At the library I placed on hold the book I Did a New Thing: 30 Days to Living Free by Tabitha Brown the woman featured on the BHG cover above. I’m the first person waiting for the book so I’ll get it first.

Brown talked in the interview with BHG editor Stephen Orr about going on a freedom walk to uncover and express her true self. First by keeping her North Carolina accent intact and not trying to change it.

Brown is an Emmy-award winning actor whose book I’m excited to read. In the interview she talked about finally not caring what other people think of her. She identifies as an “entertainer” her umbrella term for her prolific multiple roles as an actor, influencer, positive lifestyle coach, and businessperson.

If I had to describe myself I would say that I’m a “chief joy officer” who wants to make people feel good. Like Brown with her infectious good humor I’ve chosen the hard path of going on my own freedom walk.

Brown’s journey began when she was in ill health. Her fame took off when her video about eating a TTLA vegan sandwich went viral. Tempeh tomato lettuce and avocado. She is a vegan yet unlike some other vegans won’t judge people who eat chicken and fish.

Like I’ve written before your greatest pain can be the catalyst for figuring out your life’s purpose.

Brown sells with McCormick her own flavorful spice packets. She has vegan and home goods on sale at Target.

BHG is a better magazine now. Though I don’t own a house or have a husband and kids I check out the magazine to read. Precisely for its articles featuring individuals like Tabitha Brown.

By the way I have a New York accent. Tomorrow sounds like tomahrruh and pillow sounds like pilluh. It’s sistuh too not sister as if I’m rapping a song : )