I didn’t grow up around peace. I grew up around pain that spoke through relatives yelling and being threatening, slammed doors, aching heads and backs, and anxious mornings. I watched the women in my family carry burdens they didn’t have names for (R.I.P. mom, grandmoms, aunts, and great aunts)—until I gave them one. PMDD for those closest to me. Other names: Domestic trauma. Financial fear. Anxiety. I carry their legacy, but I don’t carry it the same way. I decided to use my voice, my pen, and eventually, a camera lens to help people process what they’ve lived through—because that’s what saved me.
In 1997, I gave my life to God, and everything changed. I didn’t come from a deeply spiritual family, so most didn’t expect me to get serious about my faith. Especially after surviving domestic violence in 1996, many figured I would move on quietly. But I didn’t. I drew closer to God through fasting, prayer, and time in the Word. I distanced myself from those who doubted my walk. I chose healing over pretending.
Even now, I get tired. Tired of the evil in this world. Tired of watching good people suffer while others play with power. But I keep going because I know I’m called. I know I’m not powerless. And I know the truth still matters. At the time of this writing, I dedicated 16 plus years delivering it on my channel, NM Enterprise 7 on YouTube.
I first saw the power of my voice as a child. I tried to talk sense into my friends and tattled on them when they didn’t listen. I wasn’t trying to be annoying—I just wanted peace. As I got older, people started to listen. By college, classmates thanked me for speaking up. Today, I use social media, YouTube, podcasts, and writing to test and share truth. Even family members who once doubted me now tell me to keep going. They might not always like what I say, but they respect that it comes from a place of wisdom and boldness.
My younger self would be proud of me. She’d be shocked, actually. That I went back to school, earned my degree, and now I’m working on my Master’s in Organizational Leadership (studies to be completed Aug. 2025). That I didn’t give up when life got hard again last year. That I didn’t let the same family issues pull me away from school like they did 20 years ago. She’d say, “Get that money like Grandma did it!”—but now I’m doing it with purpose.
I chose organizational leadership because I wanted to understand how businesses really run. I’ve always wanted to be my own boss. I didn’t just want to show up for work—I wanted to lead, manage, and build with integrity. My education is helping me do that.
I stay grounded with routines that feed my mind, body, and spirit. I write things down, use tech tools, and honor the structure I create for myself. I taught myself how to use AI tools (ResourceRundown), how to write and publish books, how to paint with acrylics, and how to research smarter. I’ve spent hours on YouTube growing in faith and mental strength. What I couldn’t afford in coaching, I learned through dedication.
My education hasn’t just helped me—it’s helped me serve others. I’ve supported small businesses and nonprofits, advised women about toxic relationships, and motivated people to go after their goals. Whether it's relocating, creating, or rebuilding something they thought was too far gone—I've encouraged people to believe again.
This is what I want to keep doing. Whether as a manager, consultant, or community leader, I want to keep turning truth into transformation. I want to keep choosing purpose, not just survival. And I’m committed to finishing what I started—not just for me, but for every woman and girl watching.
Nicholl McGuire
