather than stepping stones.
Reimagining Police Reform: A Call for Change, Not Defunding
As a 30-year-old Black woman from Georgia, I’ve grown up in a world where the relationship between the Black community and law enforcement has often been fraught with tension. From an early age, I knew that encounters with the police could be vastly different depending on the color of your skin. But it wasn’t until I truly immersed myself in Africana Studies, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the public administration field that I began to understand the deep, systemic roots of these tensions—and what we can do to change them.
Elevation Requires Separation
As a 30-year-old Black woman navigating life in America, I’ve come to realize that growth often comes with the need for separation. The idea that elevation requires leaving behind certain people, environments, or mindsets isn’t always talked about — but it’s real, and it’s necessary.
My Sister, The Overcomer
Cut the beat. I don’t want to hear the rhythmic beatboxing sounds drowning out the specificities of life’s master lyricist detailing the daunting and troublesome noise that seemingly drowns out the good shit. We need to take heed to factual data and make definite decisions that enhance the outcome of our lives. I am simply exhausted by the wounds created by imbeciles who could not manage to allow others complete autonomy over their own body and mind.
Do Not Ever Back Down
So, here’s my message: don’t back down. Trust yourself. Trust your voice. Walk boldly in your truth. The world needs more people who are willing to stand in their honesty. Be one of them.
Surviving 500 Days | Ashleigh Pandora's Victory
500 days. I have clawed my way through tumultuous times, dark nights, soulless moments, vindictive situations, even seasons of betrayal and turmoil. 500 days. I've shredded false accusations, dispelled lies and myths, loudly proclaimed truths, stood strong in seasons of weariness, and sank my teeth in seeking the truth at all costs.
My Open Letter to Amanda Seales
Knowing that you leveraged the havoc meant to destroy you and utilized all of it as your stepping stone only made you stronger, ignited a fire within me so many years ago. Then your interview reawakened the warrior within.
My Irrefutable Resilience in Defining My Reality | AP’s Perspective of the Intersectionality of the American Dream and Black Life
From my perspective, in order for me to define anything resembling myself - internally or externally, I had to begin to understand where I came from and who I am - and then I could begin cultivating my desires and reality. Now that I am on that lifelong journey of absolute toughness and Black life experiences, not even my version of the American Dream, but my Black Reality is so, I’m transforming into a dynamic powerhouse by any means necessary.
Start Something to Change Everything
Starting something that can change everything isn’t about reaching a final destination—it’s about embracing the journey of growth and transformation. Along the way, you’ll encounter challenges, triumphs, and surprises. But through it all, you’ll be moving closer to the life you want to create.
Fired for Asking: The Cost of Demanding Fair Wages as a Black Woman in America
While my story is deeply personal, it's part of a larger narrative that countless women, Black women in America specifically, share. We need to stand together, share our stories, and demand change. The fight for fair wages is far from over, and our voices are our most powerful tool. By coming together, we can push for the reforms needed to ensure that no woman ever has to choose between advocating for herself and keeping her job.