01/09/2026
Part 1 Lessons from the Masterclass with Traci Ellis Ross ( my new BFF in my head) 🤷🏽♀️. Traci was a podcast guest show. My first time listening and watching. I’m so glad that by scrolling and seeking personal development I landed on the show! Hey there Emma ! Ok Ok Ok OK Ok … let me focus and not too long . I watched it twice… and likely will revisit it as I am living life with intention after 2025 really tested my faith deeply. I’m really starting to love my life in 2026. I no longer look for the “soft life” or “life with ease” that we all practiced in 2024 and 2025. That felt too much like a trend. What I know now is that my life must be lived on my terms based on my needs, my purpose, my destiny, and align with my values, beliefs, and what supports my nervous system and my health. (I know… a lot to unpack).
Here are notes and reflections from the Masterclass (my words -not Ms. Ellis Ross). Part 1.
1. My lifestyle will be living intentionally. PERIODT!
2. Therapy reflections: Her reflection on her therapy experience truly made me smile! We doing therapy Black women! Let’s go. Traci stated what I do with my clients all the time…language and words…pause…reframe…reflect. Is that what you really mean? It will carry you into clarity. Watch your mouth and choose your words with intention.
3. Do your work! Traci emphatically stated, “Dream big, but know that you are the one that’s going to be doing the work ; you are going to do the work to pull that up the hill.”
4. Traci reflected on the women, including her beautiful and uber-special Mum, Diana Ross, and how she witnessed their journey and the life lessons she gleaned.
5. Learn to be who you are! STOP right here! You mean to tell me that this is a real thing! It sure is. If you know me, this is also a never ending journey as I am a lifelong learner.
We will pause here to allow you to take in, reflect (go watch the podcast) , journal and reconnect with me for Part 2!
This is good stuff folks!
Be you best version of who you are, Dr Angela
Did you watch the podcast?