The Lady L Experience

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It took an unexpected tragedy to transition my life.  That transition took me down a road of self-discovery and rediscovery.  I begin questioning everything and ultimately what I ended up discovering was a new version of myself.

 

That tragedy forced me to stop and assess.  I had just turned 36 and a huge turning point in my life.  I was on the cusp of entering the last phase of my thirties.  Preparing myself mentally that 40 was around the corner.

 

I never was the girl that sat and planned out her life by society's standards. You know the list…by this age you should be married and this age kids.  Nope, I wasn’t that girl.  I did however have certain career ambitions and dreams.  

 

Throughout my life, I extended my hand to help others along the way.  I admit my kind heart caused me to overextend at times.  I learned not everyone deserves access to your energy.  Then a sudden tragedy hit all at once when a close friend passed away untimely.

 

Honestly, their passing was the RESET I needed to assess my own foundation.  I had to take a hard look at my life from my career, friends and village.  Were they in alignment with my goals, life plans and the lifestyle I wanted for myself? Were they adding value to my happiness, joy and peace? Sadly some of the answers were NO!

 

I begin to understand why I had hit such a stalemate that season in life.  I journeyed on a much-needed break.  I needed some time to heal from the grief (the loss of a friend) and rediscover LaTonya.

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In 2012, tragedy struck. A devastating fire turned my world upside down. I lost everything.  It was in that fire that God began a different kind of work in me. While my hands were busy rebuilding the outer world, God was quietly reconstructing my inner one.

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That fire became my fuel.

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I bounced back quickly on the outside thanks to my faith, my family, and my will to move forward. Inside, something had forever changed.  I started pulling away from what no longer served me. I began letting go of people and places that felt misaligned. In the ashes, I discovered something I didn’t even know I needed....

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A hidden passion reemerged fashion that reignited my creativity.  That discovery led me all the way to New York Fashion Week. It was a defining moment. For the first time, I had something that reflected my ambition. I showed up fully and I was good at it. That season reminded me I was never meant for the small lane. I was designed to stand out, even if it meant standing alone.

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There comes a time in life when you have to put yourself  first and do what’s best for you! No matter what others may think about your choice.  If you need a break take that break.  I’ve always been a confident individual.  Especially when it comes to owning who I am and self-expression.  Throughout life, I found I was always helping others own their inner confidence to show up as themselves. I came to a point where I realized if I’m going to serve in this capacity with my time and devotion. Then it has to serve me as well.

 

I developed my brand to encourage others to put themselves first. 

While helping them rediscover themselves after setbacks, hardships, crisis moments and tragic events. Through the art of reinvention, self-discovery, style, self-expression and self-empowerment!

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So if  you're reading this and you’ve ever felt out of place or unsure for a season or feeling like you need to reconnect with yourself.  I see you! I've been you and I want you to know this: sometimes the road block isn’t there to destroy you. Sometimes it’s there to rebuild you, redirect you, and reveal the new path for you to take.​​

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It's time to step into your next chapter!

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Lady L 

Image Consultant | Brand Strategist

"Conquering Adversities with Style and Grace"