Never let anyone rush the chapters in YOUR story. I’ve been shown time & time again that God’s timing is best, and even if people have opinions on your timeline, that’s none of your concern. In a world that constantly bombards us with success stories, highlight reels, and milestones achieved by others, it’s easy to … More Embracing Your Own Timeline: The Power of Walking Your Own Path
As a woman who has been married for 13.5 years, I feel like I have enough “skin in the game” to offer insight on some of the tips and tactics that have helped me along my journey. My husband & I were married for 8 years before having our first child, and although we had … More 8 Tips To Balance Marriage and Motherhood Successfully
Last week, I traveled Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games to support my sister Cindy as she competed in the 100-meter hurdles. Being that I’m a retired professional athlete who spent her 20s basically living on a plane, I’m no stranger to travel, and I’m certainly not scared to travel alone. Once I got over … More What Traveling to the Olympics Alone Taught Me: The Transformative Power of Solo Travel
With Father’s Day 2024 quickly approaching, I’ve been reflecting on fatherhood, particularly that of my college sweetheart and husband Jeff. Witnessing his transformation into a father has been one of the most profound experiences of my life, and it’s made my love and appreciation of him explode. His fatherhood journey is marked by love, growth, … More From Husband to Father: Jeff’s Journey of Love and Transformation
With us having eight months under our belt of being a family of four, I finally feel like I’m starting to get into a comfortable rhythm. It’s one thing to feel like you’re finally mastering the art of caring for one child, but an upgraded set of skills are required when you throw even more … More Five Practical Ways To Help You Adjust to Having A New Baby
Christmas is such a wonderful time of the year, and it has been a joy to celebrate it alongside our children. Feeling the excitement from them and seeing the holiday season though through their eyes brings parents happiness and fulfillment. In our house, we are being intentional about ensuring our 4 year old understands that … More Five Ways You Can Prepare Your Children For Christmas
Many of us know that a SMART goal is one that’s Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Having this approach to goal setting increases the likelihood of success so I’ve been utilizing it for a while. I decided a long time ago that I didn’t want to be a part of the 91% of people … More Goal Setting For 2024, The Time Is Now!
Moving to a new city and being tasked with building a new tribe can be challenging. In the past I’ve written about the importance of nurturing current relationships but what I’ve learned is that there is also an art to actually creating new friendships, especially as an adult. With our recent relocations I’ve had to … More 5 Tips to Make New Friendships As An Adult
As someone who’s life was literally changed because of sport, I will always be a proponent for inspiring the next generation of athletes, especially female athletes. Sport has opened up doors for me that I never even imagined possible, and now having a daughter, I am even more passionate about encouraging young girls to play … More Five Ways To Encourage The Next Generation of Female Athletes
I learned young that you do yourself a huge disservice when you are overly consumed with what people think of you, and even worse if you let their opinions affect how you live your life. It’s one thing to take heed to the advice from wise counsel, but a completely different thing to base your … More Three Reasons Why We Shouldn’t Live Our Lives For Others
A few months back, my family and I moved to Kansas City for my husband’s job so we had to sell our old house in Ohio and purchase a new one in KC very quickly. Even though I wasn’t necessarily thrilled with the move initially, one thing I was excited about was the opportunity to … More WE ARE FEATURED ON HOUSE HUNTERS! Lessons Along The Way
As a 35 year old woman who has worn the hat of student-athlete, pharmacist, Olympian entrepreneur, mom, and wife, I have been through several life transitions along the way. With each shift comes useful lessons and a greater ease of approaching these transitions. Our family is adapting to our new normal of having two children, … More Five Truths to Help Navigate Life’s Inevitable Transitions
What if I told you that we are in the middle of a national crisis and a portion of the population experiences complications & even death from preventable factors at disproportionate rates? Alarming right? Well that’s the unfortunate reality for many Black women in America (as well as in other countries). There is a Black … More A Healthcare Crisis That Hits Close to Home
I recently shared about how our family packed up our whole life and moved across the country after having just moved 18 short months beforehand in this blog. Many people would agree that moving house is very stressful, but adding a toddler, late term pregnancy, and pressure from employers to quickly begin work all made … More Tips on Easing The Process of a Relocation
Imagine packing up the life you’ve known for 33 years in Michigan and moving to Ohio shortly after competing at the Olympics for an amazing job opportunity your husband recieved. Despite your reservations at first, you get there, fall in love with the city, the home you created, and the community you’ve built. You get … More The Porter Family Has Moved Again! Why & Lessons Learned
Dr. Tiffany Ofili Porter 