There's a moment that comes to all of us. A moment when the gap between who we are and who we're called to be feels impossibly wide. When the dreams we carry feel too heavy, the obstacles too high, and the voice inside whispers that maybe we should just put it all down and settle for less.

There is a profound grace in simply being here. In pausing long enough to truly feel the weight and the wonder of the present moment. Reading this feature in VoyageATL was a moment of deep reflection for me. We talked about my path—from the island breeze of Jamaica to the streets of New York, and now, my life here in Atlanta. We discussed the unique duality of my journey: spending thirty years building a corporate career while simultaneously pouring my soul into my creative l

I am absolutely buzzing to announce that I will be continuing my service as Board Chair of the Atlanta Black Theatre Festival for 2026! Looking back on my five years with this board—three of them as Chair—I’m filled with so much gratitude. We’ve navigated some wild waters together, steering this ship through a global pandemic and a shifting landscape for the arts. But you know what? We didn’t just survive; we adapted. We evolved. This organization, founded by the visionary To