BRANDY M. MORGAN FEATURED AUTHOR

Soulful Self Care: A Journey of Healing Through Journaling

Brandy M Morgan is an author with a heart for helping others Her first solo project, Soulful Self Care, is making a big splash along the Mississippi Gulf Coast and beyond after its release this summer More than just another selfhelp journal, Brandy's work is filled with prompts to help you soul search, information that will enrich your life, helpful hints that allow you to really connect with yourself and grow

We sat down with this agent of change recently, and talked about her book, her work as a life coach and advocacy coach, and we learned about the things that motivate her, inspire here, and keep

Her Moving Forward

We learned that she values family, tradition, and helping others truly understand their heritage and healing

For more information about her work or to reach out to Brandy, she invites you to connect with her at her website: www themorganlegacygroup com

The following is our interview with this most impassioned advocate:

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT THE WORK YOU DO?

I truly enjoy being a part of something that is greater than myself that brings about positive lasting change within my clients and my community

WHAT WAS THE INSPIRATION FOR YOUR BOOK?

With all the many trials and tribulations that I have faced over the past six years, I somewhere in the midst of it all lost myself I didn't feel like I knew who I was anymore, and I was falling into a battle with depression, and severe anxiety I needed to stop focusing on my outer world and instead focus on doing the inner work to heal my past traumas

Through my journey of healing, I used several tools to help me establish a healthy, mindful, and easy-to-follow self-care routine that encompassed multiple healing modalities. Then I added a cultural spin to it and started to notice how quickly my healing process began to move forward.

It wasn't until I lost my father in April 2022 that I started to get messages from my ancestors to share my knowledge and help others find strength through their healing journeys, so in October 2022, I took the leap and decided to officially write my guided self-care journal titled; Soulful Self-Care: A Journey of Healing Through Journaling Every single tool that I share in my journal are tools that I personally used throughout my own healing process, and still use to this day! These practices helped me through some of the most difficult times in my life, and they helped me establish a mindset of positivity, growth, and inner peace

If my journal helps even one person establish a healthy inner relationship with themselves then it makes all my work that much more special.

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE YOUR PROFESSION?

I want to be the support for others that I didn't have (and needed) when I was experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, and many other personal issues Helping people grow into their purpose and take actionable steps toward their dream life is my form of success I am working to build a legacy that my children can be proud of A legacy that will last long after I have left this life and joined my ancestors in the next

WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST UNEXPECTED BLESSING OR PART OF THE WORK YOU DO?

The most unexpected blessing that I have received throughout my journey is the acceptance of so many wonderful women business owners throughout the Mississippi Gulf Coast When I left California, I left all of my networking connections, friends, and family These were all associations that took years for me to establish while working in my local community Being accepted in my new community in such a short time has shown me the true meaning of Southern Hospitality, and I am honored to be accepted as a professional businesswoman of color on the Gulf Coast.

WHAT MOTIVATES YOU?

My biggest motivation is my children

They are my "why" in this world of uncertainty As a young single mother, it was a struggle to raise them on my own, but their love pushed me to work harder and smarter toward achieving my goals

I want to be someone that they look up to, are proud of, and someone they can learn from. I wasn't able to provide them the life that I thought they deserved as little ones, so now I work even harder to ensure that I am able to support their goals & dreams as they start to grow into adulthood.

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST CHALLENGE IN THE WORK YOU DO?

My biggest challenge has been my fear of vulnerability It takes a lot of guts to share your personal life story with others for the fear of judgement always seems to creep its way into our minds So, stepping out of my comfort zone and sharing my challenges publicly has been the biggest hurdle that I've had to cross, but what doesn't kill you makes you stronger and there are people out in the world struggling with the same issues as I did, and by sharing my story I am giving them space to share theirs as well.

SHARE A LITTLE ABOUT HOW YOU MANAGE OR WORK TO OVERCOME OBSTACLES.

Every day as an entrepreneur is its own challenge, and some are easier to manage than others The goal for me is not to get too consumed by the potentially negative situations and focus on the preventative measures that I can take whenever possible. Every challenge presents an opportunity for growth. So, learning how to give myself grace during operational challenges has been the most difficult obstacle to overcome. For the most part, I always keep a notebook by my side so that I can create a Ta-Da list, write down inspirations as they come, and take notes whenever needed. Physically writing down information and repeating it to myself helps me retain important information, as well as track my daily progress with ease It's a bit old-fashioned but it helps!

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR GREATEST SUCCESS AT WORK?

My greatest success at work has been ME I am finally at a point in my professional life where I recognize my value and what I bring to the table I no longer feel comfortable shying away in the background I have accepted my inner greatness, and am no longer afraid to let my light shine By doing so, I create a safe space for my clients to do the same It took a lot for me to get to where I am today Six years ago, I was homeless with my son, and now I am a homeowner and entrepreneur And, to me, that's what success looks like

HOW DO YOU SUPPORT YOUR CUSTOMERS OR CLIENTS? WHAT'S MOST IMPORTANT TO YOU?

Building a trusting relationship with my clients is my number one concern I want them to feel seen, heard, and appreciated throughout the entire coaching and/or consulting process Each session is tailored to their specific goals and needs First, we start off with confidence-building exercises because success starts from maintaining a healthy mindset Then we start focusing on creating actionable steps toward their personal & career goals.

WHO (OR WHAT) INSPIRES YOU?

Honoring my ancestors and paying homage to those who came before me is a big part of my inspiration It reminds me of how hard they fought for my rights as a woman and as a woman of color. Most of my ancestors didn't have rights and were seen as property instead of as people with lives of value & purpose. To be the one to break generational curses and step into my personal power is the grandest inspiration of all. It is an honor to represent my ancestors through my actions.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU SHARE WITH ANYONE WHO IS CONSIDERING ENTERING YOUR CAREER FIELD?

Life coaching was never really a career that I thought about going into, at first Instead, I was called to it by the universal energies that be My life experiences (though daunting) have allowed me to gain a variety of tips & tools that have helped me grow both personally and professionally.

My advice is this, if you have experienced pain, and have used that pain to fuel your passion then Life Coaching is the path for you! It is one of the most rewarding roles I have ever worked in, and I get to help people take actionable steps toward the life of their dreams. It doesn't get any better than that.