The Plan is the Plan: Finally Feeling Ready, Even in the Chaos

 

“The plan is the plan.”

My sister- friend and I say this at least four times a week, almost like a mantra. It’s our way of reminding each other that no matter what’s happening- no matter how many distractions, doubts, or detours come our way- the vision doesn’t change. The goal remains the same. And, if I’m being honest, even with the plan clear in my mind, I’ve spent years feeling like I was waiting for the right moment to execute it.

Now, for the first time, I finally feel ready.

Ready to take the ideas I’ve nurtured in my journals and turn them into something tangible. Ready to fully embody the purpose that led me to entrepreneurship in the first place: shaping and shifting narratives around Black women. Not just because we are the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs, but because I truly believe that the world is a prettier, happier place when Black women are doing what they love, when we are thriving, satisfied, and living our fullest lives in business and at home. 

But feeling ready doesn’t mean the overwhelm disappears.

There’s a misconception that once you feel “ready”, everything else falls into place. That clarity eliminates chaos. That preparation silences doubt. But here’s the truth: readiness often comes with an avalanche of other shit.

I’m stepping into this season of action while carrying:

• A brain that constantly absorbs new information, making it hard to filter what’s useful and what’s noise.
  
  
• The responsibility of raising a wildly social preteen daughter who needs me to be present in ways I’m still figuring out.
  
  
• The beautiful challenge of raising an active, non-verbal, neurospicy little boy who moves through the world in a way that forces me to rethink everything I thought I knew about motherhood.
  
  
• The complexities of surviving co-parenting—navigating the emotional, logistical, and mental gymnastics it requires.
  
  
• The pressure of keeping up with all the trendy (and often conflicting) ways to run a business, while still trying to build something that feels true to me.
  
  

And somehow, I’m still moving forward with a passion and clarity I have never experienced before. That's where Plot Against the Page comes into play.

This is more than just a workshop—it’s my first intentional attempt to foster real community with my diverse audience. Writing has always been my foundation, and now, I’m using it to create a space where stories, perspectives, and experiences can thrive. Partnering with my male client on this initiative feels like the right move, because the vision isn’t just about Black women. It’s about strengthening the collective- making it safer and more prosperous for Black women, Black men, and Black children.

I used to think readiness would feel like having less on my plate. Like things would somehow slow down and allow me the perfect window to execute my vision. But now I understand that readiness isn’t about waiting for the weight to disappear—it’s about learning how to move with it.

The plan is still the plan. The only difference is, my willingness to truly step into it.