Just over two weeks ago, with hearts overflowing, we welcomed our third baby into the world, Zikora Porter. With her first breath, that tiny cry, something in our hearts clicked into place. Safe, healthy, and wrapped in the sweetest peace, this little one is a living, breathing reminder of God’s faithfulness and grace. It’s hard … More God’s Faithfulness in Full Bloom: Welcoming Our Third Blessing
June is Men’s Mental Health Month — a powerful reminder that mental wellness isn’t a gendered issue but a human one. Yet for too long, men have been conditioned to “tough it out,” to suppress rather than express, to isolate rather than seek help. The result? Millions of men suffer in silence. With Father’s Day … More 5 Meaningful Ways to Support a Man During Men’s Mental Health Month and Beyond
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
On March 16, 2024, history will be made. The KC Current Women’s Soccer Team will be unveiling one of the first stadiums built specifically for a women’s sports team and kicking off their season in the CPKC Stadium. And during Women’s History Month at that. This is amazing, but it particularly means a lot to … More The KC Current Are Revolutionary. Witnessing Greatness And What I’ve Learned From It
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
Our son Jidenna Jeffrey Porter has made his arrival and we couldn’t be more grateful to God for a successful labor & delivery experience. Walking out of the hospital alive and well with my child in tow is not something I take for granted. This especially being a Black woman where the maternal health care … More Baby Porter Has Arrived! How Labor Can Differ the 2nd Time Around
I talk a lot about easing the transition to retirement after sport because I have many friends and former colleagues who struggled to do so. I’m a firm believer in learning from the experiences & wisdom of others to better position yourself on your journey. As an elite athlete, now very happily on the other … More The Reasons For My Smooth Sports Retirement and Tips to Help Ease The Transition
With my recent 35th birthday that just passed, I spent a bit of time reflecting on the previous year, as well as the upcoming one. As with most years, there were wins, losses, and more importantly, lessons learned. Here are a few of the lessons that year 34 reinforced to me, that I think may … More Three Lessons to Take Into a New Year or Season
Anyone who knows me knows how much I love and respect my little sister Cindy Sember, and I am incredibly protective over her. So much so that my mom has jokingly called me her “second mom” in the past. For those of you who don’t already know, my sister is a world class hurdler, two … More Watching My Sister Compete As A Spectator For The First Time
I have been very blessed to earn many titles and “Mother” is by far my favorite. Well after Christian that is. And I guess being a wife to an incredible man is cool too. But let’s stay focused here. I love being a mom and it brings me an unimaginable amount of joy to raise … More Reflections From Mother’s Day 2022
Have you ever heard the phrase “representation matters” used and wondered why it resonates with some people more than others? Or why some people (like me) make such a big fuss about diversity, equity, and inclusion? Well, imagine growing up in a world where you’re constantly being shown negative images of Black people and those … More What The Confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Means To Me
Dr. Tiffany Ofili Porter 