Charmaine Sheen

Here’s a question worth sitting with: Do I accept and play the hand I am given, or do I fold and leave the table when I see it’s not what I expected? At first glance you might think, well, that depends . And yes, sometimes it does. But often, this question has less to do with the hand itself and more to do with how we respond when life doesn’t deal us what we hoped for. Let’s unpack it.   What Does It Mean to Fold and Leave? To fold and leave is not always a big, dramatic escape; it can be...

The concept of “finding your voice” is often spoken about, yet rarely explained in a way that feels achievable. It is commonly associated with confidence, assertiveness or speaking up in big moments. However, for many of us, finding your voice is not about learning how to speak louder, it is about learning how to be more honest with yourself. In everyday life, and especially in the working world, many of us learn early on that it is easier to stay quiet. We learn to adapt, to keep the peace,...

A new year arrives and with it comes the familiar pressure to reinvent yourself . New goals. New habits. A better, more polished version of who you’re supposed to be. But what if 2026 isn’t about becoming someone new? What if it’s about finally owning who you already are? What It Means to Own Your Story Owning your story doesn’t mean loving every chapter. Some parts are painful. Some are messy. Some still hurt when you think about them. Owning your story means: Acknowledging what shaped you...