I find myself asking the question, how do you stay motivated surrounded by defeating news? Nearly a year after graduating with my master's degree from Northwestern and I am still on the path to secure the future I want for myself. As each day passes the battle becomes more difficult. It is hard to stay positive when life throws your curveballs. You begin to question your decisions, your drive, your skill-set; overthinking and worry are a part of your daily routine. But it is during times like these that I seek out songs, books and people that reinforce my motivation and confidence. This week it was the new Beyonce album, Lemonade. As a proud member of the Beyhive 🐝🍋, I eagerly awaited the release of Bey's new album and listened to the full project the night it dropped. A true work of art, Lemonade touched on a wide array of emotions and the #blackgirlmagic was pouring out of every song, every visual. I was fully immersed in my emotions when the track, "Freedom", came on and I received the small gift I needed to get through this week:

"I'ma keep running, because a winner doesn't quit on themselves."   

And that's exactly what I plan to do.