The power of showing up
Participation opens the door to possibility.
We launched our first-ever Money Talks giveaway with excitement and gratitude, a small celebration for our Money Talks family.
The turnout was quiet. Surprisingly quiet.
First came confusion — a turnout quieter than we expected. Then reflection — a pause to consider what we could have done differently. Finally, a conclusion: how often do we miss out simply because we don’t show up? Not just for giveaways, but for moments that might lift us, surprise us or remind us that we matter.
This wasn’t about bracelets or T-shirts. It was about participation, the simple act of raising your hand. For something good. Something pure. Something free!
Opportunity waits for those who show up, who pay attention and who reach for what’s already within their grasp. Each small act of participation opens the door to possibility, revealing surprises and moments that wouldn’t otherwise exist.
Next time, step through that door. See what a simple choice can do for you.
Most of the time, it’s worth it.
What legacy will you leave your children?
My mother shared a sermon last week, which is not unusual.
Rise Together
Editor’s note: The following poem was inspired by Maya Angelou’s, Weekend Glory. Its themes of connection and cultural identity deeply resonate with my own journey. In this poem, I explore the interplay of privilege and purpose, reflecting on what truly matters. I hope it inspires you to contemplate your own connectio…
Pure and Simple and sadly Stupid — failure to take advantage of good even great possibilities!
Fear, I believe, is what keeps people from taking the next step in life. From giveaways to important life decisions, we all hesitate and that brief moment of doubt is what keeps us from greatness. I hope that people soon learn that amazing things are on the other side of self doubt.