The last days of my twenties have been filled with significant transitions, rekindling of friendships, healing, and nostalgia. With so many things finally aligning in my little world, I can’t help but think of the number of lessons that life has taught me in the last ten years.
In honor of my 30th birthday being less than 30 days away, I thought what better way to celebrate it with you than to share what I’ve learned along this passage to adulthood. Here are my 30 lessons learned.
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Growing up in Atlanta, I saw first hand what it meant to live in poverty. I saw it while at school and I saw it while playing outside. Believe it or not, I also witnessed poverty first hand in my own family.
Thankfully, I have never lived on the streets or never went days without food. However, I have experienced days without water, electricity, gas, etc… I lived most of my youth in government housing. I have experienced losing a home, having to live with relatives, domestic violence, accepting food and clothing donations, and going without things that most middle-class Americans unknowingly take for granted.
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This week, I’m taking a stand against generational poverty by wearing the same black dress every day to raise more than $1000 for #LBDIJLA. Why? Because Georgia is the 6th worst state for child poverty in the U.S. Help @jlatlanta to make a difference in ending this crisis by making a donation using this link: https://lbdijla.causevox.com/jchrishaun.
#WEAREJLATLANTA
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Being a social butterfly is not something that comes easily to most people. I would admit, most days I do not like talking to people. But as a professional, you have to get over that. If not, you will find yourself stuck in a position that you hate or in a career you wish you had never started.
When I started my career, I was told to "put in my time first" before going after that big title. They were right, but they failed to mention putting in time off the clock too. It took me a few years to understand that concept, but now as I take on year five of my career and recent promotion to my eighth title, I have discovered a few insights about networking. First, to grow in your career you must learn to network like a pro, inside and outside of the office. Here are four networking secrets I would recommend to anyone who is ready to take their career to the next level.
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I challenge you to be your own advocate. Even when you’re feeling beat up by life, take moments to root for you. Today, I’m doing just that by announcing to the world that I’m not perfect, but I am pretty dope. And to celebrate my dope self, turning another year older this month, I’d like to also celebrate my own #BlackGirlMagic. The things that make me, me. Hopefully, it’ll inspire you to do the same.
I have black girl magic because I am…
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Secure.
se·cure
səˈkyo͝or/
adjective
Fixed or fastened so as not to give way or be lost.
Certain to remain or continue safe and unharmed.
Feeling safe, stable, and free from fear or anxiety.
Feeling no doubts about attaining; certain to achieve.
The opposite of what I've experienced for 20 years of my life, until recently. I've finally experienced self-confidence! You may laugh, but it's an accomplishment for me. I see it this way because for years I put myself through personal hell.
Chrishaun you have to be the best.
Chrishaun you have to work hard.
Chrishaun you have to prove yourself.
Or else... you're nothing.
Yes, I was my hardest critic and I still am. The only difference between today and yesterday is that I now love myself. I am completely in love with me and it's unlike anything I've ever experience. Its given me a new sense of confidence.
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Today, I celebrate year four as a marketing professional. It has not been an easy walk, crawl, or drag to get to this point, but I am excited for this moment. Before I go on and on about the highs and lows of the marketing world, let’s time hop to fully understand my process.
It all started in 1997, when I wanted to be an actress. I loved being on stage and bringing characters to life. It was something I was good at and it taught me how to be dramatic. I learned how to cultivate creativity, improvise, and communicate conveying stories to a variety of audiences.
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I love to travel & I love adventure.
A few weeks ago I traveled to Chicago for work & play.
Although, I have traveled through Chicago a dozen times & have family there I never enjoyed it.
Ok. Ok. So, I let the rumors get to me.
“Chicago has bad crime. Chicago has bad weather. Chicago has mean people.”
These are all the rumors that I had heard from the media & rumors that were reinforced by family.
It was none of the sort.
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I gave up social media for 30 days.
It was a life changing experience.
My days were spent being in the moment.
I spent more time with friends in person.
I spent more time having conversations.
I spent more time engaged with life.
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