“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.”
— Zig Ziglar
July is all about independence, and we’re talking about more than fireworks and freedom rhetoric. We’re talking full ownership of your life, your power, and your next bold move.
Because true success?
It’s not handed out. It’s claimed.
And in case no one’s told you lately: no one is coming to give you permission.
If you want a different outcome, you’ll have to disrupt the script, design a new strategy, and take unapologetic action.
👀 Look Around: The System Wasn’t Built for You to Win
Let’s be real. The professional world still rewards compliance, not courage.
It praises perfectionism over progress.
It tells ambitious women to “wait their turn” while less qualified voices are fast-tracked.
So, here’s the question that matters:
Are you done playing by the rules that were never made for you? Or are you ready to learn to play the game strategically?
Success doesn’t show up when you’re ready.
It shows up when you decide. When you move, claim, and act…loudly!
💥 What Taking Action Looks Like
If you’ve been waiting for certainty, approval, or a step-by-step roadmap… you’ll be waiting forever.
Here’s what real action looks like:
- Auditing your yeses. If it doesn’t align with your purpose, it’s a distraction, not a duty.
- Backing your ambition with action. Not vibes. Not intentions. Execution.
- Taking up space—unapologetically. Whether it’s the boardroom or your own business, walk in like you belong.
- Disrupting comfort zones. Growth doesn’t live where you’re cozy. It lives in the leap.
- Moving now, not later. Later is the luxury of the privileged. For DisruptHERs and DesignHERs? It’s now or never.
You already know what needs to change.
The question is: Are you ready to do something about it?
🧨 Independence Is a Decision
This July, let’s stop romanticizing independence and start practicing it.
That means owning your voice, your time, your value—and refusing to shrink so others can stay comfortable.
You don’t need more motivation.
You need a moment to say: That’s enough. I’m ready.
This is it.
🧠 The Truth, They Don’t Want You to Know
The rules? Rigged.
The system? Built to reward obedience, not brilliance.
So, let’s rewrite a few truths they’d rather everyone else ignore:
- Visibility > Performance
You can outperform the room and still be overlooked. Why? Because people promote those they see and trust. Self-advocacy isn’t bragging, it’s survival. - Narrative Control Is Power
Perception is reality! If you’re not telling your story, someone else is. And trust—they’ll get it wrong. Be your publicist, your validator, your headline. - Likeability Moves Mountains
Hate it or not, relationships move the needle. Be excellent—but don’t forget people champion those they enjoy. Be both impactful and magnetic. - Loyalty Has a Shelf Life
Let’s stop romanticizing staying power. Stay loyal to your growth, not just the institution. Because when systems don’t reciprocate loyalty, it becomes a form of self-betrayal.
🚨 Here’s the What. Let Me Show You How.
Success doesn’t belong to the chosen—it belongs to the women who choose themselves.
So, if you’re done waiting…
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▶️ Black Exit Masterclass | July 12
There are a few spots left. This one-day power session is designed for professionals who are ready to transition from employee to successful entrepreneur.
🔗 Register now at https://www.drsyleecia.com/service-page/the-black-exit
The world won’t slow down to wait for your clarity.
You don’t need more time—you need a turning point.
Success isn’t given. It’s taken. Make your move.
