What part of you has served its purpose and must now be released?

We all carry parts of ourselves that once protected us, guided us, or kept us safe—but no longer serve who we’re becoming. Letting go can be one of the hardest acts of growth. Some of the most enlightened members of the community share their thoughts on this below.

Tiffany Sanders

The part of me that has served its purpose and now must be released is the version of myself that survived by shrinking. The one who dimmed her brilliance to make others comfortable. The one who overextended, overgave, and overperformed just to feel worthy of spaces she had already outgrown. Read more>>

DJ Monie

For the past few years, I’ve been known for bringing bold energy, confidence, and a little edge to every stage I’ve touched. My brand has always been about freedom. Freedom to create, to express, and to be unapologetically me. But lately, I’ve felt a shift. Read more>>

Cassandra Pitchford

I am releasing the version of myself that felt the need to stick to ‘the blueprint’ and play it safe. For a long time, I tethered my identity to my job title and gave everything to the corporate world, believing that was the only path to success. I’ve realized that mindset has served its purpose. Read more>>

Leron Gaskins

This is a great question. I would say me creating social commentary content served it’s purpose and I now have to release it. Doing this kind of content was a great way for me to build my confidence in front of a camera, gave me exposure to some great people. For example I was a guest on Malcolm Jamal Warner’s Podcast called NAH. Read more>>

LaKeisa Stewart-Rucker

I am releasing the part of me that second-guessed my value. For years, I poured into others — sometimes at the expense of my own business and boundaries — because I wanted everyone to win. But the version of me that undervalued my time, gifts, and expertise has fulfilled its purpose. Read more>>

Joyce Kabuya

Being ‘mysterious.’ I used to keep a lot to myself, not intentionally, but because I’ve always been private and never wanted validation from anyone but God, my mom, and myself. I used to celebrate my wins quietly, maybe by buying something off my wishlist or treating myself to a sweet treat. But I’ve realized I’ve accomplished incredible things that deserve to be shared. Read more>>