Hey Sis,

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Today is International Women’s Day, and I didn’t want it to pass without reaching out.

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Over the past few weeks I’ve been doing something I’ve thought about for years: Pilates teacher training.

And if I’m honest… I delayed it for a long time.

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Not because I didn’t want to do it. But because of the voices.

The voice of other people that says:

• Why would she do that?
• Doesn’t she already have a successful career?
• Shouldn’t she be spending her time climbing higher… not starting something new?
• Isn’t that a distraction?

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And then there’s the other voice.

The one inside your own head.

• Isn’t it too late for this?
• Does this even make sense for the path I’ve already built?
• What will people think if I pivot now?

For a long time… those voices won. But not anymore.

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Because the truth is this:

This is my life.

And I only get one.

I don’t need permission to change, pivot, or evolve.

And neither do you.

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You don’t need permission to try something new.

You don’t need permission to explore interests that don’t perfectly fit the version of you people already know.

You don’t need permission to follow the parts of yourself that have been quietly waiting their turn.

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You’re allowed to be successful and curious.

Established and still discovering new versions of yourself.

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So today, on International Women’s Day, consider this your permission slip:

Permission to build a life different from the one you imagined five years ago.

Permission to follow interests and hobbies that make no sense to anyone else.

Permission to grow beyond the boxes people once placed you in.

Permission to reclaim every part of yourself.

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If there’s something you’ve been wanting to try but have been delaying because you’re worried about how it will look or what people might say…

Make today the day you take one small step toward it.

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Not because it’s practical.

Just because you want to.

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And if you feel like sharing, I’d love to hear from you.

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Hit reply and tell me: What’s something you’ve been wanting to try but keep delaying?

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I read every response, and I’d love to support you as you explore it.

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And if you’re curious about how Pilates teacher training is going, let me know that too — I’d be happy to share more of that journey.

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Happy International Women’s Day.

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Chat Soon,

Nikia