Honoring the Roots: Discovering Myself Through Black Feminine Influence

As Juneteenth approaches, I’ve found myself reflecting deeply on identity, influence, confidence, and the roots that shape who we become.

Not just history in the textbook sense.
But personal history.
Cultural history.
Inherited strength.
Creative expression.
Visibility.
Resilience.
Femininity.
Voice.

And the more I grow personally and professionally through The Green Rose Experience, the more I realize how much inspiration I’ve drawn from powerful Black women whose influence extends far beyond entertainment, politics, media, or fashion.

Women like Michelle Obama, Kamala Harris, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jennifer Hudson, Keke Palmer, Porsha Williams, Megan Thee Stallion, Kelis, and Tarriona "Tank" Ball.

At first glance, many of these women appear completely different.

Different industries.
Different personalities.
Different aesthetics.
Different journeys.

Yet when I look closer, I see something deeply connected:
each woman carries her own expression of freedom.

And perhaps that’s what Juneteenth represents in so many ways.

Not only freedom legally…
but the continued journey toward freedom emotionally, creatively, spiritually, professionally, and personally.

Black Womanhood Is Not One Thing

One of the most beautiful realizations I’ve had is that Black femininity does not exist in one lane.

It can look like:

• elegance and leadership
• boldness and visibility
• creativity and individuality
• softness and strength
• intellect and humor
• professionalism and artistry
• resilience and reinvention

There is no single blueprint for what it means to be a powerful Black woman.

And that truth alone feels liberating.

For so long, many women have felt pressured to fit inside limited definitions of professionalism, beauty, confidence, femininity, leadership, or success.

But these women remind me that authenticity itself can be influence.

Learning My Roots Through Reflection

As I continue learning more about myself, I’m also learning more about the deeper roots of my own tree.

The women I admire reflect qualities that already live within me:

• creativity
• emotional intelligence
• confidence
• reinvention
• leadership
• humor
• resilience
• visibility
• self-expression

And through that reflection, I’ve gained clarity about the women I’m called to serve through this business.

Women who are evolving.
Women rediscovering themselves.
Women reclaiming confidence.
Women learning to show up visibly and intentionally again.

Not because they are trying to become celebrities —
but because they are learning to fully honor themselves.

The Real Celebration

Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom, progress, culture, resilience, and legacy.

But for me personally, it’s also a reminder that identity matters.
Representation matters.
Visibility matters.
Authenticity matters.

And every generation of Black women who chooses to walk confidently in her own truth makes it easier for the next woman to do the same.

That influence matters too.

So today, I celebrate not only history —
but the ongoing courage of Black women who continue redefining what freedom, confidence, leadership, creativity, femininity, and visibility can look like in every room they enter.

And in many ways, I’m learning that honoring my roots is also helping me grow into my future.