when your momma tells all your business

VOYAGE ATL INTERVIEW

So moms have a way of getting you to do stuff that you weren’t really trying to do…
even though it’s what you should do. 

​The same is true for my momma. When she heard that I was featured in VoyageATL Magazine’s Local Stories Series and that I didn't share it with anyone, she did what every good Southern mother would do: tell everybody about it herself. But since she’s tech savvy, that means she shared it and tagged me accordingly on social media.
Which led to others reposting it and celebrating me. Which felt wonderful, but honestly also kinda weird. (Like when people sing happy birthday to you and you’re like doing the Chrissy Teigan awkward smile waiting for the time to pass.)

It’s not that I wasn’t going to post it, I was just a little preoccupied with this new little person that’s come into our lives (aka Baby William). 
And then another part of me wasn’t sure exactly how to share without having it seem like I was bragging. I pride myself on being humble...which actually sounds like an oxymoron now that I think about it. 
So I guess what I’m trying to say is...
sometimes it’s hard for me to take time to celebrate the wins in life especially if I’m the center of attention. 
At times I find myself downplaying them when really I should take time to stop and bask in the fabulosity of accomplishments...no matter how big or small they are. And thank God that He’s chosen me for the moment. 
And I have a feeling that you might need to do a little bit of that too. 
So I’m taking a cue from my momma and sharing the interview with you. During our chat, I talk about how I got my inspiration for Chef Ashley Shep back in 2015. You may be surprised to find out that my story started out very similar to yours. (Hint: I didn’t always have my food life together.) Click the link to check it out. 
Oh and remember that your food life doesn’t have to end the way it starts. 
I also talk about how sometimes I can overthink things (like I mentioned above) and how I’m working on overcoming that. 
Maybe you can relate? Either way, take a little time today to celebrate a win in your life no matter how big or small it may be.