A Pause at the Peak: June Reflections on Growth, Grace, and Grit
I walked into June praying for clarity.
Not a lightning bolt or a loud sign—just the kind of inner clarity that lets you breathe deeper and move forward with confidence. What I didn’t expect was that this clarity would arrive not through action, but through pause.
June has already unfolded in the most humbling way. After nearly a year of studying on and off — while juggling motherhood, family life, and constant waves of imposter syndrome — I finally scheduled the exam I’d put off for so long… and I passed.
I’m officially CompTIA Security+ certified. 🥳
It was a quiet victory, but one I deeply earned. The kind that feels sacred because of what it took to get there — the inner work, the late nights, the self-doubt, the grit.
This time, I didn’t rush to the next thing.
I let the win sink in.
Clarity didn’t come in the form of a big breakthrough — it arrived in the stillness. In the moment I finally gave myself permission to pause and feel proud.
And then, the connections started coming in—without me forcing a thing.
Storytime…
One morning last week, I came across a founder’s post that completely stopped me mid-scroll.
Her story was raw and real, sharing how pain and personal loss shaped her mission to protect and empower others. So, I also allowed myself to be vulnerable and commented instinctively. I just needed her to know that her message was exactly what I needed to hear at this point in my own journey, and how thankful I was for her for sharing.
She responded with such genuine gratitude that I found myself tearing up.
It reminded me: this is what aligned visibility feels like. When we show up from the soul, people feel it.
That moment shifted something in me.
I told myself that I would stop searching for the “perfect position”… and realize that I was becoming it.
I saw myself clearly — what I’ve built, what I bring, and who I already am. And for the first time, I gave myself permission to live fully in that truth.
Because… why not?
“Sometimes the building blocks are there simply so we can look back and see how far we’ve climbed. And when there are no more steps, maybe it’s time to pause and honor what we’ve already built.”
As the founder of The Kreative Fortress,
—my goal has always been to merge design, tech, and digital wellness in a way that feels human and healing. Whether it’s through our Techquility candle line, our upcoming CyberSafe Haven membership, or creative collaborations with other women in tech, I’m building a space for people who want to feel protected and empowered.
This past month, I’ve learned to measure success not just by tasks completed, but by energy reclaimed.
I’ve learned to pause and ask myself:
What have I already built?
Who am I becoming in the process?
What feels aligned now?
So if you ever find yourself wondering whether your work matters — whether your light is even seen — let this be your reminder:
You are not behind. You are not invisible. You are in bloom.
Keep blooming, keep building, and trust that everything you’ve planted is already taking root.
Here’s to a summer of deeper roots, clearer purpose, and aligned expansion.
XO,
Kenyatta
P.S. If you're curious about upcoming launches, open to collaboration, or want to co-create something meaningful, feel free to reach out. My inbox is open — and my mission is growing, with space for more good people at the table.
P.P.S. Yes, I’m an avid The Weeknd fan. Finally saw him in concert — signing off “XO” was totally intentional. 💞🫶🏾
