𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝑾𝒆 𝑼𝒔𝒆 𝑶𝒖𝒓 𝑽𝒐𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝑼𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒕

𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝑾𝒆 𝑼𝒔𝒆 𝑶𝒖𝒓 𝑽𝒐𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝑼𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒕

Such a wonderful experience hearing Lorraine speak at the Female Founders Summit in Northampton. Instantly, she pulled me in. I knew this was a woman who spoke from the heart. Sincerely, she is a humble, gentle soul who has lived enriching, heart-wrenching experiences. From her days as a barrister to following her heart, taking the leap, and starting her own charity, The Lewis Foundation, to self-publishing her first book, Dare to Dream.

In that moment, I was struck by her brilliance and intelligence, a true reflection of the excellence that so many Black women possess but often do not receive recognition for. Her life experiences, countless challenges, and lack of support would resonate with so many Black women who dare to dream beyond the confines and conditions mapped out for them. But most importantly, her delivery on stage, the simplicity in the way she spoke, and her illustrious career as a barrister were remarkable. The courage to leave a career many see as a reflection of success and her selfless nature of wanting to bring joy back to cancer patients' lives by aiding them with simple gift packets is something so inspiring, so kind. It's exactly what this world needs.

It brought me back to my message of heART, back to Smile like a baby. Back to the reason I created Fun DANCE with Celestina & INDIA with my child by my side: to share joy with other children and parents, to bring people back to simplicity and the HAPPINESS that so evidently resides inside each and every one of us. As the tears began to run down my cheeks, I knew this humble soul was a powerhouse in the most discreet and beautiful way.

So I wrote this to say thank you, because our actions will always mean so much more than our words. Our legacy is not about being a huge Hollywood star, owning a new car, or how far you've come, but rather how aligned your heart remains with the sun.

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